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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
A TENTY-ONE YEAR MYSTERY.
Sickness Wrings Confession from Yener-
able and Wealthy Murderer


On the night of May "a, 1865, just
twenty-one years ago, Joseph Titus, a
colored man, living in Burlington, n.
j.. disappeared from his home. Six
months afterward his body was found
buried on an island in the Delaware
River, directly opposite the town. The
skull was fractured and there were evil
dences of other wounds. Although the
best detectives in the State attempted
to solve the.mystery it could not be un-
raveled. Soon after the finding of the
body John Wesley Garwood, prosper
Gus farmer, left the town and took up
his residence in Durand Station, Michi-
gan. Last Thursday Mayor Silpath re-
ceived a letter from John Husten.
Sheriff Of Shawassa county, Michigan,
which stated that an old resident of
Durand's Station, John Wesley Gar
wood, had been sick for long time and
the doctor who was attending him had
given HIM up. During his illness Gar
wood had asked to have an interview
with the Sheriff. and had confessed,
while suffering from what he supposed
would be his final illness, that he had
murdered one Titus, in Burlington,
twenty years ago, and told how he had
buried the body where it was found.
Garwood didn't die, however, and fear
ing the Sheriff would take some action
against him because of the crime, he
went to HIM and begged HIM not to
expose him. The Sheriff wrote to the
Mayor, the letter also said that Gar
wood was now about 60 years old and
had become very wealthy man. May
or Silpath has turned the letter over to
the police authorities, and they are rak-
ing up all Of the history of the crime
that they can. A requisition will be
issued and Garwood will be brought to
jersey and tried for his crime.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
Murdered by His Own Sons.

MOUNTAIN GROVE. Mo-, May 90
Sunday morning Wayne Anderson. a
wealthy farmer Of this county. was
found murdered here. He attended the
Masonic Lodge Saturday night. leaving
the hall about 1890 Il. m. and started
home, two miles and half north. He
was found Sunday morning lying on his
back, shot in the throat and breast.
Yesterday, during the Coroner's in
quest, two sons of the deceased, Ed.
and Henry. and companion named
Ewing Sanders, confessed the crime.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
ATen-Year-Olu 4 OIurderess.

The Aiken Journal and Review Of the
9th instant: Jane Walker, a little
colored girl, about ten years of age, was
committed to the County Jail last week
BY Trial Justice E. 4. Eubanks, of Mill
brook Township, on charge of murder.
From what we can gather it seems that
Jane was required BY her parents TO
mind the child of a near relative, and
becoming tire: OF her charge administer
ed concentrated lyc to it. which caused
its death. Jane upon being arrested de-
MED the charge. but admitted that her
mother had often warned her that con-
ccntrated lye would kill anyone who
swallowed it.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
Why There is Talk of Lynching.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. May 25.-
A young confectioner named Graffin
Ayres was arrested here to-day charged
with p0meless crime towards two Of
his young sisters. One Of them has
given birth to child. He made three
attempts to commit suicide when he
learned that his guilt had been discover.
ed. He is in Jail and there is talk OF
lyuching.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
High and Dry.

During the recent frcshet :--.- rles
of cotton were lying on the grouud at
McAliley's Mill, on Sandy River, Ches-
ter County. where no one ever dreamed
the river would reach it. The water
reached 1t, however, it tloated otf down
the stream. Mr.. J. Smith Hardin and
Mr.. John Sanders got into bateau with
a quantity Of rope and followed the cot
ton as it il0ated on the water. They
finally managed to get it among some
trees and tied it securely. The river
has fallen, and the cotton hangs suspen-
dcd IN the air twenty-five feet from
the ground and some distance from the
river.
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Frightfnl Eruption of Mount !Etna.

CATAN1A. SICILY, May 27.-Thc
lava from Mount 1Etna is advancing to-
wards Nicolosl at the rate Of forty metres
hourly, and is now one kilomctre OF
the town. The adjacent country is
also menaced and the inhabitants are
flying from their homes. All the
streams and water courses IN the district
have dried up AMI water famine
prevails,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

TO keep cool during the approaching
warm weather drink ice water kept in
Coolers bought from p. W. Cantwell,
in them the ice keeps longer, water
tastes better, and they are the best and
cheapest to be found. Call and eXmine.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
A CHALLENGE FOR CAPT. SAUNDERS.
Mai. VIM. +. A. Bird Wants Him to Prove
His Glove for JEFF Davis


His "Love for JEFF Davis"
New YORK, May 26.-Captain S. NJ.
Saunders has got himself into heap OF
trouble since he drank to the health Of
Jefferson Davis, at the banquet given by
the Chathman Artillery at Savannah.
Ga. Now he has duel on his hands,
for William E. A. Bird Of No. 4 Maiden
Lane, who served in the war and rose to
the rank of Major in the Fifth Cavalry.
last night sent HIM the following:
"CaptQin S. N. Saunders, 10 South
William street, city.
"DEAR SIR; Belieyeing that you
are brave man, I would like to meet
you ut ten (10) PAGES to decide your
love for jeff Davis (Wlnchester rifles to
decide), and would name Pat Eagan,
Eighth street and University place, as
my best friend. ''Yonrs truly,
sym. Z. A. BIRD,
''late Major Fifth Cavalry"
The Major said he and another BROTH
er fought on the Northern side and two
other brothers went with the Confedera-
cy. All but himself were killed. He Is
the son of DR. Bird, who wrote 1.-THE
Gladiator" "The Broker Of Bogota'.
and "Jibbenainosay." He is full of
fight and hopes that Captain Saunders
will respond.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Il. G.. Hubbcil will send for all Illus
trated and Daily Papers, also has the Char
lesion Daily Papers which persons can be
supplied who live in the city at 20 cents per
week
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
TIL. Charle,ton Oil Mill Sold

CHARLESTON, S. c.. May 27.-The
Charleston Oil Mill was sold to-day for
the benefit of the creditors of the Char
lesion Cotton Seed Oil Manufacturing
Company to \. e.. Black OF New York,
representative of the American Oil
Company, who proposes to establish an
extensive oil mill here.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

If you want fine Patent Flour, called
Oven Litter, call at CornelSon'S.
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Wheat In the Northwest.

The statement of the department Of agricul-
ture shows the amount of 1885 wheat on hand
in Minnesota at the beginning of the present
month to be II, 900 bushels, or about one-
third Of the entire crop Of the state. No other
state, according to the report, has so large an
amount of wheat on hand. The total amount
Of wheat in the country on March 1st was 107,-
100000, so that Minnesota had about IL per
cent of all the wheat in the country. Dakota
had nearly 100000 bushels on hand out of
2S,O00,00O grown. The report says of Dakota
Wheat that the prices are exceptionally fine.
The weather through the months of October,
November and December operated to draw out
from farmers hands much larger proportion
than otherwise would have been the case. The
wheat that has been going to the great Mime
apolis mills for the last thirty days is mostly
wheat that has been carried in elevators. The
farmers deliveries are very light ROW, and
when the country elevators are cleared out it
will have a pronounced effect upon the visible
supply. In several Of the central counties,
where soft wheat predominates, the price, yield
and grade are 80 inferior to the hard varieties
that farmers have sold entirely out, expecting
to buy hard varieties for seeding. The hard
wheat thus far has been less liable to smut
than the soft. Smut appears to be terror to
the grades, and much more is made out of it
than is warranted, as the superior shutting
machinery used in the Touring mills scours the
perfect grain and removes the imperfect. The
wheat buyer docks the weight of the smutty
grain, then cuts the price from ten to twenty
cents per bushel, according to the degree of
smut and the elasticity of his conscience. It
has one good effect, perhaps, in driving farmers
to get clean seed. The percentage on hand
March LIST is lower in the central and southern
part of the territory, and the percentage Of
consumption is correspondingly lower also.
The fall OF 1855 was highly favorable to the
marketing of the wheat crop, continuing up to
the LIST of January. The prices were so much
improved over that paid for the preceding
crop that they were generally accepted by the
farmers, especially in the markets naturally
tributary to St. Paul and Duluth, and there ex.
listed a rivalry between the two markets fol
the wheat during the menths of October and
November that resulted in the farmers benefit
The prices then paid were the highest that have
as yet been paid for this crop.
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Dakota Dressed IIeef.

The Marquis dc Moree, who controls cat
tie ranch at Medora, Dakota, was in Chicago
last week. He spoke very hopefully of his en-
terprise of slaughtering Oh the ranch, and ship
ping the dressed beef to Eastern markets. He
stated that when his facilities were completed,
he would be able to kill from 100 to $50 beeyes
per day. The time Of transit 10 New York by
rail would be seven days. The company of
which he is at the head has established retail
shops in the humber quarters Of that city for
the sale of the beef. At Medora he will erect
immense sheds, in which he will feed the cat
tie on hay and barley, buying stock in Kansas
City, whenever the home supply falls Off Cat
tic will not be made to '.rustle" Oh the range
during winters, but will be given shelter and
food, and he pushed to early maturity, and
given as good treatment as on the farms of the
older States -P7uirio Farmer.
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E. S. SEYMOUR, County Clerk.
SHERBRoOKE, D. T., April

SHERBRooKE, D. T., April 6, 1886.
Board Of county commissioners met pursu-
ant to adjournment.
Presents. H. Nelson, chairman, J. L. VIII
cox and L. G. Goplerud.
Petition presented for organization Of River
side civil township in township Las, range 81.
On motion the petition for Riverside civil
township was granted and the boundary Of
said town fixed to correspond with the boun.
daries Of congressional township las, range 81.
Moved and ordered that the fir0e etown meet.
ing in Riverside township shall be held at the
school-house, on section 33, In said township
on Saturday, April "a, 1885.
On motion the board adjourned till 1:s0 p,
N.
ma'ons, Board rssoHyspsa q l O'Clock p NJ All
aThs following bills were presented, and, on
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In response to the call made in last weeks
PIONEER, number Of the citizens Of Hopa
met at the Hope House fer the purpose of con-
siderng the proposition Of Mr.. E. H. Steele to
donate ten acres of land for cemetery pur-
poses. Mr.. II. H. Wasem acted as chairman
and C. H. Ward as secretary. A committee,
consisting OF Messrs. MacLaren, jacobson,
Luce and Mooers was appointed to make se-
lection Of location, and Mr.. MacLaren yolun-
teered to look up the law in regard to the mat
ter, when the meeting adjourned to meet
again this evening, at the same place, at
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09
o'clock, 10 hear the report Of the committee
and take such other action as may be deemed

There was an arrival registered at the Hope
House last evening at rather an unreasonable
hour, but nevertheless there was considerable
bustle and an alacrity on the part of all to well
come in a becoming manner the arrival Of the
distinguished stranger Gu her first visit. In
fact it is probable that no guest who has put
up at this famous hostelrie has ever had one
half as much attention bestoed upon them as
did the little miss who has come to make her
permanent home with Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Mac
Laren. Mac is as proud as peacock, and his
face wears smile of gladness rs bright and
genial as our own Dakota sunshine. Mother
and child doing nicely.
- <-.--
Railroad Meeting.
In pursuance Of a call for meeting Of citi-
ters, large number assembled at the store Of
D. P. Baldwin, Sherbrooke, on Saturday last.
The meeting was called to order and D. w.
Sprague chosen chairman and T. G. Anderson
secretary.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Stewart,
w. Fl. Robinson, Seymour, Baldwin, Ander-
son and others, and letter from President
Hill. Of the st. P, NJ & NJ. Railroad company
read.
On motion, the chairman appointed Mcssrs.
Seymour, Baldwin and Anderson committee
to draft resolutions to be forwarded to the off,
GERS of the St. Paul, Minneapolis L. Manitoba
Railway company.
Tha committee reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions, which, Oh motion, were
accepted and adopted.
WHEREAS, the people of Steele county, D.
T., assembled at Sherbrookc, in said county,
on the 81 day of April, 1856, understanding
the Importance of having better railway fa-
cilities than are now afforded, aud recognizing
the benefit to all classes of citizens that near
markets afford; and,
Whereas, we believe that if the St. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway company
will, during the season of 1856, extend theil
road through the county, the acreage of cult
waited land would be increased fully one -thirt
during the ensuing year, and that tho busines.
Of said railroad company would be profitable
to itself and satisfactory to the people; and,
Whereas, the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Mani
toba Railway company having intimated tha
|
their railroad line from Hope northward; be j
Resolved, That we will guarantee to said St
Paul, Minneapolis e. Manitoba Railway com
pany the right of way through Steele count
from Hope; provided, said road will build in
direct line from Hope to Shermooke, locating
permanent station in said town of Sher
brooke, and provided said road shall be com
pleted and in operation Oh or before the TIM
for the shipment Of the grain crop Of the sea
, son of 1856.
On motion the secretary was instructed t.
furnish copy of the minutes of this meetln,
to tho Hope PIONEER, Portland Inter- Ocean
Fargo Argus and st. Paul Pioneer-Press.
Messrs. Robinson anG Baldwin were, Oh mo
tion, appointed committee to visit St. Pau
and have conference with the officers of th
: railroad company.
3 After the signatures Of those present wer
, affixed to the resolution the meeting adjourned
T. G. ANDERSON, Secretary.
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Land Decision Revoked.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-The secretary Of the
interior has revoked the order Of Commissioner
Sparks, Of ihe general land office, Of April:3,
1856, suspending final action upon entries upon
the public lands. The decision affects all lands
in Dakota, Idaho, Utah, Washington territory,
New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and Nevada.
and that portion of Mippesota north Of the In
demnity limits Of the Northern Pacific railroad.
and aast OF the indemnity limits Of the ST. Paul.
Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Messrs. Mcmahon & MacLaren returned on
Thursday from visit to CooperstowD, where
they have been retained as counsel III several
out of the recent failure Of the Bank Of Coopers-
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Spring work has fairly commenced, and by
Monday every farmer who can possibly do SO
will have his teams in the field, and there will
be 10 let up till seeding 10 completed. Con-
siderable barley aud a much larger proportion
OF oats than usual will be seeded.
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A team belonging to Joseph Jefferson took
fright from the steam whistle Of the feed mill
=,
and runaway Monday last, the wagon passing
over the body of a man whose name we did
not learn, but without seriously injuring him.
Tho team was stopped short distance from
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A few weeks since we made mention of i,
large-sized hens eggs, and now comes W. E..
Beicn with the most diminutive specimen Of
hen fruit we have ever seen. 1t is hardly
larger than robins egg, and is the product Of
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D. P. Baldwin was in town Tuesday. He
feels very much eiated at the prospect Of the
extension of the Hope branch, and feels conf
dent that thirty five or forty miles of road will
be built north this summer, giving Sherbrooke
railroad communication before the snow flies
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Frank B. Ray returned on Tuesday after an
absence of several months spent in visiting
in New England. Frank looks hale and hearty
and ready for business.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

The coming week will terminate the present
visi! of Dr.. c. L. Opsa, the dentist, his en-
gagemeDts calling him to other points, Those
who desire to avail themselves Of his services
should lose no time in calling upon him at
once, as during the last days of his stay he will
be kept very busy filling appointments already
made. Remember that DR.. Opsal leaves on
Saturday the 18th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Mr.. Peter Hall, Of Minnesota, brother-in-
law OF N. P. Rasmussen, spent week or more
visiting in Steele county and taking in the stu
alton. Mr.. Hall left on Tuesday for his home,
very favorabIy impressed with what he has
seen of Dakota.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

An extra train with three cars Of stock came
in Sunday morning. Que Car Of the stock was
for w. G. White, one for the Christian boys
farm, and the other for J. A. Roberts, Sher-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Coroner Henry Thumm, accompanied by his
father and aunt, and Willie Pfeiffer and Lessie
Dougherty, arrived from Fort Wayne, Ind Oh
SATURDAYS train.
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We regret to learn that Mable, the fve-year-
old little daughter of Arthur Warner, was
kicked and badly cut under the eye by young
colt that was running around the yard.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

The people Of Tower City on Tuesday voted
in favor of liquor license by a majority Of one.
This is tho first since Tower City has been all
Incorporated town that license has been voted.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Rev. Thomas McElroy returned from James
Vile, Mimi, Tuesday, where he has very
tiourishng and growing congregation. Mr..
McElroy, after arranging for the seeding Of
his farm, will return to his charge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Arthur Mclaughlin returned Wednesday by
way of Clifford. He reports that there were
several inches of snow in Illinois when he left
there,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

The Minneapolis 1fibuas has now achieved
the very credible circulation Of 14,500 daily.
Price, $a.oe per annum,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Col. Thomas, Of Fargo, was at Sherbrooke
Tuesday in consultation with the district at
torney and county commissioners.
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HA N BURG
Edg;ings, the finest

u ~O- o~~NO
shown in Steele county, and at prices
as low as you can send East for them
anywhere. Beautiful Laces from Two
to Six inches wide. Would respectful
~ invite the Ladies Of Hope and vicin-
ity to call early and make selections
We have also added to our already well
selected stock of General Merchandise
as fine line of Confectioneries as you
rarely ever find in cities. When you
want to sweeten UP your girl, 0 young
man, go straigtway to Wasem's. Dry
Goods, Groceries, Crockery and Glass
ware Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Wall Paper, Garden Seeds, Flour and
Feed, &C., &c. We are willing to give
Cash customers all. they can ask for
their money.
RI. II. WASEM, HOPE, u. T.
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Andrew Morgan brought with him from
Canada fu!l-blooded Cydesdale stallion, four
years old and weighs ! 800 pounds.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-04-09

Mrs. Parker and daughter, sister and niece
Of Mrs. J. L. Wilcox, arrived on Tuesdays
train and will spend the summer in Dakota.
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LOCAL ITEMS

LOCAL ITEMS.
Wheat 90 cents.
Thomas Ward returned from LaSalle Tues
day.
DIP. Baldwin went to St. Paul on yesterdays
train.
Oats are in demand and bring 80 cents a
bushel.
L. C. Day aud family have moved out to the
homestead.
J. A. White and family have moved back to
their farm.
From S5 cents to 81 is the price asked for
seed wheat.
John Tomlinson and wife returned from
Maine Thursday.
Storm doors and windows have been stored
away till next fall.
Al Williams will commence seeding the
Venable farm Monday.
Attorney MacLaren returned from st. Paul
and Minneapolis Tuesday.
The boys were out again Monday afternoon
playing practice game of ball.
Miss Mary E. Hogue will teach one of the pub
lie schools in Highland school township.
I'm. Page, who has been spending the win
ter in Lasale, got back again Saturday.
Mrs. H. j. Pepper and two sons returned
from Piper City last week and have gone Out
to tho farm.
Narried-Sunday evening, by Rev. 0. P Mil
ler, Jacob Schumacher to Mrs. Annie Charlton,
nee Cameron.
| Born-To Mr.. and Mrs N. P. Rasmussen, OF
Willow Lake, April 81, girl. Mother and
child doing well.
| Postmaster R!ca has become the possessor o1
a Pegasus and is erecting barn in which tt
care for the animal.
Deputy Sheriff j. W. Stewart was out post
ing notices for meetings in the newly formct
civil townships Monday.
A number OF farmers who had wheat i'll thu
elevators on which advances had been draw
have had their deals closed out.
| Col rhomos nr ForUD yvaa nt ShprlrOOE
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A number OF farmers who had wheat in tho
elevators on Which advances had been drawn
have had their deals closed out.
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Deputy Sheriff J. ". Stewart was out post
ing notices for meetings in the newly formed
civil townships Monday.
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melton, were allowed and ordered paid from
the general fund: s: s

b. II. Baldwin, examination
K. Anderson, insane. !.
H. II. Baldwin, expenses
case Z. Anderson, insane.
L. c. Goplerud, services and
mileage county commits
sioner, Jan. 20 to Mar 81 !.
Laor King, judge Of cleo
ton, school twp. No. Is,
March 2, 1886. \. !. !.
Amos Rugg, Judge Of cleo
ton, school twp. No. IL,
March 2, 1885. ;. -. 4. /.
e. G. Williams, Judge of
election, school twp. No.
Is, March Q, 1855. .....
G. q. Huntley, clerk OF cleo
ton, school twp. No. IS,
March 2, 1883. 6...........
B. T. Williams, clerk Of
election, school twp. No.
IS, March 2, 1885. 1000.
B. T. Williams, returns and
mileage, election school
twp. No. lS, March z, 'S6.
T. N. Lee, use Of mo,n,
school election twp. No.
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Postmaster Rca has become the possessor of
Pegasus and is erecting a barn in which to
care for the animal.