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The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

WE ought to send men to the legis.
lature this fall who will endeavor to
revise the present exemption law in
the interest of the poor man. The
present law provides for the eXemp.
ton from seizure for debt of Il home.
stead of 100 acres and $1,000 of per.
sonal property besides. This was
probably intended to protect the small
farmer from being sold up. for a small
debt, but in practice it does not bene.
fit them at all. If he has Il small un.
secured debt to collect. he cannot
make a man pay it, unless lie wants
TO. while on the other hand if he
wants to borrow a little himself lie
has to give Il mortgage for it for
three times the value. A homestead
ana five hund,ed dollars of personal
property is quite enough exemption
for any honest man, and those who are
not honest, should not be protected
by law, from paying their just oblira.
tions. The present law practically
says. that unless Il mans unsecured
debts amount to more than $1,000. he
need not pay Il cent unless he wants
10; which is one Of the chief causes
of the high rate of interest OH small
loans. Honesty is the best policy
James River Democrat.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The Minneapolis Tribune puts if

The Minneapolis Tribune puts it i'll
this way: ''The London Times has said
That the only use England has for
freshmen is to send them to America
TO vote for free Nadc: but the Irish.
Americans are too intelligent and
patriotic to cast their ballots in be-
half OF the oppressors of the Emerald
Isle. If they abhor the English rule
i'll Ireland and love their adoptcd
country-as they certainly do--thcy
cannot consistently support the party
which attempts to fasten the English
doctrine of free trade upon the II
try. The numerous lrish-American
Antl-Free Trade clubs that have been
formed i'll New York and neighboring
states since the Democratic tariff
policy Was clearly defined are uumis.
akabl indications of the revolution
now going on i'll lrish-American
thought. AS the Irish element is cs.
pecially strong in the doubtful East.
crn states. New York, New JERSEY
and Connecticut, the Irish American
detection will be more potent in de.
Gliding the issue of the campaign"
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The saloons at Redtield are run Oh the
club house plan, 81 tickets emitting the
owner to ten drinks.
Courage of III Old Soldier,

crossed the ocean not long ago with an
English general of rcnown, who had come
home from the Soudan covered with glory
and honor, and with the Victoria cross to
wear upon his breast. In the very peal OF
his triumphs be became conscious that II ma
lisnant disease was fastening itself upon him.
His physicians pronounced it incurablc can
Ger of the throat, and warned him that his
doom would come soon.
His resolve was soon taken. He had faced
death i'll the battlefield, but he would not
face the long, wearing grief of all Invalid
wife and Il delicate daughter, nor should they
see him suffer the hopeless agonies of tho
months of life that lay before him.
He told them that he was coming to Amer
lea to hunt buffalo. There are English peo-
pie who still believe that the plains aie full
OF buffalo. His speech was already affected
when he gave lis last ycarning look at tho
shores of his English home, but his family
suspected nothing. He died, some few
months after. up in the New Hampshire hills,
among strangcrs.-Co The Argonaut.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The latest news from France !

THE latest news from France re-
garding the crops is that the weather
has continued very wet, cold and UNI
favorable for the wheat crop. which
appears to he going from bad to worse.
The requirements of foreign wheat
for lSSS-S9 are estimated ut 10000 900
TO Su.0tn. 1000 bushels. In belgium the
weather has been wet and unsettled.
and crop reports are less favorable.
The harvest will be IL late me-. In
-Nustria-llungary the weather has
been unsettled. with frequent heavy
rains and strong winds interfering
with the harvesting and iniuring the
condition and quality of the grain
where cut. MI these things will tend
to keep mp prices much to the benefit
uf the Dakota farmer.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
THURMAN TALKS .IARlEE.
He Expounds the Democratic Policy to
the WnlYarinea.

He Expounds the Democratic Policy to
the Wolverines.
PoEr HURON Mich, Aug. 23.-The
Thurman party was received here with
an ovation which ought to make any as
piring statesman proud. Ex-Mayor
O'Neill delivered the address of well
come, to which Mr.. Thurman responded.
lie delivered a glowing eulogy of Prcsi-
dent Cleveland. lie defined tariff as n
tax levied by the general government
upon every article of import. The gov
eminent has S1l5, 600, 600 of surplus &C
cumulated by excessive taxation taken
from the pockets of the people.
The Democratic party took exception to
this. The speaker showed that through
the high tariff system the burden of tax
alton placed upon the entire people was
500, OO0, 900, or nearly five times the
amount required for the running cx-
penscs of the government.
y historical review of the tariff was
taken, showing that under low tariff the
value of farm lands increased nearly ten
times as fast us under the present sys
fem
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

Ole Rusness, of Minor, accidentally
shot himself while taking a gun from a
wagon. He died the next day from loss
of blood.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
A new quartz mill is being erected at
Rapid City, the necessary funds being
furnished by Chicago nartiea.

10y u JULY
furnished by Chicago parties.
V w. Cooley, living at Manfred, Oak,
was driving a load of hay, when the
horses ran away, throwing him under the
wheels, injuring his spine to such an eN-
tent as to completely paralyze him.
Mayor Griggs, of Grand Forks, and the
city council are at loggerheads and the
council refuses to confirm the mayors
appointments, and the end will doubtless
be 3 lawsuit.
III the Red River valley most of the
wheat is beyond the milk state and har-
vesting will begin next week. South Of
Fargo there has been no damage what
ever, and north of Fargo there has been
only slight damage to a few scattering
fields, and nothing like the widespread
damage that was reported last week.
The first car of new wheat for the sea
son has been shipped from Aberdeen. 1t
graded No. Northern and brought 81
cents per bushel, which is II cents above
The price paid last year.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The ExiicS of Siberia.

Some interesting facts and figures regard-
ing the unfortunate eNilcs of Siberia nave
recently found their way into print. 1t APP
pears that on Jan. l of this year the total
number of political and other prisoners of
both sexes i'll the provinces of Irkutsk. Ycne-
seiSk and Hakutsk was 10000. OF these H.
QUO were i'll fixed places of residence. 10000
were employed OH different public works and
5000 had escaped from confinement and
were living OH their wv hook" In west
cin Siberia the number of the escaped pris-
oncrs was still greater, IL recently taken ceu-
slS of the different towns and villages show
ill.,: that the enormous proportion of 81 per
cent. were missing.-Paris Cor. New York
Star.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

The citizens of jamestown have pre-
sented Judge Rose with a handsome 500
chair. The framework of the chair is
made from Texas steer horns.
\ party of FOUNDERS in Grand Forks
attached asection of hose to u water plug
and flooded a house of ill-repute, destroy
ing the carpets and furniture.
William Jarvis, an old resident of
Grand Forks, was seriously injured in a
runaway accident at that place. His
horse became frightened at the cars and
threw him from the buggy, dislocating
the shoulder and breaking several ribs.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

ONCE more the republican party
steps in and saves the country from
humiliation and the surrender of its
rights as !: nation among nations by
rejecting the Canadian fisheries treaty.
which the senate did last Tuesday.
Now let IL treaty lr negotiated be-
tween the two countries that reserves
to each It's rights and then the senate
Will rutjfN il.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Little Johnny's Explanation.

The minister called one day and was shown
into the parlor. where Johnny undertook to
entertain him until his mother should APP
pear. But soon stubbing his toe against q
sharp corner of furniture, little Johnny, who
was only years old, gave vent to Il string Of
swear words.
'Oh OH cried the minister, shocked.
"Where do You learn to use such dreadful
Words
well. I'll tell yo,," said johnny, conf
dentially: 'you see, I hear pa swearing at
ma. mud then l so and practice Oh Bridget"
Boston Globe.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

TlIE Fargo Republican was very
bitter in its fight against the mo,nila-
ton of Major Edwards. yet the Major
VOL by IL good round majority and
VIII he IL member of the legislature.
His calling and election is sure and
the Republican might as we'll fall into
line and quit kicking.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

y Frenchman and an Englishman had
a stabbing match lei Mayville. The
Frenchman was the more expert and sue
ceeded in chopping up his opponent.
Care will prevent fatal result.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
With a Capita, Of ~. ooo.

PlTTsRrRG, Aug. GA dressed beef
supply company, something after the Ar
mour plan, with a capital of So, SOC, 900,
is being organized here. 1t is proposed
to build large slaughtering houses and
supply the home trade with meat that is
known to be wholesome and that has
been properly %butchered.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Poor Crops in Nebraska.

Sioux CITY, Iowa, Aug. 1s.-Reports
from thirty-five representative points in
Northeastern Nebraska show that wheat,
oats and all small grains are almost
total failures. Almost continuous rain
and heavy wind and hail storms of the
past week have destroyed the little pros
pect which there has previously been.
Corn in this section will be in peril of
frOstS.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
THE YELLOW v
Reports From the Various Infected Towns
as to Its Progress.

Reports From the Various Infected Towns
as to Its Progress.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-A telegram to
Surgeon General Hamilton, dated Jack
sonyillc. Fla, states that for the twenty
four hours preceding & pm. there was
one new case, one death, and two re-
coveries. Cases under treatment, IS;
total number of cases to date, 33: deaths,
b. From Manatee, Surgeon Murray re-
ports That the total number of cases there
have been -, but there have been none
since Aug. IL. AT Palmetto, there was
one case on the 10th, two on the 18th,
two on the 18th, and none on the 18th.
Restrictive measures have been adopted
there. From Tampa, DIR. j. p. Wall, of
the county health board, tclcgraphs that
there has been but one mild case since
his last report. Up to date there has
been eleven cases, of which three died.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Mrs. Lnnrtrv Not to Murrv.

New YORK, Aug. 22.-Mrs. Langtry,
asked direct by q reporter if she was going
to California to marry Mr.. Gebhardt,
said: Glow is that possible: | have not
obtained any divorce. l know that it
has been stated that ! am going to Cali
fornia to be married, but that is not the
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
BAD CROP REPORTS DENIED.
Damage by Frost is Inappreciable-
Wheat Crop Nearly Double That of In,

Damage by Frost lis Inappreciable--e
Wheat Crop Nearly Double That of Last
Year.
ST.. paul, Aug. 22.--Toronto papers of
recent date publish special kilograms
from Dakota and Minnesota stating that
immense damage has been done wheat
and other crops by frost. +. /. Whit
ney, passenger agent of the Manitoba
railway, having been asked as to the
truth OF these statements, has wired the
following reply to Toronto parties who
are interested in Northwestern crops:
Il. e information regarding damaged crops is
incorrect. While it is true that slight frost
was experienced in some parts of Minnesota,
Dakota and the Northwest, yet it did no dam
age whatever. The crop of wheat in Dakota
VIII lie much larger than last year. We uhe
Manitoba road handled 3t.Mn.COJ bushels of
wheat last year, and we shall handle 5O,Wn,GN
bushels this year. Prospects are brig t,
weather magnificent and everything confirms
the farmer in the opinion that this is the land
of seed time and harvest, never failing.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
For PRESIDENT of the OranC

For President of the orange Free State.
CAPETowN, Aug. 2%2.-Judge +. X.
ReitZ has been dominated to succeed the
late Sir John Brandas, president of the
Orange Free State. Judge Reitz is the
president of the supreme court of the
Orange republic.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
RIVERS RISING RAPIDLY.

The Water Within a Few Inches of Last
Months Flood--Hundreds of Houses
Flooded.
MckEEsPoEr, Pa, Aug. 23.-The Mo
%nongahela and Youhiogheny rivers nre
rising fifteen inches an hour. At noon
the water was within Il few inches of the
high water mark of last months flood.
Hundreds of houses are flooded, compel
ing the families to vacate, and IL number
of buildings have been swept away.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
German Conunests in Z.nx,,,,,

LONDON, Aug. al.-Advices from Ian-
Zibar says that the Sultan has officially
transferred the administration of the
coast line to the German company, whose
flag, jointly with the sultan's has been
hoisted at fourteen ports. The Italian
envoy has not yet renewed his relations
with the sultan.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Gen. Harrison OF for n Rest.

N%opLEsvlLLE, Ind, Aug. 22.-Gen.
Harrison and party left on the 7:15 am.
Erie express. His route had been kept
secret, and very few were at the depot.
He was accompanied by Judge Woods,
wife and daughter. They will arrive at
Toledo mt 4.2j.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
scoundre,lx ,,,ss;o,,r,..

CHARLESTON, S. C., Aug. 2s.-The ne
groes in the Sea Islands are considerably
wrought up over Il scrced that their
preachers are selling them as a letter
written by Jesus Christ. They buy the
letters at fancy prices. The letters prom
Use all kinds OF blessings here and in the
future world to the possessor.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

MILWAUKEE Aug. a3.-The Republi-
can nominated the following state
ticket here: Governor, w. ID. Hoard,
lieutenant governor, Ernst &. Timme;
state treasurer, Robert b. Ilarshaw; at
torney general, Charles Estabrook; su.
pcrintendcnt of public instruction, Jesse
Il. Thayer.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
vi,t,ry for Iowa Changers.

Dies MONIES, Aug. 23.-The Republi-
can convention. though harmonious, is
considered a victory for the grangers.
Frank T.. jackson was nominated for
secretary of state; j. A. Lyon, auditor:
Capt. Twombly, treasurer; Judge
Granger, supreme our judge: railway
commissioners, Messrs. Smith, Campbell
aud Mahin
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

Democrats Propose n Joint Tariff d is
cnssion Between Rlaine and Carlisle.
WAsHlSGToN, Aug. 1s.-It is an
nounccd that n proposition is unGer con
sideration by the Democratic campaign
managers to arrange for a joint discus
sion of the tariff question by Speaker
Carlisle and Mr.. Blaine. 1t is proposed
to challenge Mr.. Blaine to meet Mr.. Car
Isle and dispute the question in alternate
speeches in twelve principal cities of the
Onion, six to be named by Mr.. Blaine
and six by the speaker. The opinion of
q number of prominent Democratic con
gressmcn as to the ACCESSIBILITY of such u
course have been asked, and there is q
very general concurrence of approval.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Millions for Delinquent Taxes.

CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-The sale of prop
crty for delinquent taxes is in progress.
The total delinquency aggregates the
large sum of g, 800, O0O. The seizure Of
property commences in the country
towns, and will be continued day by day
until the entire county has been covered.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
New York State Democracy.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. lS.-At the
meeting of the Democratic state commit
tee the resignation of Mr.. Edward Kcar-
ncy, of New York, vas accepted and the
vacancy filled by the selection of John II.
Van Voorhees,. 1t was decided to hold
the convention at Buffalo Sept, I2.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
A Michigan Hurricane.

MARQUETTE. Mich. Aug. 2l.-A ter
rifle hurricane struck this place ut $50
p. NJ. Houses were unroofed, telegraph
wires blown down and store fronts badly
damaged. The storm was accompanied
by a deluge of rain and hail.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
River Nineteen Feet and Rising.

S~rEuBENvlLLE, Ohio, Aug. 23.-The
Wheeling branch of the Pan Handle
railroad is impossible. River nineteen
feet and rising n foot an hour.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Tw.ntx.six Feet of E,,,d.

P%ITTsBrRG, Aug. 23.--The marks on
the ~Monongahela show twenty five feet
and stationery. The Allegheny marks
show twenty six feet, rising. The flood
from the headwaters of the latter river
have just reached this city.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
St. Pam, Grain and produ,.

Wheat--No. l hard. SIC bid: No. l North
ern. S7lsc bid: No. = Northern. Sc bid.
Corn---No. =. fSc bid.
Oats--So. >. mixed. Sic bid; August, &c
year. BE hid: No. l white, BE bid; No. ,
white, sc bid. &c asked
Upland Prairie Hay-s6.0 bid, $50 asked
Timothy Hay--SlU.W asked,
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
will Meet IN Denyor H,x.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 1s.-The Ma
tional Insurance Commissioners conven-
ton decided to meet at Denver in Sep.
TENDER, 1889. The officers elected are:
President, .. +. Filler, Connecticut; vice
president, o. E. Kemp, Ohio; secretary,
G. b. Luper, Pennsylvania.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Lamont Saws 1t Is n Lie.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ls.-Col. Lamont
said last night that there was not u parti-
Gle of foundation for the published state
ments to the effect that Mr.. Brice was
to retire from the Craftsmanship of the
Democratic national committee ut the
quest of MIR, Cleveland.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

Entered All tn posio!icc at Dickinson. stark
joAnty. oakota as second ciaS> matter.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Terrible Fall of "a Fair ,.,av

ST.. Paul. Aug. 2l.-The state fair has
secured novel attractions for the coming
exhibition. One of them is q balloon
ascension by a lady, Mrs. Hunt, who
will drop from the height of 5000 feet by
means of a parachute. Professor Price
will make a similar trip.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
WORK OE The WATERS.

Terrible Damage Wrought by the Eastern
Floods.
WlLM1NGToN, Del, Aug. .3.-The ter
rifle cyclone, or waterspout, wrought ter
rible havoc in this vicinity. Five per-
son are known to have been killed. The
storm was general throughout the East.
Along the coast of Maryland houses were
blown down and crafts in the bay were
capsized. Ten people are reported killed.
In the mountains of Pennsylvania the
rainfall amounted to a deluge.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
LARGER LOSS THAN REPORTED.

There Were III Lives Lost in the Ocean
Wreck, Instead of 1O5.
New YORK, Aug. 1s.-The number of
ives lost on the steamship Geiser last
Tuesday morning reported at the agents
office to he 1O3, is increased to III by the
report of Capt. Moller of the lost ship
that the crew numbered % instead of 43
inclusive of stewards. Forty-three was
the number stat,d on official authority,
but in subsequent conference with those
of his crew who were saved, Capt. Moller
now says that tho larger number is cor
root
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
A Fasla an Einbezzler.

CoNsrANTlNoPLE, Aug. 1S.-Mahmoud
Pasha, ex-minister Of finance, is accused
ii having embezzled S75,000 of the gov
ernments funds, and an inquiry with
open doors wiz be instituted at once.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Minneapolis Wheat.

No. ! hard. cash and August. Soc; on
track. Gle: No. | Northern, cash and August,
SIC: on track. Sai4c: No. = Northern,
cash and August. SIC: ontrack. S5lIc.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The Greenback National

1T SoHSeHtIoH.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l7.-George o.
Jones, chairman of the national commit
tee of the National Grecnback party, has
issued Il call for a national convention of
the party to meet at Cincinnati, Wednes-
day, Sept. ~. to nominate candidates for
president and vice president.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
over twenty Nerroe. we're k,,,ed.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1S-More than
twenty negroes were Killed on Thurs
day by regulators according to reports
from Free Town and other sources. 1t
is also said that others received serious
ipi,,rios
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Indians Are signing the rre.t,

PIERRE, OAK, Aug. 2s.-An Indian
runner arrived here on his way from
Standing Rock to Lower Brule. He re-
ports that the Indians above here sign.
ing the treaty, and that the work will
probably be completed this week.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
More Volcanic Erunt,o,x

ROME, Aug. lS.-Additional volcanic
eruptions have occurred in the Lipari
islands, aud a shock Of earthquake was
felt at Port Maurice, in the Riviera.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
The Ipsatinhle Standard uu Comnunx

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2".-It is asserted
in oil circles that it is highly probable
that the Standard Oil company will pur-
chase the entire plant of the Chester oil
works.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
SURPRISED FRENcHMEN

Wonder ut the EIajority by Which lsou-
LANCER Is Elected to the Chamber of
Deputies.
PARIS, Aug. 19.-Gen. Boulanger was
elected to the chamber of deputies to
represent the department of Somme, Of
which Amiens is the capitol. His ma
jority vas 81, 723. The announcement
of the figures created great excitemant
here.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
FIFTY Millions for War ye.s.,s,

LONDON, Aug. Is. The Japanese gov
eminent has decided to spend $50, OOO, 900
during the next five years in the purchase
and construction of war vessels.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Brickmakers Surrender nconaittona,,x

CHICAGO, Aug. le.-The strike of the
400 brickmakers is over. All but 500
have returned to work at whatever wages
they could get. and the remaining 500
are willing to accept the same terms, but
at present there are no places for them.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
MINNESOTA A
Care of Them Will Consume Over a Mil
lion Dollars Next Season.

lion Dollars Next Season.
ROCHESTER, Aug. 1S.-At the meeting
of the trustees of the Minnesota hospitals
for the insane, held in this city. the needs
Of the hospitals at Rochester, ST. Peter
and Fergus Falls were considered. 1t
was estimated that one and a quarter
million dollars would be necessary for
current expenses and proposed additional
buildings during the next two years.
That sum will be asked for at the next
session of the legislature.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
ONE OF THE "BIG FOUR"
Funern of Charles Crocker, the halfway
Maynate.

!. y liz lltIl Sl I'll
of the late Charles
Croker occurred
at lOa.m The ser
vices we're simple.
Mr.. Croker was
one of the prime
movers in Ii c
Central Pacific
project, and to
hin. was given
the task of con-
struc citing the
road. He w u 8
;lfterward elected
vice president of
the road, and also
president of h
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
Tho Exposition opened.

MINSFhPoI1s, Aug. 23.-The e1rosi-
ton was formally opened shortly after
Up. H., IA the presence Of an enormous
crowd.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR AUG. %

Wheat-August, Sl4c; September. sGasr: Oc-
tober. SGa4c: May, !2a4c.
Corn--August and September, 44asc: {, tober,
4las1+s5sc: May, :S;Sc.
Oats--Ausu>t. :5lsc: September. :4ssc: Octo-
her, 24lac; May, 2Siec.
Pork--August ana September. $3.50: Oc-
tober. Sl3S.,ls0l3.:n.
Lard--August. Ss.91ls: September, ss.97;
October. Ss.9.Ls.
Short Ribs--.Auglst. and September. s.. l.,s:
October. ~ .sLs.
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25

Joseph C~zernowsky, a farmer who
lived nine miles southeast of Scotland,
was killed by his team, attached to a
self-binder, running away and throwing
him in front of the sickle
The Dickinson press., 1888-08-25
PROTECTION OR FREE TRADE.
Henry George aud Bob Ingcrsoll to Dis
cuss the Question Jointly.

New YORK, Aug. 2l.-The World says
the New York Free Trade club has chal-
lcnged the New York Protective league
to II debate on "Protection or Free
Trade" Henry George to represent the
free trade, and Col. lngersoll the protec-
tive league. The debate will probably
take place in September in this city.