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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-16
TILE THIRD WARD.

The Democrats of the Third Ward met at
the City Hall. AS there were but few
there, owing to the races, the fair and the
fight an adjournment was taken to next
Tuesday evening, when all members OF the
party In the ward are requested to meet at
the same place at 7:3o O'Clock.
The Fourth Ward Democrats met at Con-
fidence Engine-house and organized last
evening, and elected the following officers;
K. Blennerhasset, President: B. Chandler,
Vice President; d. l.. Goad, Secretary; w. ].
Brodrick, Treasurer, and J. w. Collins, Ser
geant-at-Arms. Blennerhasset, on taking
the chair thanked the meeting for the hon
or conferred, and counselled unanimous ac-
tion in supporting the whole State and
county ticket, and particularly J. ID. Lynch
for Congress, and John 4. Gaffey for the
State Board of Equalization. Speeches
were also delivered by Mr.. Chandler, Mr.,
Brodrick and Goad in the same strain. The
meeting adjourned subject to the call of the
Chair, with three roustng cheers for the
whole Democratic ticket. State and county
The Fifth Ward made no report.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-16
THE TURF.
Interesting Events Oh Both
sides The Atlantic.

CINCINNATI, October 15.-At the Latonia
Jockey Club races, sixth extra day, there
was fine weather. In the first race selling,
for four-year-olds and upwards, non-win-
ners, seven furlongs, Watchem won by half
a length, Lea second Monarch third.
Time, 1914.
In the second race selling, non-winners,
this meeting. six furlongs, Bobby Swim
won by a length, Matte Cordial second,
Proteus third. Time, 11SN.
In the third race selling, mile and half a
furlong, Little Fellow won by a length and
half, King George second, Athlone third.
Time, l:52h.
non winners, one mile, Hattie Carlisle won
by half length, Wanderer second, Hattie
s. third. Time, AS.
In the fifth race, for two-year-olds. five
furlongs, Banbury won by a length, Katie
A. second, Van third. Time, :0319.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-16
NIuItuiil in ParyO
A Schooner Lost.

MADRID, October l5.--The state of seige
has been raised.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
MANITO-BAH !!

A friend who came to Emmons county
from the Dominion sends us Canadian
paper in which a terrific howl Is raised
over the fact that thousands of Manito-
ban farmers are emigrating to Dakota.
The article is too long for publication in
our columns; and we will simply state
that the assertions made concerning this
Territory are of the kind that defeat by
their absurdity the object sought to be
attained. That Manitoba is good coun-
try to get away from Is shown by the fol
lowing, from the Northwestern Miller:
''The foreman of a grain farm, 300
miles west of Winnipeg, Manitoba, wrote
under date of Oct. IL as follows: we
have nearly finished thrashing, SO that |
am able to get better idea. as to The quail
ity of the crop. Out Of $4,000 bushels of
wheat now in our granary there will not
be ever 1,S00 bushels that will grade No.
q about 10000 bushels will grade No. 81
| the balance is not salable at any price.
OF the receipts at Port Arthur, the Du.
luth Of the Canadian Northwest, not q
single car has graded other than frozen.
am satisfied that our crop is better than
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
SUBLIME GALL,

Speaking of the county, authorities and
the taxpayers allianceS the townsite
division organ says: "The result TO be ex-
pected is that in future the officers will
more carefully comply with the letter of
the law, and, REALIZING THAT THEY ARE
UNDER CONSTANT SURVEILLANCE, will, if
possible, MORE STRICTLY GUARD THE PUB
Lie INTERESTS, AND BE EVEN MORE CARE
Full THAN IN THE PAST i1lthc expenditure
of public funds IA
And how is the abovsafor unmitigatcd
and undiluted gall? Aiming the officials
of this county are men who have lived
here for a period about5 as long as the
life of the young buckswho manages
the Times, and the finger of suspicion
has never pointed in their direction. At
this late day, however, we are told that,
knowing they are watched, they will be
honest. Read the above extract carefully,
and say, if it doesn't mean this, what
does it mean. Webstersdefues "surveil-
lance as watch" inspection p and
''surveillant" as zone whip watches over
another; an overseer; a 4py"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
WANTED-AN EDUCATED NEGRO.

1t is said that President Cleveland will
ask Frederick Douglass to resign his office of Re-
corder of the District of Columbia as soon as a
colored Democrat can be found who is compe-
tent to fill the place. Democratic Exchange.
The Southern people "peiutWith pride"
to what they have done, since the war; to
educate the negro. There are many in
telligent colored men, both North and
South; yet President Cleveland must in
stitute search for the purpose of finding
Democratic negro competent to fill Fred
Douglass position. Doesn't this seem to
show that all the educated colored men
are Republicans? Yet in three of the
Southern States the race proportion was
as follows in 1880: South Carolina, $780,.
667 whites, 415,814 blacks; Mississippi,
1882, 1896 whites, 4444 4444, POI blacks; Louisiana,
362,0 ,065 whites, 364.21O blacks. Thes,
States give large Democratic majorlties.
Must VIC believe, then, that, with the
boasted colored- school systems of the
South, single Democratic negro compe-
tent to receive Freds mantle has not
been developed? Or is it not more in
keeping with the facts to believe that
there are few or no Democratic negroes,
and that the states in which the black
| race predominatcs are counted for De-
mocracy by methods antagonistic to
right, justice and a republican form OF
governments The truth is that, IN South
Carolina Louisiana, and Mississippi, the
colored voters are DISTINGUISHED. By a
fair vote both of these states would be
| strongly Republican, as, in addition to
the colored majority, there is a asprinkline
of Northern people and native white Re
publlcans all through the South. With
free ballot in Dixie there would now be
a Republican President and National
House, and Dakota would not be com
PEELED to beg for admission and submit
| to the slurs of such men as Vest and But
Ter. The Democratic party came into
power, and retains 1t, by the most thor
ough system of organized fraud which
has ever been seen in Nation where th'
people are supposed to rule. 1t may b'
singing an old song; but we believe
the day will come when the issue Of ~
Free Ballot" will be as all-important a
was the slavery question in days gone by
Little wonder President Cleveland can
find Democratic educated negro. Their
are none.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Treasurer Stevenson will be at Wi
mona ON Jan. 25 and 26, for the pur-
pose of receiving taxes.

Our friend George-he of Winona-
has beeu paving the ground of late like
a bobtailed bull in fly.time, and mcwing
like kitten with the collie, in fruitlcss
effort to stir up strife between certain res
idents of Winchester and the people of
the north half of the county. Of course
the only object of the Fort Yates Annex
organ is the fruitless one of scoring a
point in favor of the division scheme to
be sprung next winter. Go ahead, George
if you think there IS no hereafter. When
you get through with the floor the REC
ORD wishes to rise and make suggestion
or two. You are getting into deep water,
George. This smearing taffy with one
hand and writing insults to every citizen
who happens to hold county Office is
in general keeping with the wishy-washy
character of the townslte company's di-
vision organ.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
He .Nippcdn the "Wfpe.v

Not long ago social gathering took
place in the Williamsport neighborhood,
at which certain energetic and prosper
Gus young farmer was present. Aweek
or two aftcrward it happened that the
young gentleman took dinner at the resi-
dence where the party had been given.
During the meal lie had occasion to use
his handkerchief. Making quick dive
for his coat-tall pockets, what was his
astonishmcnt when he brought forth. not
the handkerchief, but a napkin which had
been missing since the evening of the
party. Blushes by the modest young
man were then in order. He had un.
thinkingly captured the napkin while
partaking of the party feast, and stored
it in the pocket of his Sunday go-to-
mcetin'" coat. The said coat not having
again done duty until the occasion of his
second visit, the missing article had not
come to light.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
OUR BISMARCK DIRECTORY,

OOn Oi0WAnSN OlnEN OHf.
THE FOLLOWING BISMARCK BUSINESS
Il firms and individuals by their advertisements
are assisting In the maintenance of paper de-
voted to the interests of Emmons County, and
they should be remembered by her citizens when
visiting the Capital in quest of professional SER
ices or for the purchase of goods:
Attorneys-O. +. Davis, Fort d Fort, Hollem-
back g. Wright, Harvey Harris, Garland & Hull,
c. N. Hunt, NJ j. Edgerly Joha A.. StoyelI'
Banks.Capital National, Bismarck National,
Mellon Bros.
Blacksmith and Wagonmaker-J. D. Mcdonald.
Boots and Shoes-J. II. Marshall
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Everybody Should Attend.

There will be dramatic entertainment
at Scholhouse No. 1, Williamsport, to-
morrow evening. The play will be
''Dick Turpin and Tom King" and there
is no doubt that good crowd will well
come this first attempt at "play-acting''
in Emmons County. Our young people
have taken considerable time and trouble
to provide this entertainment, and it is OF
probable that they will be disappointed
by slim house. There will be, in addl-
ton to the play, vocal and instrumental
music. To defray expenses a small ad-
mittancc fee will be charged. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
be changed by the formation of an imm

be changed by the formation of an immi-
grafton society, composed of residents of
the country within circle of ten or
twelve miles of Williamsport. Let the
proper committees be appointed, that let
ters may be answered promptly, and the
information given. A small sum in the
way of monthly dues from tile members
would cover every expense. Plats of
1876 and the townships adjoining (show-
ing entries to date) should be procured
from the land-office, and probably a
weekly list of the new filings in these
townships could be obtained.
Then, when settlers come. let it not be
necessary that they pay any large amount
for beng located" The society could
bargain with some resident who under
stands ''the lay of the land' for the SER
vices of himself and team at fair rate
when required. This would do away
with "wolfing'- extortion of money
for locating" in excess of the labor per-
formed-which so often occurs when a
'fboom" strikes town. Other teams
could be obtained for hire ut fair rates to
newcomers, if needed.
BY methods similar to the above the
advantages would be: 1. The systematic
and prompt giving of information to peo-
pie in the East who contemplate coming
to Dakota. 2. The furnishing, without
trouble or expense to the newcomers, of
plats showing the land entered and that
untaken. The providing Of a "loca-
tor" and team at fair rates.
The organization might be III the ma
ture of an agricultural society, and the
foregoing only part of its work. A
farmers club is of course necessity in
the midst of an agricultural region such
as that around Williamsport, and the ear.
lier formed the sooner will 1T attain a po.
sition of influence and usefulness
An immigrant coming to Winona o,
Winchester finds 'locator' ready to
show him the lands in the neighborhood.
At the former place VIC understand the
work is done gratuitously. All the signs
point to large immigration to Emmons
County the coming season and those
sections which work for it will reap theil
reward in population doubled, and d
proportionate increase in land values
Yes; call should be Immediately is
sued for meeting to consider the immi
grafton matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Notice..

i, member Of the frnlof Hodgkinson
& Margach, engaged in the lumber and
contract building business at Williams
port, OAK, give notice to all parties in
debted to said firm that all business trans.
actions of whatever nature are and have
been suspended since Dec. %, 1885, pend
ing settlement and dissolution, and that
Twill not be bound by any sale, transfer,
collection, OF transaction whatsoever,
made by William Margach since the
aforementioned date. Final notice of
dissolution of partnership will follow in
LEGAL form, at the proper time. Disso.
luton of partnership cannot occur except
by mutual consent or the edict of a proper
court, the delusive notices of said Will
lam Margach to the contrary notwith-
standing. w. N. HoDeKINsoN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
IMPORTANT.

The RECORD desires to call attention to
matter of Importance, and trusts that
it will receive the consideration which it
deserves. A few months ago we re-
quested our farmers to write letters
giving their experience in Emmons
County, for publication in the immigra-
ton pamphlet of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Panl Railway. The responses were
prompt, and the letters, in the language
of General Passenger Agent Carpenter,
''just what was wanted" This pamphlet
has been circulated in every nook and
corner of the United States and Canada
at county fairs, especially-where it has
been obtained and carefully read by thou
sands of farmers. As we stated at the
time the book was published, Emmons
has more letters in it than any other
county, and Williamsport larger num-
ber than any other town. As a result of
such publication those of our farmers
whose letters were printed have been, for
the past three months, receiving requests
from people in all parts of Uncle Sam s
realm and the Dominion for furthe,
information regarding Emmons County
especially Williamsport-and as time
passes the queries appear to increase rather
than diminish. A year ago the REcoR1
did not receive more than two or three
letters per month asking about the coun
try. This winter not mail arrives that
fails to bring us from one to half dozer
communications from Eastern people who
intend to come out next season.
Well, as matters have stood in the past
all these letters must be answered by
few individuals, which takes consider
able time, postage-stamps and other ap
purtenances necessary to correspondence
This, too, when the giving Of desired in
formation is matter of public import
ance.
Again, heretofore an immigrant reach
\ ing Williamsport has been "all at sea-, ;, a
to just what land is vacant and what ha
been deserted and therefore contestable
Unless he take the precaution of procul
ing township plats of entries in thi
neighborhood, he meets with trouble il
getting his bearings" If he come /
from the southeast, a visit to the Bis
marck land office is necessary, involvin
a journey. of thirty-five miles and return,
! This undesirable state of affairs can a
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
A Horse Injured .

Mr.. ]. L. Kennedy, while driving Mr..
j. A. Robinson's team from Mr.. Bates to
Williamsport, met with a serious acci-
dent. In attempting to draw through
snow-bank the team stopped, being un-
able to pull through. Mr.. Kennedy
seized his ak and began chopping the
snow from the front wheels. The ak
slipped from his hands and cut an ugly
gash on the frontleg of one of the horses.
He Immediately unloaded and came on
to Williamsport The accident occurred
about two miles from Philip Alexanders,
and by the time the horse had walked to
town he was quite lame.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
A New School.House.

Saturday meeting Of the Williams
port School Township Board, together
with the County Superintendent of
Schools and number of residents of
township 1874, ranges 76 and n, was held.
The meeting was for the purpose of re.
qucsting the Township Board TO sub
nit to vote of the people of the
school township the question Of building
one or two school-houses to accommodate
the children of those residing southwest
of Williamsport. The question will be
submitted. 9.g3,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
"There,s Millions in It.v

+ The RECORD has developed new In
dustry. During the recent cold spell the
buckets in the buchanan town well''
went lame and so, when travellers halt,
they are compelled to provide their own
pals for watering purposes. There is
chain on the end of the rope. BY little
ingenuity the chain has been fixed so that
when the pail touches the water the
snapper" loosens and leaves the vessel
in the well. BY spring we expect to have
enough old water-pails to stock q
second hand store.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20

the average of small farmers, as we sowed
earlier. The only encouraging prospect
l can see ahead for this country is to raise
an early kind of wheat. The season Is too
short tor Scotch Fife"
Referring to the above extract, the St.
Paul Northwest Magazine says:
"Why try to raise wheat so far north,
when there is plenty of good land to be
had in Dakota where thq grain IS never
frozen, and where a largb proportion OF
the crop grades No. Haiil7''
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
All. There. GeorKe!

We turn over TO the tender mercies Of
Brother Douglas the reckless scribe of
the Ipswich Tribune, who says: Last
week, at Winona, Thomas Stallard. be-
longing to Company B, Seventeenth In
fantry, shot and killed Mrs. Ida Woods,
it is claimed in self-defense. At
the time of the shooting the Whole town
was drunk, and 1t will he difficult to get
at the particulars of the affair"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Proposals for Ferry.

NOTICE is hereby given that proposals will be
IN received at tho office of the County Clerk Of
Emmons County, Territory of Dakota, up to 6
O'Clock p. M, Monday, March 1, 1886, for the
ferry privilege between WinoDa, Emmons
County, d: T., and Fort Yates, Boreman County,
D. T., for the term Of three years, commencing
Saturday, May i, 1886. Payments to be made
annually in advance on the first Monday in April
in each year. Right reserved to reject any and
all bids. THOMAS PARKS.
County Clerk, Emmons County, D. T.
Williamsport, January 8, 1886.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20

The RECORD is the only paper de-
voted exclusively to the interests of
e mmOns County, and has a county
circulation five times as large as
any other paper published in Em-
mons. AS the RECORD circulates 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 Ii
which the M erchants 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, 1886-01-20

On Saturday evening, Jan. 80, the
Williamsport Temperance Society will
give literary and social entertainment
A more particular announcement will be
made next week. By order of
The PRESIDENT.
BERTHA A. PACKER, Secretary.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
ssNary,, a Tree.Claim.

A Pittsburg party writes us that he is
a merchant, and wants TO make Dakota
visit. He also asks whether he can get a
good, level tree claim near Williams
port. The RECORD will rise aud remark
tilat there are no good, level" or any
other kind Of tree-claims, subject to entry.
as nou.tesidentss within 700 n1ilee Of sEns
mons County S.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
RELIGIOUS,

On Sunday evening, January "A, 1886,
Rev. ]. II. Worst will preach in the Will
Transport schoolhouse. Services will be.
gin at 7;30 p. N,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20

Emmons county people making pur-
chases in Bismarck should not forget that
Dunn & Co, make specially of pure
drugs, which they sell at the most reason
able rates.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
& EMM0NS HOUSE
Winiamsport, D. T.
-BY-
THOMAS BoTIoMLEY.

The proprietor desires to inform land
seekers, hunting parties and the public
generally that at this hotel they can find
comfortable accommodations at reason-
able rates. Those desiring to locate
claims or those visiting the county seat
on business will find every attention paid
to their comfort at the Emmons House.
There are good stable accommodations
in connection with the hotel.
At the bar may be found good wines,
liquors and cigars, and the attention of
the travelling and visiting public is di-
rected to this apartment.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
COUNTY oFF1CIAL D1RECToRY

Conmissioners-First Dist rict, James B. Gay
ton (Chairman), Gayton; Second District, Will
lam l.. Yeater, Williamsport; Third District r.
w. Childs, Winona
Register of Deeds land ex oficio County Clerk
Thomas Parks, Clayton Deputy--E. 7. Herricz,
Wiliamsport.
Treasurer---Donald Stevenson, Glencoe. Dep
aty--E. T. Herrick, Williamsport.
Sherif---Willian Y. Wade, Gayton. Deputies
george Walker, Williamsport w. A. Patterson,
sFinona.
:, ,Superintendcnt of Public Instruction.. H.
Worst Williamsport
County Attorney---E. Il. Herrick, williamsport.
!. port.
Assessor---C. H. Bumstead, Winchester.
Coroner-Daniel Long, Williamsport.
Surveyor--Vacancy.
justices of the Peace---A. M. Weller, Gayton :
Elliott Campbell, Williamsport Robert Max
well, Winchester; D. NJ, Waterbury, Winona.
nedy, Winchester; E. M. Hodgkinson, Williams
port; James Kane, Winona.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Winchester.


Correspondence of the RECORD.
WINCHESTER, Jan. ~.
John Parker has goue to Des Moincs
Iowa, for Il few days.
Among recent visitors to the Capital
from this vicinity were G. F. Parker and
wife and Robert Maxwell
Presiding Elder II. D. Brown will hold
services in the schoolhouse on Sunday
and Monday evenings, Jan. 24th and
25tll. 1t is hoped there will be a good
attendance.
A lady who came out from the East
some months ago, and who met with Il
few mosquitoes and shower or two dur
ing the summer, snid recently: II like
Dakota's winter weather much better
than that of summer
Mcssrs. James Kerr and J. M. Stouder
commenced feeding their stock on the
10th inst Their herds have thus far OBJ
tained ample nourishmcnt from the rich
buffalo grass. The cattle come in from
the range in very good condition indeed.
Nav
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
Notice to Taxpayers

TNHE undersigned desires te give notice that,
j. in order to give the taxpayers of the southern
part of the county an opportunity to pay their
lakes without the trouble of a journey, I will
be at Winona on JAM rs and 26, for the purpose of
receiving such taxes
III. DONALD STEVENSON,
s Treasurer of Emmons County.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-01-20
LIternrY.

The Reading Circle will meet at the
residence of Captain Cotton, in Williams.
port, On Saturday evening, Jan. %.
Members of the Circle and those desirous
of joining will please take notice of the
time and place. A cordial invitation is
extended to all. BY order of
THE PRESIDENT.
H. A. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.