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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Look Out for Schemes.

Politics are waxing hot, land if the
excitement continues fever heat will
be reached before convention day. We
enjoy the excitement and will be on
hand ready for active workin the front
rank, we will also be ready for any
thing in the line cf-well no matter
what now.-We presume there will be
any where FROM 2 to Il aspirants for
every office il the gift OF the people.
The time for township caucuses is ap-
preaching, and it is an event that
should be watched with great care.
1t is Of more Importance than election
day. Every voter should seethat prop
er delegates are sent to the county con-
vention. Do not allow 2 few designing
men know as schem1ng politicians, to
call your caucus on the sly, open the
meeting by railroad tine, elect the
delegates by reclamation and adjourn
the meeting after q session Of Is min
nutes, az was done two years age, and
then at election raise o great "hue and
cry" about frauds schemes and ring
work. Keep on the look out for your
townshipcaucus: &c to the meeting and
insist upon fair play. If every caucus
was conducted asin the cities and some
towns, by opening a polling place for
two hours or more thus giving every
man a chance to vote for his delegate
even though he did not reach the
meeting at the exact moment of begin
ming or.if his time should chance to be
a few minutes behind. If something
of this kind was resortel to there
would be no accusation Of unfairness.
But then what do politicians care?
Look out for them and their en-
misaries. There is ascheme on foot in
our midst that should be looked upon
with great deal Of suspicion. 1t is a
non-state league pledge. u is rot
wrong OF dangerous because it opposes
the state league but should be- watched
on account OF it's political completion.
The ~firstpledgs. printed and sent out
was a pledge to support no man for
county or territorial Offices who favored
the statehood league. But the leaders
concluded that was too bold a dash
and have. simmered it down to simply
opposition to the lesgue. Consider
We'll all sides Of the question before
you sign any pledges. Non-lesgue
pledges may. lead to as many EN-
bafrassments and &c strong hcssism as
}enrue nle0gee
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Terauld County Lsague.

The Dakota state league meeting
last Saturday vas called to order 10y S.
f. Huntly, who in an able speech stated
the object of the meeting followed by
several others. Meeting then adjourn
ed to Tarble's Hall and a permanent
organization effected with twenty-three
members. Short speeches were made
by different parties present. Motion
made and carried that When we, adj
journ we adjourn to next Saturday at
3 o'clock, and that Hon. L. D. Kanouse
be procured TO address the meeting.
Motion made by j. e. Mcnamara that
we organize q Jerauld county State
hood League independent OF Che State
League, following which motion meet
ing adjourned.
ALBERT GUNDERSCN Sec.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
JULY Sd, 1886.

AT a meeting of business men and
others, last Monday evening, it wasde-
cided that washington Springs should
celebrate the great National holiday,
on Saturday, July 3d. Preparations
are being made to have a grand time,
and taking into consideration the fact
that we have the finest grove in this
part Of Che country. together with the
Spring, Of which the pleasure seekers
never weary, there is nc reason why
we should not celebrate and have a
good time. 1t is useless to say "every-
body invited" on this occasion, for
everybody is bound to be present re-
CARELESS of invitations. So come one,
come all and enjoy the day at the
Springs.
G. E. Thayar was elected President
of the Day;1J. M. Spears, Marshal;
Miss lnez Watkins was chosen to read
the Declaration of Independence.
The following committees were APP
pointed:
Executive committee, L. n. LOOMS,
Allan Ransom and Sam Arnold.
Committee On music; Mrs. Harris.
j.. Brown and A. LaPoint.
Committee on finance; r. S. Vessey,
Theo. Roth and L. F. Shaffer.
Committed on amusement; Peter r..
Barrett, w. 7. Ryan, Z. B. Orr, Sam
Marlenee and w. j. Williams.
Committee on printing; Thos. Drake
j. e. Mcnamara and L. T. Shaifer.
Committee on grounds; w. O. Mil
Ter, T. Brown and Ed Smith.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Nl,iact of the League.

Extracts from Il letter written to S.
+. Huntley by j. A. Owen, president
of the state League:
DESMIT. DAKOTA. June 81. 1856.
DEAR Sm:-The league is for divis-
ion and admission under constitu-
ton and nothing else. The league is
not for starting the state government
or repeating section 80, Men think as
they choose upon these matters. Per-
sonally | favor repeating section 32,
and believe the people will; then pa
tiently wait for the next congress to
do them justice. Yours,
A 0wjIN.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
CONTEST NOTICES,
NoTICE.-u.s s. Land Office, Mitchell, d,

NOIICE.-U. s. Land Office, Mitchell, d. T.,
~ May 6, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by John u. Doctor, Jerauld Co. against D. M.
Tiffany for abandoning his Homestead Entry No.
1859, dated August 12th, 1885, upon the N.I5, S.
n. Wa Sec. 10 Town. lG7 Range ca, in .Jerauld
County, d. 7. With a view to the cancellation of
said entry the said parties are hereby snmmon-
ed to appear at this office on the 23rd day OF
June 1886, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnmcnt. -
mei1s GEO B. EyEE1Tr, Register
NOTICE-U, S. Land Office at Mitchell, d. T..
IL May is, 1856.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by John L: Gilbert against. Rudolph o.
Sheldon, for failure TO comply with the law as
to hid entry No. 2I7i2 dated October 80. 1885.
upon the SW Ii section 81, town los, range 6G, in
Jerauld county, Dakota, with a view to cancel.
latloA of said entry, contestant alleging that
more than six months since making said entry
and next prior to the date herein; that said
tract Is not settled upon and cultivated by
said party as required by law .sbeing wholly UNI
cultivated, unimproved and uninllabited, and
this abandonment still continues.
The said parties are hereby ordered to appear
at the office Of A GunderSon N. p. at Messing
ton Springs, d. T., on the IS, day of June. 1856,
at 9 O'Clock a. H., to respond and furnish testi.
mony concerning SAID alleged failure.
Gro. b. EvERITT, Reg.
the testimony in the above case. Upon conclu-
sion of the case he will at once return all the
papers duly certified to the office, when and
where they WILDE examined and decision rem
defed thereon July g. 1856
- IL NtrIl0N ATn hffnrnGl
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Township loe-6A.
Small fruit looks very promising.

Small fruit looks very promising.
A four pound Fickerel was recently
caught in the North Firesteel, that
was 6. genuine beauty.
The question often asked me will
the. Springs celebrate ?" and t can only
reply, | am unable to say.
Recent rains have much improved
the face Of Nature, and put bread
smile on the "Phiz" CT every farmer.
We are Of the opinion that Ssh cul-
ture would pay some of our Jerauld Go,
farmers much better than wheat docs.
Crops, as a rule, are looking well, and
the prospect fer an abundant Yield. is
equal to the best years we have ever
known in Dakota.
Would like to. know if any Of our
citizens haye ever experimental with
the German carp7 If SC. hope to have
the result given in the columns Of
the HERALD.
Owing to the scarcity ST hay, many
have commenced cutting the new
crop an abundance Of which is found
in the valley of the Fire Steel ever its
many tributaries.
On Sunday May seth. occurred the
funeral Of Mrs, Peter Kltnk. lie, IL.
ness IVES both long and paitsful l,ut
she bore it patiently and welcomed the
final messenger. Mr.. and Hrs. Klink
were among the first settlers of oul
Township. a large number Of Friends
accompanied the remailc to- tic
Cilant City. S1LFx.
a. For Sale.
one good self rake renEar which ]
Will sell or trade for stock or breaking
if done before July 5th,
TT A MuJEn
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

NOTICE FOR TUBLioATIoN.-Lana Office
~ at Mitchell, d. 7. May "A, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Judge Prob
ate Court ,Jerauld county, at WesSington Springs,
DIT. on July 10th. II u, m, 1886. viz:
HENRY H.. BARTLETT
who made d. S. entry No. 22T04 for She nell sec.G24
towh 10S, range Is. lie the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence up.
on, and cultivation OF, said land, viz: NJ. Il.
Small, Martin j. Thornton, NJ. A. Shatfer. and
Ed A. ShalIer all Of Stock p, O.Jerauld county,
u. I. GEO. B.EYERITT,
m2Sj2. Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

NOTICE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Office
~ at Mitchell, j. r. May 9th, 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his Intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
District Court or in case OF his absence before
G. w, Mcdonald Clerk of the District Court
Jeralld county, at Washington Springs d. T.,
on July 3rd, 1856, viz:
ZACHARIAH T. HARMON
ds. No. 1892 for the nwA sec. II, township
107, range G3. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of, said land viz: Joseph Doctor, w.
j. Houilis, l.. Franklin and John SymcS, of
Jeranid county, Dakota.
m2sj2 GRO B. EvERITT, Register
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

NOTICE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Office
IN at Mitchell. ID. T.. May 2sth. 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has flied notice Of his intention to
make final proof i'll support his claim, and thai
said proof will be made before Clerk Dist: Court
at Washington Springs, y. T.. OF July 10th, 10 a,
m. 1886, viz: j. Is. SMAET,
for the S W 4. sec II. township 1OG. range G5.
west 5 p. NJ. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz A.. NJ. Matthias.
IL. S. Nesscy. n. L. Williams and Mclieady
Martin, all OF Washington Springs, DIT
GEO Ii EVERITT,
j4i9 Register
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

NOTICE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Office
~ at Mitchell. ID. T., May IA. 1885.
ed settler has flied notice of his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
of the District Court, or III case of his absence
before G. w. Mcdonald, Clerk of the District
Court, Jerauld county at Washington Springs,
ID. Ton June 26, II a. m. 1886, viz:
ALDEN BROWN,
under his d. entry No. 23lS1 Tor the swl4 sec 81
town los, range GA. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz; Peter X.
j. M. Spears, all Of Jcrauld county. Dakota.
m21j24 GEO. b. EvERITT. Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Care of Thanks

We wish to extend our heart felt
thanks to the kind friends who gaveus
their aid and sympathy during the
recent hours of sickness and bereave-
ment. Mr.. and Mrs, T. L. BLANK.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

The band entertainment at the Fair
ground building last Wednesday ever
ing vas a success in every respect. 1t
was a rather cool evening for ice cream,
but nevertheless those present did not
believe in letting it spoil in the unusu-
al way. The receipts OF the evening
were about S15. Every body enjoyed
themselves and the band boys were
well satisfied with their evenings
work.
MARE1ED.-Alois Roth and Anna
Butler. Mr.. Alois Roth, of Messing
ton Springs, Dakota, and Miss Anna
Butler. of Mayville, Wisconsin, We're
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
at Mayyille, Wisconsin, June list, 1856.
After visiting friendsln the East, they
came to Washington Springs, their
future home. arriving here Thursday,
June 10. We bid them welcome and
wish them a long and happy life.
Demorest's Magazine for June is fill
ed with an unusual array of interest
ing articles. Jenny June contributes
"The American drama and it's typical
stars, w Jennings Demorestt, "The Signs
Of the Times" and Katharine Arm
strong, cart Work in Metal. "Other
good articles are Emanuel Geibel,"
"Rose Harwick Thorpe" and China
Painting at Home "That Other Per
som is continued and the shorter sto-
ries are of interest. The departments,in
Guiding that devoted to the aus of
Prohibition, are quite full. The frontis-
piece is a steel engraving" The Love
Story"
We returned Thursday after IN alb
sence from home Of five weeks. We
left the d. w. & P. tR. r. camp eight
miles northeast of Huron on Thursday
morning, and reached home about 8
o'clock p. IN. The line is located to
within two miles Of Huron. But the
party was ordered back about twenty
miles to make some changes. Wheth-
er there will be any work done this
side of Huron the present summer we
cannot say. Work is being done be-
tween WatertoWn and Huron. The
liberal offer Of the city Of Huron
brings the road to that place, which
greatly increases our chances. We be-
lieve by proper inducement the road
will be built to our town. But Jul cit
liens must not rely wholly upon the
natural advantages of the Springs to
bring the road. Let all pull together
at the right moment and we believe
the road can be secured.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

One good self rake rsnEar which /
Will sell or trade for stock or breaking,
if done before July Ii tn,
ri \ MrrJEn
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Probate Eotics,

VTV ID IY IINIII, IlGE
G.. w. MCDONALD. Attorney.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
The Relations Between France and
the Vatican,

ROME, April lathe relations be-
tween France and the Vatican are
again stained, almost to the swapping
point, End at any moment one or the
other may take decision which will,
at least temporarily, put stop TO
diplomatic Intercourse. Since he as
sumed Office M. De FreyGinet has
been yielding Ia TIE pressure put
upon him by the Radical advocates for
the se paration OF church ald tate in
France. He has a centuated the anti
clerical policy begun by NJ. Jules Fer
ry's ARTICLE 2" and the expulsion Of
ecclesiastical communities and the
Contemptuous reception given to Car.
dina Guibefts last protest against the
vexations TO which the Catholic
Church is exposed in France have
embittered the smoldering resentment
Of the Vatican, end the ill-feeling ha.
been famed by the POpe's pro-Cier-
man and Italian CounselorH. On the
other hand, the French Government
has not taken offense at the projected
change OF relations between Rome and
China. Pope Leo, after anxious reflec-
tion, and despite the objections of the
congregation Of extraordinary sffairs,
has just resolved to treat dneitlv with
the Celestial Empire in future with
regard to all questions affecting the
Catholics IN China, AMI to withdraw
the privilege Of protecting Chinese
missions from France. In principle
a similar measure seems to have been
decided on for Japan and Syris, while,
to emphasize this startling change in
lis policy, the Vatican is dlaging
closer dHily to Germany and to Portu.
gal, which is to be Granted impor ant
privileges in India. The Papal decision
is not yet officially notified TO France,
but in anticipation OF rupture |
have high ecclesiastical authority for
stating that M. De Freyciuet has sent
Count Leiebvre De Bahsine, the French
Ambassador at the Vatican, a le ter of
recall, for production at a fitting mo-
ment, Discussing the question with
a. individual friend and counselor
of the Pope, yesterday, asked him
what would be the Conso quenCes of
rupture.
ut would do Frauce moro harm
than another commune" said he.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
Hanged for Ranc

NEWCASTLE, OgL April l8.-Charlea
Robinson We beng q here ut LOS
this aitsinoon. he died OF etranqu a.
ton and with very II ght struggles. He
made short Spaeuh on tho scat.
told reiterating his Innocence. and
while the deputy was adjusting the
moose around his neck said: Draw Il
tighter; farewell TO tho world" In
ten minutes the physicians pror oune.
ed the pulsations OF the heart imper.
ceptlble. Charles Robinson was a
Iull-blooded negro, stout and with
rather pleasing features. He was
thirty-three ytars old this mOnth. He
was bern a slave in Queen Anne
county, Maryland, and remained in
slavery up to the time Of the enamel
patton procama ion. Mrs. Ella +.
Gardner, he viii g victim of his Inst.
II the wife OF Orion GARDENERS farmer.
living rear Clairmout. The crime
was committed on October Sd Last.
kobinton would have Jared badly had
he been caught by the infuriated
nelghbors OF the victim, who turred
out alter him, ca ryirg a rope with
which to lynch him. Some three weeks
afterwards he was arrested near
Orumptos, Maryland, by George Hi.
yard tcoliredl of Churchill. He was
brought T. New C,s,le and lodged in
jail Oc'O' e. Slst, His trial came of
December OH and resulted in conyio.
tioD, bat sentence was deferred ON a
motion Tor rev trial. The motion
was bsRad O. lefty on the grounds that
Qne OF the jurors had ,rmed and ex.
pressed an opinion. The prisoners
counsel bad, hoEever, waiv d the
usual qn'stlOns in respect TO this
juror The court denied the motion
and supplemented the denial with A
declaration that no further applica.
tions for new trials in capital cases
would be entertained. There ia
strong pr Oof & our hand that there is
no wairsnt for it," said The Chief
Justice. 1t is not done except in
States vh-re there is a STA .ute OK.
pTelslV for il"
Robinson was then sentenced Ia be
banged IN April 10, 1885 He has
protested himself as Innocent and ne.
signed to his fate and ready IN 90
whenever it is the Lords will"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
The Bartlett Poisoning Case.

LONDON, April 16.-The prosecution
in the trial Of Mrs. Adeline Bartlett,
for the alleged murder of her husband
by poison, closed their side of the case
to-day. Counsel for Mrs. Bartlett, in
opening her case, indicated that the
defense would be based largely upon
the unreliability Of the Rev. Mr.. Dy-
son, the Methodist clergyman who
was Mrs. Bartlett's lover and alleged
accomplice, and who is row acting as
the Crowns chief witness. Mr.. Dy-
Son was declared by counsel to be a
"liar." Counsel also commended that
it was IMPOSSIBLE for Mrs. Bartlett to
have administered the chlcrotorm
which caused her husbands death.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
JACKsON, TENN.
Resolutions IRdOTsiDg the Ohio
River Bridge nj Cairo.
ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEAL.l


JACKSON, Tenn, April 16.-At a
meeting of the Board Of Trade Of this
city yesterday the following resolution
was adopted:
Be Il resolved By he Board Of Trade Of
the city Of Jackson, Tenn, That we most
heartily inJorse the bill now pending
before the Congress OF the United
States granting to the Illinois Central
RAILROAD Company permission TO erect
and maintain a railroad bridge across
the Ohio river at or near Cairo, Ill,
believing that such bridge would
greatly contribute TO the interest OF
commerce throughout the Mississippi
Valley end facilitate the interchange
OF products between the different Sec
tions Of our WI ole country.
Resolved, That our Senators aud
Representatives in Congress be urgent
ly requested TO use all legitimate
means to secure the passage Of the
bill.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
A Negroes Brutal Crime.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, April 18.-A
negro residing in the vicinity OF
Faulkner's Gap, White county, Ark,
last "Wednesday went 10 the house Of
Thomas Aldrich, and, finding little
twelve-year-old son of that gentleman
at home, captured the boy and took
him into the kitchen, where hot fire
was burning, and toasted the boy
alive over the flames. The child's
piteous cries caused the dogs in the
yard 10 set up a howl, and the man
dropped bis victim and left. The boy
is reported as being in a critical con-
diiion, the flesh on bis b9dy and legs
being cooked to a crisp. People are
securing the oountry in search Of the
negro, and ii caught he will undoubt-
edly be lyDcha4.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-17
FROM THE PEOPLE.
who Shall BE the Next Governor

"WhO Shall BE the Next GOVERNOR
KNoxvILLE, TENN, April 10-You
very properly ask the above question
in a recent iseue Of the APPEAL.
Among the probable candidates you
mention the names OF r. l.. Taylor,
OIL. Looney, Mr.. Dibrell, and per-
haps Others, and remark that Col.
Looney Is the coming man, and that
West Tennessee will stand by him
solidly. Now, let me FAY at the out.
set that entertain the highest opin-
ion OF Col. LOoney, and cheeriully con-
Cede his ability and his worth as a
gentleman. More than this, he stands
high with the Democracy OF East Ten
nessee, and under other circumsta nces
would receive hearty support in this
end OF the State. You can imagine
what these circumstances are. II you
cannot l will venture to mention
them. No one knows better than
yourself that East Tennessee is en-
titled to the next Governor Surely
your end of the State would not be 40
selfish az TO deprive her of this
right, ls she entitled to no
consideration at your hands ?
When did che have Governor
Can you meution the timer Has she
ever kicked the traces? Has she ever
been disloyal 10 the paity2 Has she
ever bolted FROM a convention and at.
tempted TO demoralize the party ? Did
abe do IL when the "sky blues" bolted ?
Hes she not in every contest stood by
her colois2 Is il because of her quiet
submission 10 her fate that she has
been sighted and ignored2 Come,
Democrats OF West Tennessee, you
must be more mBguanimous. Confer
a lew fivors upon your struggling
brothers in East Tennessee. For these
years aHd years they have been toll
ing Tor the success of the party, and
they have fought against prodigious
odds. Out OF four or five candidates
we can present 10 the convention a
worthy and capable gentleman. There
IS Taylor, there ia Ledgerwood, there
Is Henderson, there is Williams, and
there is Mcconnell. Surely out OF this
number We can furnish a good man.
Don't you think RoP Let Col, Loonev
and his hosts nf friends come 10 the
support of the strongest man Of this
number East Tennessee, if am not
has always co-operated with
West Tennessee in our political con.
veniiCn', 30 that one good turn de.
serves another, As is we'll known,
she has been particularly modest In |
pressing her claims She has never |
pushed them. The fact is, her habit
has been to take back seat, trusting
to the honor aud magnanimity of the
party to do her justice. DEMOCRAT.