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The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Frank Lsslie's Popular Monthly

FOR APRIL.
As we constantly hear rumors of a great
war in Europe which, beginning on the
Russian frontier. may involve all the
Powers. it is interesting to know how
France has prepared for her next struggle
with Germany. Frances Bulworks,"
IN FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY
for April. is u remarkable and careful
article, showing the new lines of fdefensiye
works in that country, evidently from
careful and cautious study. The whole
number Is bright and interesting Mary
Titcomb tells of The Ways and Words of
American Lawyers" Noel Ruthvcn, in
That Eccentric Englishman," portrays
the unmistakable Briton on his travels
The Rothschild and their Millions" gives
the story of that famous family who, now
enobled in several countries. will probably
at last buy themselves kingdom, unless
they deem it better to be morts agee than
owner. A short sketch of Mohammedan
Women IN India, ladys account of
Buenos Ayres, Colonel Chaille Longs
account of American Soldiers in Egypt,
with sketches and stories by c. Hildreth.
NJ A. Denison. M. ID. Brine, s. b. Edge
comb, B. q. Green, A. Locher, David Ker
and others, make UP magazine which
for variety and interest. has not an equal
among this months periodicals.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Baby Bunting Again.

One of the greatest literary hits of the
season is the story of Baby Bunting; or.
the Alphabet of Love-" by Laura Jean
Libbey, which is at present being publish.
ed in the columns of THE New YORK
FAMILY STORY PAPER. The paper con.
tanning the opening chapters of this
won derfully popular romance appeared
on the news stands this morning The
tremendous rush for that number by the
young ladies of the town shows clearly
that the publishers have struck bonanza
THE FAMILY STORY PAPER is for sale by
all news-dealers, or will be sent to any
address four months, postage free, for
$1.00. Norman l.. Munro, Publisher, "A
and 26 Vandewater Street. New York
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Prohibition Party.

A number of prohlbiuonists met at
Huron on the Goth and organized a
Prohibition Party for South Dakota.
d. r. Grover of Huron, was elected
chairman of the Executive Committee;
W. S. Merrick, of Wolsey, Secretary,
and A. Eaton, of Faulk county, Treas
urer. Walter T. Price, of Waterford,
was elected central committeeman for
Sully.
The committee on platform and res
olutions reported as follows, which re-
port was adopted:
1st. That we are in hearty sympathy
with the platform of the National prohi-
bition Party.
2d. That we favor the division of Da-
kota on the 7th standard parallel, and i'm
mediate statehood for both sections.
Sd. WHEREAS we believe that taxation
without representation is contrary to our
form of government; therefore we are in
favor of equal suffrage.
4th. That we extend to our sisters of
the w. c. T. U. our sympathies in their
work, and in turn ask them to aid MS in
our efforts to build up the prohibition
party in South Dakota.
A number Of brief speeches were
made by delegates.
Fl. S. Cramner OF Edmunds, ID. r.
Grover Of Beadle, and Mrs. II. NJ
Barker of Aurora, were selected as
delegates to the National Convention
and were instructed to cast the entire
vote of Dakota for Gov. Clinton b.
Fisk, for the nominee for president.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

THE Reservation bill having passed
the Senate with few minor amend.
ments is now in the hands Of a confer,
ence committee, composed ofmembers
of both Houses, who will undoubtedly
agree upon the amendments, when the
bill will then be passed and go to the
President for hie signature. Should
it be approved by the President, the
work of obtaining the signatures of the
Indians will then be commenced
$4,000 has been appropriated to carry
on this work and one year to do it in
Should this not be accomplished with
in the year the bill becomes void.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Cattle Herd.

Excellent range, abundance of water
and salt furnished. The stock will be
put ont early in the morning, and
taken up late in the evening; they will
be watered with we'll water drawn with
horse. All for 25 cents per head per
month. Corral on section %, TIP. 1l3,
Range 70. One mile west of Goddard
Post Office. BRING on your stock any
time after April lst, 1888.
WILLIAM McGINNIs.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
oNIDA.

G. r. Drew is home from Highmore
this week.
Rev. W. L. Lee now occupies the
Seller residence.
Frank Llllibridge Is expected to re-
move to Onida from Pierre, this week
l. X. Clark was appointed deputy
clerk of court, Monday, by Clerk Lynch
School in Dist, No. 2 commenced
last Monday, with MISS Gala Case as
teacher.
Weyand, the Grocer, has just receiv-
ed another invoice of goods, which he
is selling at reduced prices.
Rev. w. II. Stubbins and family
arrived all right at Frankfort, Sphinx
county last week, experiencing no de-
lays on account of the storm.
L. ID. Case left a few days ago, for
Illinois to spend the Summer working
at the carpenter trade, and contracting
Henry will look after the farm.
Everybody and his friends now
tweaketh his nose, and the ladies-old
and young-wear red flannel about
their necks-Colds and sore-throat.
Squire Meloon has opened up a real
estate, conveyancing and justice office
in the building formerly occupied by
w. ID. Dwyer as law office Walt
makes chattel and real estate loans.
II. S. Page, of Waterford, and VIM
Bohon, of Onida, start this week for
Southern Montana. The former takes
his family and will remain there perma-
nently, and the latter goes to work at
his trade, that of carpentering
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Fairbank Township Officers.

The following officers were elected
at the annual town meeting in Fair
bank Civil Township:
Supervisors-R. j. Cavenaugh, Oh
j. H. Echelberger.
L. j. Birchard.
Clerk-D. G. Nicol.
Assessor-B =. Hoover.
Treasurer-S. H. Logan.
Justices of Peace-W. j. Johnston
j. Il. Martin.
Constables-Miles Dunkle.
b. =. Blair.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Land Patents.

The following is list of lan'
patents recently received for Sull
county settlers at the Huron Lane
Office. They can be had on presenta
ton of final receipt:
1904 Lukes, Currier N
l0222 Lorenzen, Charles
l0292 Mead, Edward B
9709 Niedert, John
1916 Oleson, Joel
94l6 Adams, Jonathan
1925 Blair, Seymour ID
l0llS Baker, George A
94l5 Cunningham, VIM. c
lOl30 Cass, Lewis Fl
9l77 Dunkle, George II
9423 Dunkie, Miles
l0230 Echelberger, James Fl
9657 French, William II
10034 French, Martin j
1874 Goddard, James d
lO0l9 Glover, Ellen l.
9179 Hanson, Andrew
9538 Horton, Laura f
1922 Hamilton, William S
1882 Howardson, James
l0037 Higgins, Eliza
l0073 Hansen, Andrew
l02S5 Helms, George A
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Patronize Home.

Parties wishing to make final proof
on their claims can do so before the
Probate Judge. Blanks for that pur
pose will be furnished on application
and notice of intention sent in free
from this office. Remember this when
you 60 to make proof or ask your
attorney to request that your proof be
made "before the Judge and Ex-O -Ofiicio
Clerk of the Probate Court"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

Frank Lesiie's Illustrated Ne,cs-
paper of March oath contains mumer-
Gus illustrations of blizzard scenes,
showing wrecks of all kinds on rail and
water, immense snow drifts, gathering
the dead, etc. Wind blew at the rate
of so miles an hour and did untold
damage.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Teachers Institute.

The next Teachers Institute for
Sully county will be held in Onida,
beginning on Monday, May 7th. Prof
j. w. Harden will conduct the institute.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

s. NJ. STocKsLAGER, of Indiana who
was recently appointed Commissioner
of the General Land Office, has been
confirmed. We predict that he will
make q much better official than
Sparks.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
Horse and Cattle Herd.

The undersigned will herd cattle and
horses in the Okobojo valley, near
Clifton, during the season of 1888, be.
ginning April 18th and closing Novem-
Der lst. Plenty of water and good
range. Terms cattle $l.00 for the
season; horses so cents per month.
WILL POTTER, Clifton.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

For Sale--60 cents per bushel-
40 bushels of Millet Seed. Leave Or
ders at Potter's store or call at resi-
dence, B miles west of Clifton.
ID. A. HARPoLD.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

The regular Spring Examination of
Teachers of Sully county will he held
at Onida, d. r., on Tuesday, April Sd,
1888. The next succeeding examlna-
ton will be held June Bird, 1888.
l.. ID. CARR,
County Superintendent.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31

The sprightly Huron Daily Ners
IS welcome visitor to this Office. The
Ne,os Is genuine newspaper, one the
people of Huron should feel proud of
and give good support. 1t contains
all the latest telegraphic and general
news.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-03-31
HOME HAPPENINGS.


f. f. Brooking left Monday for
Huron.
Tomorrow, Sunday, will be All
Fools Day.
Wild geese are now playing havoc
with corn standing in the shock
-FoR SALE-Span of Mules-ln-
quire off. II. Gropengieser, Clifton.
Frank Peterson and family arrived
safely at Seattle, Washington Territory.
Teachers should remember and
attend the examination Tuesday next.
L. C. Weyand at Onida, sells
Arbuckle's Coffee for 25 cents per
package.
A. J. Darr killed two fine wild
geese in Harry Stockton's corn field,
Tuesday.
Dennis Cronan is preparing to
move the barn from the Earnest place
to his farm
-Weyand, at Onida, has anything
you want in the hardware and imple-
ment line.
The Board of County Commls-
sioners will meet N regular session
Monday next.
The spring of 1883 is the most
backward of any in Dakota for a
number of years.
George Thompson and Joe Slater,
of Summit township, made us short
call, Wednesday evening.
B. p. Hoover of Fairbank, was in
town Tuesday on business, and while
here called on the WATCHMAN.
Harry Stockton is the owner of a
l4-months-old heifer that gave birth to
a fine large calf one day last week.
Mrs. Dan. Adams returned home
from Downey, Iowa, Thursday, where
she spent the winter visiting relatives.
For IL pounds of Granulated
Sugar for Sl.00, go to l.. c. Weyand's
Grocery at Onida.
Quite a number of the farmers and
stockmen are running short of hay, on
account of the snow remaining on the
prairie.
Miss Cora Botsford has returned
to her home south of town, after spsnd-
ing the winter IN Blunt attending
school She expects to teach during
the spring and summer.
John B. Ashley of Huron, who
made proof on claim near the bridge
north of town in 1884 and is well and
favorably known here, was married
March 18th to Miss Nellie Blount of
Huron.
Always remember that j. II. Gro
pengieser, Probate Judge, can make
your final proof, or homestead, timber
culture and pre-emption filing, and give
him your work.
-Wm. Fagner purchased span of
well matched black mares from party
residing at Waterford, Wednesday,
Mr. Fagner now owns more good brood
mares than any other man in Sully
county.
| Mrs. s. 4. Dempsey, formerly of
Clifton but now residing in Ashton,
Sphinx county, has recently been suffer
ing with very painful sore eyes. 1t
became necessary to have an operation
performed upon one of them, the sight
having become almost entirely covered.
The two schools in Hartford town
ship will be opened for the spring term
of three months on Monday next,
April End. The Ripley school, No. l,
will be taught by Mrs. Clara Pratt and
the Brooking, No. 2, by Mrs. Eliza
Brooking. The ladies are excellent
teachers and the school board of Hart
ford are fortunate in again securing
their services.
Through the courtesy of Geo. w
Haight we have this week been ena.
bled to peruse copy of the Albany
| On. W Erpress containing an account
of the terrible blizzard in New York
State on the 18th and 18th inst. sen,
him by Rev. w. ID. Buckalew. The
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-17

Mississippi to Texas and throughout the
central valleys, including the corn belt
also in the tobacco region of Kentucky
and Tennessee. The seasonal rainfall Is
largely in excess in the southern portion
OF the gulf States and slightly in excess in
New York, Pennsylvania, the interior of
New England and over the upper Missis-
slppi and lower Mississippi valleys. The
large deficiency OF rainfall which was pre-
vlously reported on the south Atlantic
coast and in northern Mississippi has been
greatly reduced during the present month,
where the seasonal rainfall now generally
exceeds so per cent. OF the normal.
General Remarks-Reports from the
corn belt, including Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Missouri and Nebraska, indicate that the
weather during the week has been espe-
cially favorable and that the corn crop,
which is very large is generally secure and
past injury from frost. The frosts which
occurred during the week along the north
ern border of Iowa and in Minnesota, Wis
consin and Michigan did some damage TO
growing crops Over the western portion
OF the cotton region, including Alabama
and Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Texas, the favorable
weather during the week has greatly inn
proved all growing crops and cotton pick
ing is in progress in all these States. In
North and South Carolina all growing crops
have been seriously injured by heavy rains
and dangerous floods. The weather dur
ing the week has been especially favorable
for tobacco in Kentucky and Tennessee.
The weather in the middle Atlantic States
and New England was generally unfavor-
able for the ripening Of crops and farm
work was retarded.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-17
TEXAS FRIGHTENED.
The State Quarantines Against
New Orleans Without Any Cause,
as There is No Fever There.
A Statement Which is Most EN-
phatically Convincing
That Not Single Case Is Or Has
Appeared in the Oity.
Seyenty-Four New Cases Reported at
Jacksonville and Nine Deaths Occur
An Indignant Statement
from Decatur. Ala.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
New ORLEANS, Sept. l6.-At late hour
last night the Picdgne received the fol-
lowing special from Galveston: II has Just
been ascertained from DR.. Blunt, quaran-
tine officer here, that DIR. Rutherford,
State health officer, while here today had
ordered the immediate enforcement of a
rigid quarantine against New Orleans, and
had instructed DIR. Blunt to intercept
and hold in quarantine all yes.
sells coming from that port the
maximum number OF days fixed
by law. This applies to rail, as we'll as
vessel traffic. DIR. Blunt gave as a reason
for this action that DR.. Rutherford said
that he had received intelligence that sew
eral well-defned cases Of yellow fever had
developed in New Orleans, and that the
State health officer was determined 10 ex-
haust every means in his power TO keep
the epidemic out OF Texas. DIR. Ruther-
ford left on the steamer Arkansas this
afternoon, and IL is supposed his destina-
ton is Brownsville.
The PicdyDne makes the following edi-
b'Aihi NllNltNus nv L " Nlhfh Nillh
morning n telegram was received from
Galveston to the effect that DIR. Ru,her-
ford, the health officer OF Texas, has de-
clared rigid quarantine against New Or
leans for all parts OF Texas. This official
has been guilty in his past career Of many
uncalled for and arbitrary acts, bat
perhaps he never did anything
moro uncallcd for and arbitrary
than the action reported in our SPECIAL
telegram. As the health OF New Orleans
is excellent, aud as the board Of health
here and the press are pledged 10 report
even the first suspicious case, and rs there
is nothing that the secret emissa-
RIGS, which DR.. Rutherford Is accus-
toned 10 send out for the purpose,
can find hereto ground for a prciense
for quarantine upon. II is impossible 10
understand how any rational and reasona-
bic official could take such an unprovoked
, and outrageous step. But il Is Dr. Ruth
crior1's way. Railroad men and mcr-
chants, backed up by President Wilkin-
son, OF the State board Of health, have
wired remonstrancct Gov. Ross.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-17
DECATUR N ALL RIGHT.
No Say the citizens IA Convention A..
-embied-Dr Cochran Di-IiLcd.

Special Dispatch 20 The Appeal.
DECATUR, Ala, Sept lG.-Eycrything
is perfectly quiet in Decatur this evening.
There Is not the least sign or semblance Of
yellow fever. Since Friday night vt s
O'Clock frequent showers have fallen and
the mir has been quite cool. Our people
are not at all alarmed and have no apprc.
tensions that fever will break out here.
The course DIR. jerome Cochran has pur-
sued aud the kilograms he has sent touch.
Ing A. d. Spcnccr's death, are much re-
grottcd aud severely condemned. After
the post norton Of Spcnccr's body was
held and the consultation Of physicians
was over he utterly ignored the opinion Of
the nine who held that Spencer did not
have yellow fever and sent a telegram 20
the press over his official signature saying
Spencer died with yellow fever. lie held
the opinions Of others In contempt
and arrogtcd 10 himself moro knowl-
edge, based upon the autop-
~ than nine other skilliul
medical men. Since then he has sent
frequent other dispatches saying, ono
other cases, no new cases, and only one
case" etc, thereby decciying the public
and creating the impression away from
here that there has rally been one case Of
yellow fever in Decatur. In this way DR..
Cochran has done our people an iucpara.
bic wrong.
Last night public meeting, largely at
tended, was held nj Institute hall. The
Hon. II. @. Jones, jr., was made chair
man, W. w. Littlcjohn aud Dr.. H.. Hens.
" Grubbs secretaries. A preamble as
sorting the belief, founded upon the In.
ycstigation aud opinions Of medical cx'
pcris, that no yellow fever had been In De
calur this season, and asking that the
guarantees Of the various towns against
Ms be raised or modified, was unanimously
passed. Also a resolution respectfully ~
qucsting the surgcon'gcncml OF tho United
States 10 send n yellow fever expert herr
who resides outside Of Alabama ~ invest
igatc the sanitary condition Of the city
and the cause OF 4. u. spcnccr's death.
The information contained In MCmphi
papers Of yesterday that yellow fever la,
appeared In Birmingham created n rifle
aud Mayor Austin was at once requisite,
20 quarantine against that city. A scc0n'
thought, however, prevailed and bclor
proclaiming quarantine against Birmin {
ham Il was concluded 10 await further dc
yolOpmcnis l.. HENstY GRunns,
Eliior Decatur Nctrt
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-17
MISSISSIPPI CROPS.
Special Items from Various Points In
tho STANDARDIZATION Bulletin.

special Items rom various Points IN
tho Statc-woathcr Bulletin.
Following Is the weather crop bulletin
Of the Mississippi! weather service, In co.
operation with the United States Signal
service, for the week ending Saturday,
September 10, 1858:
RAINFALL-For the past week the rain
fall has been about the average and ai-
iccied crops iayombly.
TEMPERATURE ANp SUNsuNE-Thc tenn
pcralup Is generally reported about the
average, with n liberal amount Of sun
shine, which was beneficial TO crops.
CRor CONDITIONS dry weather
and sunshine has materially improved the
condition Of crops. Tie outlook Is better
and farmers encouraged. Cotton picking
progressing rapidly.
SPECIAL lrENB-Oxford: Perfect wealth
or during past week.
Batcsyille: Prospects Of a larger crop
than last year.
GrccnyiIlc: Condition Of crops improy-
ing under favorable weather
Atnish Crops in bad condition.
Holly Springs Cotton opening rapidly;
picking becoming general.
Mobile: Condition during past week
more favorable.
Palo Alto. The fine weather has chccrcl
up farmers and made things lively
Peach Grove: Splendid weather TOT
saving hay
Coldwaicr Wind and sunshine dried
up low places.
Coaccyillc. The crops are showing bet
ter this week.
Pennington: Frequent showers injuri.
Gus 10 hay crop.
Nicksburg. Tho past week has been
Just the weather desired 10y planters lot
maturing crops.
Y. n. FuLroN, Director.
NJ. J. Wm0ur, a., Sig Corps Asst
University Mississippi, Sept. 10, 1883.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-17


W,suiNoIoN, Sept, 10. The I'LL 10
create au executive department Of ugncul-
turc stands M the head ot the senate
calendar ~ uunnishcd business. having
| displaced the Washington Territory bil
RON the position which IL had occupied
about two months
The other Territorial bills, namely. those
Monians. which have fs2cSd RRGNH sI-I sid
orders" for dates long since passed. and
which thereby had certain tights vi ~ay
after the "unhnished business, hayy als0
been sent back 10 their places In the body
Of the calendar.
While n vote ~ the Senate may nj any
timC bring one ~ these measures a. tho
itunt again iur consideration, their dis
placement is held a. indicate apurpOse
not to touch the Territorial question again
this SESSION. The short debate on the de-
mHmvnt ui agriculture hill, which took
| place Friday evening, developed no uppo-
| itiun a. thO titular purpose Of the meas
urc, but strong desire was manifested
| bv numbers i senators, including senator
rlumh. who has the bill Ia change,
a. restore the section struck out hy tho
Senate committee, which provides iur tho
Transfer VI the weather bureau 10 the pro-
posed new executive department. This 10
the pending question, aud ~ cuns.dcra-
ton will opvn the proceedings ui tho
week o., agreement, the bill gives way NJ
O'Clock tomorrow iof vote ON the Noon
spl,miiuu ui the passage II the Chinese
restriction h.Il, bat aside irDm this inter-
mpiilu There b. an understanding that IL
shall hold the floor until dHpufrd II, un.
lps, un appropriation hIl shall b. brought
bod. uo,uui thr measures indicated, tho
Senate hls uu program. An effort Will 10
made to clear the calendar IT House bills
IuruF the week, but % b. doubted that
much UIlI boz accomplished, The vNpyri-
purr ui the past thTu weeks leads 10 an
expectation that campaign politics viii
LARGELY consume The time II thr Sonnic.
whatever may Boz the pending legislative
question. u b. probable that the general
deficiency hll will BE- reported from the
committee before thc middle ~ the week.
There BE- probability II r. contest la tho
House tomorrow between the apurDpria-
TONS committee, which ha, la charge tho
| conference report Dn the sundry civil np-
preparation hill, and the friends ui iho
| oklahoma hill The lust named bIII be- no
| pending order, On q motion 90 rlss . un'
! dpr suspension Of tho rules Should iB
promoters uil tU SECURE consideration i1r
! i MONDAY the effort will doubles. %. ~
| moved neat diy. and u Ihr opposition IL
! very pronounced. little lrgI Station b. .kuly
! On Lu achieved during tho week % Ny nil
| b. kept before tho House. The irI...ru.y
! hilI. ihr only remaining uucnlriyI lrHI'
priIiIun bill besides thv suudry yINIIH..H -
! expected to BE- returned from thy senate
! Nuiurr the end OF the week.
The democrats u the House will hold a
/ caucus ON the adjournment question ~
Tuesday evening, the result OF which nay
| mudiiy or wholly change thu ugHrg oi
proceeding, Tor the week, Of iof ,hs yntrj
| remainder ui the session.