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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

Fred Carruth, formerly of the Dako.
ia Bell, published at Sioux Falls, but
now on the Chicago Herald, is rather
hard on Dakota weather. One Of his
humorous items relative to a CONVEX
sation between Chicagoan and a Da-
kota man reads this way:
Whats the matter with this here
durn town, anyhow 2" continued the big
man, taking off his cap and unbutton-
ing his vest. "All the sody water ma
chimes is done up in tishoo paper an
burned if kin find so much ez a drink
O. ice water. / sh'u'd think sech hot
weather eZ'
"Hot weather. broke in the other
man. .For the Lords sake, man, its
5 below!'
Gosh! is it hot's that?' said the big
man mopping his face and moving in
to the shade.
aWhere'd you come from, anyway ?'
asked the Chicago man, in an aWed
voice.
Dakota an in the last blizzard I
WtlS--"
30, see," said the Chicagoian, .been
pretty cold up your way lately, and you
amt used to our mild climate. .
That's it, that's it," responded the
Dakota man, drawing himself up with
conscious pride. sNhy, in the last
blizzard :twez so cold didn't have q
smoke fur near week"
sHow'S that" asked his hearer--
Cigar freeze while you were smoking 2"
o, no, butt took q steam Rrindston8
four days to light match.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
A wildcat scheme.

st. Paul News: It's an undeniable
fact that this country and people suffer
much at the hands Of pension sharks
There are sharp practitioners who gain
their livelihood by imposing upon the
credulty of those who are desirous OF
receiving needed aid from grateful
government in return for services ren.
dered in time Of need. These sharks
are continually casting about for some
means by which they can bleed pension
applicants or defraud the government
AS they are shrewd and unscrupulous
they seldom fail to discover the means
desired.
Their latest move, it would appear, Is
scheme to induce veterans to apply
for bounty land grants of 1Go acres
each, or the value thereof in cold cash
1t is new wrinkle, and while the circu.
lars sent out to accomplish the purpose
read honestly and fairly, there is no
doubt that it is an ingenious plan to
gain possession of a huge land grant
upon an acre of which no veteran will
ever harvest crop.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
Dakota Talent In the East.

st. Paul Press: A young western
singer Miss Sedohr Rhodes Of GranG
Forks, Dak.-has attracted consider
able favorable mention from the press
of New York, despite the prejudice
that exists against anything that is 9
product of the ''rowdy west" Miss
Rhodes made her metropolitan. debut
at Chickering hall, winning the com.
mendation of large musical audience
including Mrs. Anne Louise Cary Ray
mond, Mime. Paul Julien, Miss Earl
Miss Thurber and other well known
musical people. Miss Rhodes voice is
said to be phenomenal in compass, at
tanning G in alto; and is displayed to
artistic advantage by her fine staccati
and facility and br!iliancy of execution
Her programme numbers were, Bel
lini's polaeoa, .Son Vergin Vezzosa;'
Verdisa aria, aCaro Nome" and two
songs by Eckert and Chopin--Viardot
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

Articles Of incorporation OF THE
ADVOCATE newspaper plant have been
received, and the proper officers will
be chosen shortly. The policy of the
paper viii remain republican and for
division. A great deal of additional
material will be added to the plant, in
Guiding all paraphrenalia for steam
power and the enlargement of the pa
per
The new ADVOCATE viii be larger
than the old; it viii be improved in
every department. A strong company
is included in the personnel of the stock
holders, and whenever the management
can see chance for improvement that
opportunity will doubtless be grasped.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

g.nsf rR,annA-

Now is the last chance to get your
pictures taken by Locke. He has
re-opened his photograph gallery
and will do business until March 81
and no longer, IN CANTON. He has
sold out. and the first Of April Mr.. Sat
erbo occupies Lockess old stand. Rush
in at once and have your work done,
Don't wait until his time is nearly up,
because he will have more than he can
do during the last week he is here. Pic
tlres will now be taken at reduced
rates. Remember he takes pictures as
large as life-size. If you have old pic.
lures you want copied and enlarged
bring them in. March 81 he closes his
gallery.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
isfaction that has existed in the terri

isfaction that has existed in the terri
tory with reference to the railroads
and the extreme difficulties in the way
of satisfactory administration of the
law. The crudity Of the present rail
way legislation, both national and ter
ritorial, is fruitful source of trouble
which time and experience will re-
move. The convention of northwest
ern railroad commissioners and its
beneficial results is referred to, and
the recommendations urged by that
convention will be presented to the
next legislature.
The condition of the roads is in gen
eral excellent and the prospects fol
extensions next year are brighter than
ever. There have also been some
gratifying reductions n freight and
passenger rates, principally in North
Dakota. There have been % killed
and 1876 injured during the year by
accidents.
With regard to the operation OF the
new grain law the commission makes
supplementary report. Under the law
for the first time in the history of Da
kota a set of standard grades, sub
stantially uniform with those of Min
nesota, has been established. The
commission has also licensed 241 ele-
vators throughout the territory, with
a combined capacity of S,64l,O0O
bushels. Besides these there are 265
elevators which have applied for Ii
censes and have not yet completed
their bonds, and 30S elevators which
claim to do private business and are
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

Il is said the democratic policy re-
garding the admission Of the territories
was uncovered at the caucus OF a ma.
jority of the house committee Satur-
day afternoon. A democratic mem.
Der of.the committee said:
don't know that we have anything
to conceal. The republicans on the
committee will find what we are going
to do today, when the full committee
will meet, and I'd just as soon they
knew it now. They will make a mo-
tion to report bill admitting South
Dakota as state. We will vote it
down and agree on measure letting
in the whole territory. But we will
take care of something beside Dakota.
We are going to let in Montana, New
Mexico and Montana, and it will prob
ably be done by an omnibus bill.
Guess the republicans can't kick about
Washington, while Montana and New
Mexico have as big population now
as other states had when admitted.
Dakota, we rather suspect, will be re-
publican, though you can't tell what a
democratic national administration
may not do. Washington is fair fight
ing ground, but, in spite Of a demo-
cratic delegate, we are afraid. Mon
tana, however, is democratic; SO is
New Mexico. We're not welded to
the territory, though, aud somewhere
taof thnh = IA
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
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DAkNtA Anead.

Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin: Peo
pie who dwell sin the land Of the Da&o
tas," and who do an immense amnun'
of Dragging concerning everything con
nected with their big territory climate
included ARE respectfully notified thai
in the matter Of low temperature Wis.
consin is still in the lead. Chippewa
Falls beats all previous records with 9
score of IS below zero on Saturday
morning, and no telling what the city
would have done il the Thermometers
had been longer.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
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Notice Of Ssecinl Election

Notice is hereby given that '.on the first Tues
day in March II (beng the 9th day thereof) A. D..
1883, election will be held in the various pre-
cncts of Lincoln county, Dakota, at the plsc es
designated for holding town meetings or elections
in said precincts, for the purpose of voting upon
the following proposition, towt:
''Shall the county commissioners of Lincoln
county, Dakota he empowered to sell block four
teen in CANTON proper commonly known as the
court house sQuare), for sum not less than
Twelve Thousand Dollars (Sl2 000), and apply the
proceeds OF asid sale to the purchase OF q new
court house site within the limits of the city O.
CANTON, and the erection of court house there
on"
Those voting at said election who are in favor Of
gaid proposition shall have written or printed on
their ballots
"FoR THE PROposITIoS;''
Those opposed
AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
The polls of said election to be open ed at
O'Clock R.. m. and continue open until O'Clock p
of said day.
Dated CANTON, Dakota February 8, 1888.
Fl RI. COOPER,
Conn ty uditor Lincoln co unity, Dakota.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
THE CAMP FIRE NEXT WEEK
General Lyon Post, G. A. r.. Will
Make 1t Lively For One Evening
Next Week,

General Lyon Post, G. A. r.. Will
Make 1t Lively For One Evening
Next Week.
On the evening of Washington's s
birthday, February %, General Lyon
Post will hold another one of their in
teresting camp fires at Bedford Hall.
Preparations are being made by the
management to make this one of the
most interesting camp fires Of any one
of the series ever held in CANTON. A
pleasant feature of the evening viii be
a social dance after the exercises.
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend. Below is the program blocked
out by the committee for the evenings
entertainment: s.. r..
Music ny orchestrs.
Introductory remarks by Commander.
Patriotic song.
Speech-Capt. ". H. Stoddard,
Music-Ladies' qusrtette.
Recitation.
Bayonet exercise.
Song,
Bugle calls.
Sword exercise.
Music by orchestra.
Presentation OF army souvenir to each holder
under 12 cents.
Dance Immediately after the entertainment.
Tickets 80 cents.
Music by Reynolds orchestra.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

We have received the official report
of the argument made pro and con up
on the admission of Dakota before the
committee on territories, February /,
The argument made by Judge Clifford
is an unanswerahle one; it Is replete
with statistical facts as to the con
dition Of Dakota its people, its mag
nitude, its wealth, banking and com
mercial interests, railroad facilities
farming, manufacturing and mining
points, its collegiate, normal and pub
lie school institutes; its tribute to the
postonice and internal revenue of the
government. We wish every person
OF voter Of intelligence in the United
States could read that mastery enort,
The harangue Of Oriway Johnson com
ing after IN nply to Judge Clifford is
ike single pun Of stale tobacco
smoke against = sixty-mi -an-houz
blizzard, and no more effective to stay
the. storm blast. IN one portic, Dele
rata Clifford saws:
10 state ever created out Of the
public domain had at the time Of adj
mission anything like the population
n.sa 8 stssas ss.,s .nd fha Il claims & of a every M
L.s.a ....- .s~,;,taa ..s,, - .nnaYed into tne
49,. :. - ts;s t;rs haor n rnmn.r;snn
sa.s- 1,l.,n = s',.s s ... tha .,.;n. of norosa
ns 8 ,,,,S,t;or. = h.ve haen violated
s.;t,,t;crsl ..s nhi;gaf;o,,s troiden m,
cols,.s ..s sI.,1s, .ra sr;r;t az wsll Is tha lat.
g, g. o,,r -. cct,arnmant - q cast .onfemnt.
~, =. ~. s;as 80, s. tha cas. e narota
u'.s nsiato No. to;,av.;s Il. t.,r;tory nnlv il
n.ma -rs- s every ~ condition. and as :
Est - .a.ii & i i mere colony Of province as
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

The war cloud hoyerlng over the
democratic camp Indicates everything
but balmy summer and fair breezes
for Cleveland's on its voyage for a
double term at the white house. The
thunderbolt Cleveland hurled in his
last annual message to congress set
the protection democrats to squirming,
and the commotion produced in
northern democratic strongholds in the
manufacturing and labor districts is
duplicated in many of the southern
states where free trade would be con-
sidered fatal to their interests, and the
sssoiid south" is threatening volcanic
political outbursts. New York, the
pivotal state and pet boast of Cleve-
lands supporters, is nven from Buffa-
10 to the coast BY Hill and anti -Cleve-
land yells. New Jersey, Ohio, Mary
land, Virginia, Pennsylvania and even
Kentucky democrats are likewise
sshnck up" and are looking for some-
body to floor Cleveland. Some Of his
own cabinet, u,mor says, are hating
between two opinions. whether to en-
dorse his startling stab at American
Industries and thereby misrepresent
their home constituency, OF reflect
their true sentiments by resigning and
openly repudiating doctrines that are
repugnant to the thousands who earn
their livelihood by honest and, under
the protective system, remqperative
labor. We anticipate the ides Of No
vember win voice an overwhelming
protest cthe pernicious dogmas that
characterize the present administra-
ton.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
The Newspaper law,

Any person who has taken q paper regularly
from the postofice, whether directed to him not
or whether he has subscribed or not, is RESPONSE
blefor the payment.
The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers or periodicals from the postof.ice, or
removing and leaving it uncalled for is prima
face evidence OF Intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper discontinued he
he must pay all arrearages or the publishers may
continue to send it until payment is made and COL
lect the whole amount, whether the paper is taken
from the Office or not,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16

I. Thorson s Co., of this city, are
now in better shape than ever to make
farm loans on easy terms. They loan
only for private parties, and you avoid
the delay and red tape of the loan COM
panies. Call and see them.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
Dres.makine ana sowing.

Mrs. Julia Chapman has located in
rooms Just opposite THE ADvocATE
office. and will do all kinds OF dressmak.
ing and family sewing.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-16
The CkK ABEoe CIT Z,
PunL1sHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
CANTON, LINCOLN COUNTY. OAK.
Terms of Subscription.

EEE1QS BE EStIBSETE1FtIUHe
ONE COPY, ONE YEAR, $500
ONE COPY, Six MONTH";, 100
ONE COPY, THREE MONTHS, 80
@We have adopted the cGah in advance system,
believing it mucn better for tbs PATRON and know
Jug it to be more desirable for the publisher.
Job Printing.
THE ADVOCATE Printing House is prepared to
promptly execute all kinds of commercial and legal
job printing. Orders taken for blank books. We
are not to be eyCeled In this line, either in pricer
quality. Dakota legal blanks In small or lare
lots. Mail orders receive prompt attention.
CARTER Bros, Publishers.
a. L. CARTER, G.E.CARTER
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
debts 60 be FORGIVEN.

Here are few of the silly things
which men have agreed to do in case Of
osing election wagers. OF course you
haven't done so:
Trundle wheelbarrow through the
streets.
Run the gauntlet between two rows of
men armed with clubs.
Canvass for the sale of sewing ma
chimes and give the profits to the win
ner.
Sit a-straddle of the ridge.pole of q
barn for tGelve hours.
Shave the top of the head.
Wear n petticoat.
Eat boiled crow.
Walk on the hands and knees.
Sweep the street with broom.
Swim river.
Get drunk.
Wear straw hat on Christmas day,
Eat quart Of raw oatmeal.
Shovel snow off the neigh bors's walks
all Winter.
Walk barefooted long distance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19

It would. almost recompenSA Mrs.
Cleveland for her disappointment if
she could hear half che Kind things
that are being said about her these
days. All Of us, without distinction of
party, have learned to like the sweet
little lady who next March will make
way for Mrs. Harrison.
Boston Globe: President Cleveland
bears his defeat with characteristic
squanimity. After all, why shouldn't
be2 BE has had his INNINGS and goes
out without discredit, for it it is certain
that the final footings will show chat,
although lacking an electoral majority,
he has q handsome majority of the
popular vote.
Anschlag's Uranium was opened in
Los Angeles. Saturday, in the presence
of number Of interested ply siciaus
and was found to be normal in weight
and appearance. except for a slight
discoloration of the membrane where it
adhered to the brain matter. The head
was well shaped and there were no in
dications to encourage the theory of in
sanity.
Willie Stanley. commonly known as
"Willie, " who has been OH trial in San
Francisco. for obtaining jewelry under
false pretenses, was convicted of said
charge in Judge Murphy's court last
Friday. The Jury found the accused
guilty qfter five minutes deliberation.
With the exception of looking shade
more gloomy thau usual, willie" re-
manned impassive. Sentence was de-
ferred until usxt Saturday, when
motion for new trial will be made.
Big Bertha's own case was set for this
morning.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
The Secret az u.

young man, I'm sorry to see you
80 much addicted to the use of
tobacco" said the seedy-looking pas
senger to traveller in the smoking car.
at is terrible thing, II you would but
realize it, to be such o slave to to-
bacco."
"Oh, I'm not slave to to it at ALL"
was the reply. II Gun quit using it
whenever want to-"
"why don't you quit it them"
because don't want to-"
"Did you ever quit it2"
"No-o, I can't ray ever did"
"Why notP"
"Well, don't know as 1 ever wanted
to-"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Chinese Exclu.ion Act.
A Wasbington dispatch saws:

A Washington dispatch says:
The Collector Of Customs at San
Francisco reported to the Treasury De-
partment the arrival Of a vessel with a
number Of Chinese from Seattle. The
vessel touched at Victoria, ard the Col
lector inquiries il that fact makes their
landing unlawful, under the terms OF
the Chinese Exclusion Act. The Treas-
ury Department declines 10 issue any
instructions in the matter. and leaves
it entirely to the discretion of the Col
lector.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19

A Surgeon will visit Wells, Nov. 10th,
Elko, Nov. Goth and Tuscarora, Nov.
22nd, fully prepared to examine and
trent all chronic diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Catarrh of Head and Throat, Con-
sumption, Cancer. also Club Feet,
Spinal Curvature. Hip and Knee dis
eases. Piles, Fistula, etc., cured with
out the knife. Remember the dates.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19

The Walker Lake Bulletin snys: On
Wednesday last rich strike was made
in tho tunnel Of the Antelope mine.
in which Judge Sewell owns third
interest, at Aurora. about 1876
feet from the bottom Of the
winze and in the neighborhood Of
900 feet from the surface. The ore
body in about three feet wide. It is
contiguous TO the Young America, from
which 81, OOO, 900 was takon ont in the
paImy days Of that camp. The Ante
lope is under lease to the Silver Hill
Mill Company The ore will assay
$500 to $500 per ton, and IL undoubted-
ly big thing for Aurora,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Ju &C Received

Over two hundred new samples for
custom made Spring md Summer Cloth
ing.
II you want fine suit of clothes made
to order, latest in style, perfect in fit,
best in quality and cheapest in price,
come and look at my samples. You
can't help being suited.
M. REINHARr
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
His Disability.

A man applied for a pension at the
agency in Augusta, Me-, and being
asked on what ground he thought him
self entitled to a pension, answered.
drunkenness" The as.onished PEN
sion agent told him that pensions are
only granted for disability contracted
in the army. 81 know that" said
the applicant. "Drunkenuess is my
disability, and + contracted it in the
army"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
go PER GENT. REDUCTION.

The election is over and in order to
keep step with the march of reduced
prices We have determined to make a 20
per cent reduction in the subscription
price of the INDEPENDENT to all who paw
in advance. Hereafter the WEEKLY
INDEPENDENT will be "a and the DAILY
INDEPENDENT SO year, postage paid,
Invariably in ddpance,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
The sagebrush warbler.

A Madrid dispatch of the 18th
says.
Nine. Nevada sang in Lakme at the
opera house last night. Among the
audience we're the Queen of Spain and
the Queen of Portugal, and their chill.
dren, members of historic Spanish fam
lilies, and many other distinguished
persons.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Texas SIftAnRs.

A "a weekly paper, 800 pages. / 500
illustrations, 5000 columns, the most
popular Humorous Paper in the United
States, for 81 year by subscribing for
the INDEPENDENT. Our contract with
the SiftingR expires January 81. 1889.
Send in your subscriptions previous to
that date.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
0dertakIng.

Having purchased OF Brown d Hos
kins their interest in the Undertaking
business, am now prepared to attend
to all calls in that line. will also at
tend to the repairing and upholstering
Of Furniture, etc. Shop on Commercis!
street, next door to Brown il Hoskins
old stand.
6-5. n. F.PETBRsoN.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
ruano For SnIe.

Miss Ida Pullman has for sale an
Opera-Grand Upright Piano. Being
new and in good repair is is bargain
for anyone in need OF first-class in
strument. For further particulars and
terms call on Geo. Pullman ut the
Depot Hotel. 11-17 1w.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
olive audn,etaive.0

Those who desire to purchase the best
quality uf Groceries and Provisions are
referred to the above reliable house
where fair dealing and courteous treat
ment is the ,ule. Glassware, Tinware.
Stops yArs, Nails etc. always in stock
LII II CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Special Notice,

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to john Payne, SUCCESSOR
to Payne & Frrnald, are hereby notified
to make payment before the LIST day of
November. 1888, AZ all accounts unpaid
ut that date will be placed in the
hands Of my attorney for collection.
JOHN PATNE,
Elko, Oct. 0, 1888. II
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Death
OF Noah
Daughter.
Webster,s

Eliza Webster Jones, widow OF the
late Rev. Henry Jones and daughter Of
Noah Webster, died at Bridgeport,
Conn, Friday morning, aged eighty
i've years.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
ShaIo for Nnne.
n. p. PETBRsoN.

We are prepared to furnish IN e1
cellent quality OF ShaIo for fuel, in
quantities to suit from half ton mp.
Leave orders at the Humboldt House.
O1-22 LANG 4 Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Dentistry.

DR.. n. ". Parsons desires us 10 shy
that he will not be able to return to
Elko until the 18th instant, and that he
will romain here one week from that
date. III I'd.