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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
WAS IL A FAILURE?

Whether the CAMPBELL two-State
convention at Huron can be regarded
as an entire failure or not, it would be
an extrayagant use of language to pro-
nounce it success. Provision was
made for some 700 delegates. and about
forty came. Out of the eighty-siX Or
ganiZed counties ten were represented.
In the views of the Huron Democrat,
which was largely in sympathy with
the twO-state feature, the controlling
spirits improved every opportunity to
convert the occasion into ''Republi-
can love feast and boom for CAMP
BELL" and 1.-The only use they had for
Democrats was to pour abuse on them.''
Now WALDO NJ. POTTER seems to have
been the only representative of the
North. He, with perhaps CALDWELL
and one or two others, composed the
conservative element, who were there to
see that nothing was done to worry the
Republican party. They have been busy
since protesting that the resolutions
and action of the convention don't
mean anything except that congress
o1ght to admit two states, and the Re
pnblicanS should run the next legiSla-
ture in the interest of the party. But,
as innocent as the declarations appear,
they were shaped by CAAPBELL,a and the
Interpretation of them must be looked
for in his formal address, delivered the
week before at CentervIlle. AS eX-
planned there, the object is to have alb
solute control of the legislature, and by
its agency strip the territorial admins
tration to nudity and leave it to perish
in the bleak, unfriendly blasts. desti-
tute of sustenanee, all its raiment and
stores being passed over to two bloom
ing young states, that are to come
blushing upon the board. These con-
gress is to be compelled to recognize. as
they will be possessed of all the gov
ernmental machinery, and the terrific
rial structure have faded to lifeless
skeleton. If the Huron deliverance
means something else, CAMPBELL was
evidently mistaken, and his labored eff
fort was miscarriage
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
WILL BE AT THE HEAD
Of the Procession, Both in Crops
and Gain in Votes for the Low
Tax Congressman.

Of the Procession, Both in Crops
and Gain in Votes for the Low
Tax Congressman.
Special to the Globe.
WAHPEToN, July 20-At the county
meeting to send delegates to James
town. the other day, Capt. A. l.. Rob
erts was reelected chairman and John
Shippam, of the county central commit
tee, secretary. and it was decided to ap-
point subcommitteeS, as far as possible,
in each of the townships Of the county,
to work in connection with the central
committee, and Messrs. County Aunitor
Su derhaut, w. E. Purcell and John
Shlppam were appointed committee
to perfect this organization. The
chances are more in favor of eschewing
party lines in the coming county election
this fall than otherwise, but it was
thought best to be as thoroughly organ
lied as possible, and at all events take
the best care possible of public interests
and the
PARTY OF THE PEOPLE.
Your correspondent is of opinion
however, that Richland county Is very
nearly if not quite Democratic now, and
surely will be after President Cleve-
lands reelection. There are thousands
OF men IN In1S great territory who have
lived here these many years without
having felt the
SILKEN PARTY LINE
drawn about them, for there has been
none here, who viii naturally drop in
and take place on the band wagon
after the close of the present national
contest, even though they may have not
exactly trained with the Jeffersonian
party when in the states-and, as above
intimated. this rich and prosperous
county will stand toward the head of
the list in well-doing politically, looking
hopefully into the near future when
Dakota will be taken into the great
sisterhood of states.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21

ment. 1t is compromise upon which
both friends and opponents of division
can easily stand. 1t means admission
as a state first aud then let the majority
determine whether to continue as one
state or divide. There can be no sub
Stantial objection to this recognition of
the popular will. That must prevail
eventually. A determined and persis-
tent majority in any state in favor of its
division can in time accomplish its OBJ
Ject, unless the state has smaller terri
tory or population than the average.
The material advantages and political
rights of the people. unattainable
without statehood, have nowhere
been more forcibly set forth
than in the papers and argu-
ments of Gen. CAMPBELL and other
diyisioniSts. For near a decade now
they have had the field with hardly an
opposer in their way at home. They
have sought division at Washington
under Republican rule and under DEM
ocratic rule, with the same failure to
accomplish anything. 1t is now good
time to insist upon statehood alone,
leaving the number for future deter
mination. While the Republican party
is being manipulated to subserve the
ends of those who make division
hobby, it is we'll to remember that the
st. Louis convention declared for the
admission of Dakota as one state, and
the jamestown platform is the first
made by either of the great political
parties which affirms willingness to ac-
cept the will of congress in the matter
one State--rather than continue under
the territorial conditions. Let the peo-
pie sustain the jamestown platform at
the polls. and the Republican senate
will assuredly consent to admit Dakota
as a state without insisting upon its BIZ
section.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
FREAKS OF A LUNY.
He Spends Most Of the Night in
Running and Has Run Away.

Running and Has Run Away.
Special to the Globe.
ALPENA, Oak, July 20.-This neigh
borhood has been somewhat excited the
past few days by crazy man named ID.
Erickson. He came from near Miller,
Hand county, couple of weeks ago,
where he had the misfortune to lose
three children by diphtheria. Two of
them died in one day. The loss of the
children and other troubles disarranged
his mind. and at times he is unmanage-
able. His worst freaks come on about
II o'clock at night, when he says that he
can't stand it unless 6e runs, and in
spite of all that can be done he will get
up and go out and run till morning.
when he will return. He tells of his
dead children and wishes he was dead.
A day or two ago he was milking. and
search being made they tracked him
few miles in southerly direction and
then lost the trail, and could find moth
ing of his whereabouU. 1t is supposed
that he started for Lyon, Neb.. as he
has relatives there, and he often spoke
of them. He has a wife and one child,
who are staying at Andrew Lundberg's.
The child is very sick and will probably
not recover, and his wife is very poorly,
having been completely worn out taking
care of the dead children. She bears
her numerous troubles brayely. They
have good farm near Miller, and con-
siderable live stock in the pasture.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
SOMEBODY WILL GET HURT,

l.
And 1t Will Not Be the Anti-Oid-
Gang Candidate, Chairman
Ryan Thinks---A Live Canvass
Promised.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, July 20.-From brief inter-
view with Hon. Martin Ryan, chairman
OF the Democratic territorial committee,
your correspondent learns that he feels
very confident that j. w. Harden, DEM
ocratic nominee for congress. Will poll a
larger vote than any Democratic nom-
lnee ever received in Dakota, and will
stand a very fair show with any candi-
date the Republicans can place in NOM
lnatlOn. No one questions his ability,
his Integrity or his personal strength.
Among the farming community he is
well and most favOrably known, his OPP
position among them coming only from
the few hide-bound Republicans who,
like the old Democrat of Pennsylvania,
voted for JackSOn-anyhOw. No one
need suppose for moment that the
election this fall is going by default.
There are many
LIVE DEMOCRATS
in Dakota, and Notwithstanding any
little differences which may have eX-
listed heretofore it will not make vote
against Mr.. Harden. but upon the other
hand his champions will be found in
every SO called faction, and grand
effort will be made to poll the full
strength of the Democratic party. Such
being the feeling, and with tried, true
and capable man like Mr.. Ryan at the
head of the Demmittee committee no
stones will be left unturned nor no
effort found wanting to secure every
vote that can be lawfully mustered for
j. w. Harden and the entire Demo-
ocratic ticket. The lethargy which has
usually characterized the Democracy
ana allowed the election of Republicans
without opposition will not exist this
fall. The Republicans are drawing
THE PARTY LINES
very close, as evidenced by their speech
es and organs, which only relieves the
Democratic party from performing this
same work. Show your colOrS, is the
word from now on, and if we know Mr..
allowing them to force the issue to their
hearts content. This will make it un-
comfortable for certain class who, III.
times past, have supported whichever
ticket promised to pan out" the best
for their individual interests. Added
to this is the fact that the Republican
principle of ''knifing" in their own
party has lost none of its old-tme vigor
in this territory, and especially in the
North, ,and will this fall be the dominant
feature in their canvass.
THE OLD BOSSES
and the young Republicans are at as
much variance as the two principal par
ties, while. the temperance element is
to be heard from in round numbers, and
fall election. With such mixture of
cOnteSting forces it would seem very
probable that some one might get hurt,
aud we do not believe j. W. Harden is
the man.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
The scandinavian Elevator Com
pany is Still in the Ring.

Special to the Globe.
HURON, Oak, July 20.-L. Loucks,
president of the Dakota Farmers alli-
ance, writes from Minneapolis to A.
Wardall, president of the Alliance
Hail association, that there is no oeca-
sion for alarm over the failure of VOL
colt & Co. so far as the interest of the
Scandinavian Elevator company is con-
cerned. c. c. Woleott was secretary
of the company and had charge of
erecting the warehouses. The failure
will only temporarily delay the erect
ion of more warehouses. Mr.. Loucks
asks the members of the company to
keep in the fight and pay no attention
to reports from enemies to the effect
that the Scandinavian Elevator com
pany has failed. He will be in Mime
apolis several weeks arranging for the
handling of grain, and will put in use
all the warehouses the company has
and bnild few others. He expects
the company to handle an immense
quantity of grain this season and
states that he will be ready to receive
it by the time the first shipment is
ready.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
Dodge Center.

Mrs. FL. B. Young and Miss Maude, of
Burlington, ILL.,, who have been STOP
ping with Mrs. George Parsons for a
few weeks, returned home Friday.
Mrs. l.. J. Fulton and children re-
turned to their home at Castleton, Dak.,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Blanchard, of Minneapolis,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Law.
renee.
. Mrs. L. M. Weston is entertaining
Mrs. o. B. Gould and children, of Wi.
mona.
Misses Minnie Nickerson and Bessie
Randall have returned to Minneapolis.
Mrs. +. Ii. Porter, of Minneapolis, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Stiyers.
Mrs. j. W. Sparlng left last week for
her new home at Pleasant Ridge, 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Miller, of Ellington,
visited in this place last Saturday.
Miss Josie Miller, of Chicago. is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Campbell.
Prof. Paine and wife, of Wasioia.
spent Tuesday in the city.
Mrs. E. j. Humason returned home
Friday from Monmouth, LII.
Mrs. ]. Willford returned to her home
in Minneapolis Friday.
Henry Hutchins and bride left Tues
day for Elkton, Oak.
Miss Lucy Naylor became Mrs. A. n.
Grems Wednesday.
Mrs. III. Stafford and son have removed
to Minneapolis.
Miss Nina Humanson spent Saturday
in Rochester.
Mrs. S. W. Stives has returned from
Minneapolis.
Miss Mary Montgomery has gone tc
Plainyiew.
Miss Lottie Hoard, of Minneapolis, is
in town.
Miss Maude Miller has returned from
Dakota.
day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
CAMPEDB BY TnE STILL WATER
The Veterans Of North Dakota and
Their F'am.ies Are Having a
Good Time

The Veterans Of North Dakota and
ihesr Fam.ies Are Having a
+. Good Time.
Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, July 20.-The summer
encampment of the g. a. r. posts of
North Dakota. under the command of
Col. l. c. Wade, of this district, and Col.
Burke, of Fargo, is now in pro-
gress at Spiritwood lake, delightful
summer resort about twelve or thirteen
miles north of this city. This encamp-
ment is new idea, and originated with
Col. Wade. This is the first eneamp-
ment of the kind yet attempted, and
from the attendance and evident en-
jOyment of the veterans. their wives.
families and friends it will be repeated
annually. This encampment is entirely
independent of the March encamp-
ment of the department. and was
arranged mainly for good time, and
the promotion of sociability and the ex-
tention of acquaintances among the
comrades of the various North Dakota
posts. Nearly every post in this part
of the territory is represented, and the
local veterans with their families are
there almost to man. The encamp-
ment began Wednesday, and will con-
tinue through Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
WANT A NEW DEAL.
CasseltOn and the County Must Be
Recognized or They Will Sur
prise Fargo Politicians.

CAssELToN, July 20.-Considerable
interest is being manifested in the meet
ing of the Republican county committee
in Fargo, July 27. Heretofore in max
ing the appointment for delegate repre-
sentation Fargo has gobbled about one
fourth the representation. Casselton
wants to be divided into wards and
given representative for each
ward, and then for the township
outside as now. The townships
and cities want a representation
on the basis of one delegate
for each township and ward, and one
for every twenty-five votes or major
fraction. With such representation
the country would have some show in
the convention. The farmers also want
the convention held in CasseltOn SO they
can attend in person and not by proxy.
The committee had better take these
matters into serious consideration. The
county and Casselton's Importance must
be recOgn Zed or Fargo will wake up
some morning with a very large sur
prise party on her hands.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
KICK FOR SECRETARY Villas.

Over the Reported Decision as to
the Size of Trees on Claims.
Special to the Globe.
BRooKINGs. Dak., July 20.-The rrl-
ing of Secretary Villas upon the timber
culture law, to the effect that no proofs
can be made under twelve years from
date of entry is still more obnoxious
than the other as to size of trees. There
may have been slight degree of public
policy in the ''size' ruling, but
that a claimant must hold his
claim for eight years after putting
in four years preparing the ground
and planting has not the shadow of law,
equity or public policy in it. A large
number of claims in this county which
could be prov ed up now, under the law
will have to be held four years more
under the decision of the secretary. In
the mean time claimants are running
ali the risk of loss by drouth, freezing
or otherwise while cultivating and pro-
tecting timber Oh Uncle Sans land.
There is talk of laying the matter be-
fore the president himself, as the decis-
ion is evidently contrary to the letter OF
spirit of the law and the element of
common sense in it is conSpicuously alb
sent
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
A College Town Points.

Special TO the GIobe.
BRooKINGs, July 2O.-The new school
house is pretty well under way. The
contractor struck bed of quicksand at
one corner of the foundation, which
has cost him hundreds of dollars to fill
up and make solid enough to receive
the wall. 1t is something heretofore un-
known in this part of the country.
The crop prospect for this county was
never better, and if this cool weather
continues few days longer Dakota will
harvest the best crop of wheat this sea-
son she has ever harvested. A Harri-
son and Morton club of over one hun
dred names has been organized and
holds enthusiastic meetings.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
HARDEN is ON DECK,
And the Alliance Farmers Are
Rcronfad tn ho Solid I1o., ILL.,,

And the Alliance Farmers Are
Reported to be Solid For Him.
Special to the Globe.
DEVILS LAKE,July 20.-On Monday,
the farmers of this and adjoining coun-
ties will hold grand picnic at Dana's
grove, beautiful place on the lake
shore three miles east of this city. John
w. Harden, the Democratic candidate
for delegate to congress, and several
prominent Farmers alliance men will
be present. The Farmers alliance, al
though perhaps 60 per cent of its men,
bers have hitherto been identified with
the Republican party, will give Mr..
Harden hearty and united support
this year.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
ON THE "a PATH
Are the Farmers for the Sucker
Who SWindICd Them.

Special to the Globe.
DELL RAPIDS. July 2O.-The farmers
of Minnehaha and adjoining counties
are on the war path, and if the enemy,
one p. n. Lathrop, is captured, he will
be severely punished and given q term
in the penitentiary. Some time
ago Lathrop came to Keys from Wyanet,
ILL.,, and started the Keys creamery. lie
made great splurge, and paid farmers
several times, until he secured their
confidence. Having gained this, he
commenced to purchase cream in large
quantities on time, and sold the butter
at 10 cents per pound. He succeeded in
securing LOCO tubs during the past six
weeks, which he sold at Is cents per
pound, making total Of $4,000. All
he leaves is the plant of the creamery,
which is mortgaged. An effort is
being made to find Lathrop, but thus
far he has eluded the officers.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
TURTLE MOUNTAIN LIFE.
RoJlette in Jolly Political Wrang-
les. and Most Of the Republican
Officials Under Bonds. ~

Special to the Globe.
DUNsEITH, July 20.-Rollette county
is all torn up politically, and a number
of her prominent citizens are under
bonds charged with various misde-
meanors. County Commissioner Forrest
was arrested on charge of allowing
foreigners and minors to vote at the
recent school election, at WHICH he was
Judge. Editor Wagner. of the Herald,
is under heavy bonds for libel on ac-
count of damage he made again Forrest
in his official capacity, and a half dozen
prominent men of this vicinity are
under arrest as to the outcome of the
affair. County Attorney 1illotsoni is
under arrest awaiting a hearing on a
charge of having secured his Office
through bribery. The Republican party
of the county is split into two factions,
warning with each other in the most
venomous fashion, while the county
Democracy is using every endeavor to
hold itself together. The county has
gone through one siege of the inevitable
county seat fight, and this fall promises
another, SO there is no lack of excite
ment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
HE PLEASf;s EVER
Pierre Will Miss Him But Expects
Him to Step Into Auditor Wards
Shoes.

Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, Dak., July 2O.-The depart
ure of County Treasurer E. b. Palmer
to Bismarck, where he has accepted a
position as deputy territorial auditor,
has occasioned no little regret in Pierre,
from the fact that in him we have lost
though it may not be for all time-one
of our best and most public spirited eiti-
zens; though this feeling is leayened
somewhat by the hint that is east
abroad that Mr.. Palmer stands in
good way to fill the official shoes of
the present auditor where the latter
resigns the coming fall, of which there
now seems strong probability, owing
to his large business interests in Sioux
Falls. If SO be it that Mr.. Palmer
should be called up higher, Pierre
would take pleasure in recommending
him beforehand to the good graceS of
the people of the territory, as she does
not contain a citizen more worthy or
well qualified, or one who possesses the
faculty in a greater of pleasing every
body with whom he has dealings.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
NOT GOOD SAMARITANS.

They Want TO Sell Their Hay to
the Less Fortunate Farmers.
Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, July 2o.-A gentleman
who has just returned from a visit to
Brainerd said few days ago: ''Down in
Minnesota they have been having too
much rain. The sloughs are all full
and the hay crop is nearly ruined.
The farmers will have to buy their win
ter hay supply from North Dakota"
The farmers of Stutsman county are
more than pleased with the outlook;
they are jubilant over present prospects
and conservative men estimate that if
no unfavorable circumstances are
encountered the average in this county
will be at least twenty-five bushels to
the acre.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21

will meet in delegate convention at AL
pena, October IA, to nominate one can
didate for member Of the territorial
council of Dakota and two candidates
for members of the assembly. The
delegates to said convention shall be ap-
portioned for the different counties as
follows: Beadle county, seven dele
gates; SanbOrn county. four, and Jer-
aul0 county four
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
INDIANS WILL SIGN.

All That Is Required Is Tact and
knowledge of Their Ways.
Special to the Globe
Fort BENTON, July 20.-Dengla f.
Carlin, issue clerk at Cheyenne agency,
and who was recently married to a
highly influential Indian maiden of the
Sioux nation, writes letter to a friend
in. which he says there will be no
trouble in securing the signatures of
the Indians OH the Dawes bill. All that
is required is little tact and a knowl-
edge of the Indians peculiarities. The
majority will sign withoutmuch urging,
and he predicts no serious delay.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
MCLURE'S GOOD WORK.

Ine Unusual Rain Makes the Jim
River Farmer Sing of Forty
Bushels Per Acre.
Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, July 2O.-The report of
Commissioner of immigration Mcclure
shows that more rain fell in this terri
tory during the month of June than at
any corresponding time during the last
thirteen years. The month of July
blew in with a shower, and bids fair to
show larger precipitation than the
previous month. This extraordinary
rainfall is no doubt the main cause for
the present bright prospects. Grain of
every kind is of that deep green color.
healthy look and heavy stand which in
former years was looked upon as a sure
indication of
FORTY-BUSHEL-TO -THE-ACRE
yield. The luxuriant growth of prairie
grasses is another indication Of the un-
usually favorable condition of the soil
for growing crops, and augurs well for
the hay crop, which will be big one. a
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
The Goose Hangs High.

HILLsBoRo, July 2O.-The outlook for
all kinds of cereals in Trail county is
most encouraging. If nothing happens
to injute the growing crops between
now and harvest time, the celebrated
Goose River valley this year bids fair to
exceed itself in the production of No.
hard, and will have surplus of millions
Transformation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21
THEY WILL, AND DO GET IF.
Grant County. Too, Proposes to
Go Back On Local Option.

Grant county. 100, proposes to
Go Back On Local Option.
Special to the Globe.
MILBANK, Dak., July 20.-A petition
signed by over 600 names, being more
than one-third of the number of votes
cast at the last election, having been
presented to the board of county COM
missioners, the board ordered the ques-
ton of the sale of Intoxicating liquors
to be submitted to vote at the fall
election. Grant county has had the
same experience as about all the other
counties where the sale is prohibited by
law. Those who want beer or whisky
have but little difficulty in getting it,
while the city and county are deprived
of the revenue from licenses. From
present indications, ''for the sale" will
be carried by large majority next fall.