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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
THERE IS such a thing as giving til

THERE Is such thing as giving the
people an overdose of this county option
business. A bill has been introduced to
allow each county to vote as to whether
it will fence or herd. The bill ought to
be termed can act providing for contin-
uous border warfare in Dakota" Stock
would stray from the fence counties into
the no.fence counties they would be I'M
pounded in droves, and "the butt end of
the law would be invoked until the ter
ritory abounded in "calf cases" and there
would be extreme bitterness and i'll
feeling between citizens living near the
dividing line of counties working under
different stock laws. A law allowing
free range from November to April 1
would be good thing, but during the
remainder Of the year the stock interest
is small fraction in importance as
compared with the strictly agricultural
interest. There IS minority in the terri
tory who would be glad to see our herd law
overthrown, and the bill referred to looks
entirely too much like an entering wedge
With the herd law abolished, the money
invested in fences in Dakota would soor
overbalance the value of her stock.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
COAL FOR SALE
At the Brindle Mine, at So per ton.
The Inaugural Ball.

Capt. Jinks, who taught young ladies
how to dawnce," would be good deal
astonished at the noise made about the
inaugural ball.--Courier-Jo Journal Nouis.
ville),
mo one in his senses Dances" saith
the Latin stole but Benjamin Harrison
led a quadrille at Indianapolis few
weeks ago, and proposes to have first
class ball on the evening of the day of his
inauguration. Enquirer.
Gen. Harrison will be at the ball He
may not dance !; but it will be some satis-
faction to know from the dispatches that
he can dance. This country does not
want wicked and dissolute president,
nor does it want one who IS so abnor-
mally plous that he is not human. "On
with the dance. kansas City Star.
Why don't the Methodist ministers of
Indianapolis direct their attention to
Governorelect Hovey first? A ball, and
a big one at that, is to be part OF his in
auguration ceremonies, and it would be
more seemlY if these alleged social re
formers would straighten out matters at
their own home before undertaking to
regulate the nation.--Indianapo Jour
nal.
We cannot help thinking that the
preachers who ask the abolition of the
inimemorial custom of ball at the in
auguratlon of a president make an un
reasonable request. Nobody will be com
PEELED to attend the ball. Those who
think it wicked to do so ought to stay
away. But is 1t right for one set of mcr
to try to control the consciences of 9th
ers7-Macon Telegraph.
There are more good people than bat
people who dance. More real, harmless
pleasure than evil is derived from dane
| ing. Besides, Gen. Harrison has no bust
| ness to condemn social custom in whicl
so many of his countrymen participate
He is president of those who do, as vel
as those who do not, dance. and it i
| likely that the former largely exceed tn
latter in number.-Cleveland Leader.
In view of the fact that there are s,
many real evils in the country which neet
a remedy, 1t seems to be little strang
that the preachers should jump on the in
augural ball in such savage way. 1t i
doubtful If any harm is done by it
There Is no more harm in dancing at tha
ball than at any other ball, and there ar
plenty of good Christian people who in
sist that there is no harm whatever i
dancing. 1t is generally those who kno1
least regarding the interior of ball roor
who dcclaim most loudly against tn
dance.-Dallas Herald.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

WHAT a blessing it would be to the
settlers of the New Northwest If Presl-
dent Harrison should get out of the regu-
lar rut and appoint commissioner of, the
general land Office on the ground that the
man appointed has full practical knowl-
edge of the work he will have to do. For
public printer man will be chosen who
has knowledge of the printing business.
For the cabinet statesmen will be named
with regard to their especial fitness for
certain position. But for public land
commissioner it is probable, judging by
the past, that some one will be chosen
who can't tell section corner from go.
pher mound. This is all wrong, and is the
means Of bringing unnecessary worry and
trouble to the nations pioneers. If the
settlers in the biggest public land district
in the United States could get the kindly
ear of Gen. Harrison tor moment they
would shout in it the nomination of a
man for commissioner who knows every
detail of the public-land business who is
popular with every settler; who never
had a superior as register of district of.
flee F; who had at all times words of SYM
pathy and encouragement for the bona
f1de settler striving for home who can
easily penetrate the disguise of the specu-
lator and land shark who, from previous
close relations with settlers, would fully
understand their needs; who, in fact,
would possess every quality desirable IN
commissioner Of the general land office.
And the name which the settlers would
shout in the new presidents ear would be
John A. Rea."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

cnue, and who believe that the topper will
have his liquor any way, and therefore
insist that we must license, that, if each
county would appoint one or more sworn
officlals-straight temperance men--to
handle all the liquor in the county on sal.
aries have the county auditor or county
clerk buy all the liquor, and of good quail
ily; put fair profit on it; not allow
drug stores to sell a drop in any form
not to sell to minors or confirmed drunk
ards; nor allow man to treat mother or
keep billiard hall in connection with
the liquor room; keep the names of all
buyers in book open to inspection, you
would get the revenue, have the liquor,
eliminate the element of private gain and
+ clean out the saloon, leaving no ono to
mourn its departure except its proprietor.
This scheme works well IN Norway and
Sweden, and it might help to settle the
vexed problem here"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
An exchange says that horse knows
more than some men, for it knows when
to saw tneigb."
A Successful Advertiser.

John H. Wanamaker of Philadelphia,
says the Grand Forks Plaindealer, seems
to have the inside track for cabinet po.
sition under Harrison's administration.
Mr.. Wanamaker is the largest retail mer.
chant In the world. During the ten days
preceding Christmas his retail trade av-
eraged HIM 100000 daily, or total of a
million dollars for ten days. As is inva-
riably the rule with successful merchants,
Mr.. Wauamaker Is generous advertiser.
Being asked few days ago to what sim
gle fact did he attribute biz success, he
replied briefly: Il spend $1,000 week in
advertising. Advertising is the leverage
with which this store has been raised up
l do not see how any successful retail
business can be done without liberal ad-
vertislng. Continuous advertising, like
continuous work, is the most effective" :"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

THERE seems to be strong feeling
against trusts, monopolies and million,
aires among some members of the present
legislature, and railroad men, newspaper
publishers, money loaners and other
heavy capitalists appear to have little
mercy awaiting them. As for the news
papers, how would it do to pass an act re.
quiring each politician who becomes 9
candidate for the legislature to pay his
share for the printing of the Legislative
ticket in the district newspapers? In
this way the boys might get back por
tion Of what they will lose Oh mortgage
sales after the Hughes bill becomes law
1t might not be constitutional but the
average Dakota legislature can do any
thing except to leglslate yearllng heifel
into three-year-old steer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
COUNTY NEWS ITEMS.
nlStrOnE.

Correspondence of the RECORD.
Mr., John Anderson is enjoying himself
and recruiting his health visiting friends
in the Goose Lake neighborhood. :. Mar
tin Nelson was visitor to the county
seat last Monday =. Avon Walker has
gone to Minnesota for the winter. W.
s. Casselman has gone to Bismarck to see
how the Farmers Alliance measures are
prosperlng at the hands of the legisla-
ture. >. Mr.. Raymond has gone to Bis
marck, leaving Masters Bolton and Morse
in charge of his stock. =. Mr.. Mandlgo
and family and H. W. Allen and wife
spent Tuesday visiting Carl Goodrich and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Casselman
are spending the winter with their son w.
ST.. T. Buckley lost good horse a
short time ago, and has since purchased
two from Shide g. Lllly.... Mrs. Carl
Goodrich and daughter, Miss Matte,
spent Friday with Mrs. E. Carpenter.
MIDsrMuER
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
IfOu Sc.

BILLS RODUCED-Requiring the tax list
to be printed In the official paper of the county.
"....Lmiting to two successive terms the offices
OF treasurer and sheriff. ..Authorzing county
commissioners to compromise delinquent taxes
Where there is depreciation i'll the value of the
property axed..".Striking out the word "mus-
tard' from the laws III regard TO noxious weeds,
and substituting "Russiaa thistle" therefor
Amending game laws, protecting chickens, etc.,
between Jan. and Aug. Is, quail to Sept. 1, and
geese between May and Sept. l.......To require
II freeholders or claimholders. instead of 6, in a
township, to petition for opening of road. Au.
thorizing the appointment of women over rs to
the office OF notary public
HOUSE BILLS PASsED-Providing for ref
cree in all cases, at the discretion of the court
whether or not both parties TO the suit consent
".......Extending time for funding county indebt
edness.....""To levy special taxes when neces
sary to pay road supervisors...... Changing the
time of tax sale to November.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
Holland Settlement.

Correspondence of the RECORD
A letter from Michigan informs us of
the sudden death of fellow-setter, Ja-
cob Van Putten. The wife of deceased
died short time ago, and the death Of its
father leaves seven months. old baby
boy an orphan. He was young man of
worthy character, and his death is sad
blow to his parents. go. Mrs V. Schot,
who for few days was dangerously i'll,
IS recovering. Our merchant, Henry
Van Beck, is visiting Winona. .... Mr..
John Kleynstra has had quite picnic
lately breaking his wild horses 90. Con
testing claims Is the order of the day in
this neighborhood. On almost every
other quarter there is contest notice
posted up. 80. Mr.. R. Van Putten is going
to leave the country as soon as he can
settle up his business here. The bliz-
zard of last week, although of moderate
form, served to remind us that Dakota is
not in the torrid zone. PARvENu.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
From Absent Pioneers.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. Is.
To the Editor of the RECORD.
I have been closely watching the
weather reports for Dakota blizzards, and
every day until to-day nothing but fine
weather has been reported there. But to-
day news comes of "snow and 20 below
in Dakota" Since we came to OHIO it
has been alternately warm-ralny-mud-
dy--snow--and pleasant weather. To-
day it is snowing--just arrived from Da-
kota, perhaps. Wife and have spent
the most of our time thus far in Stark,
Wayne, Ashland and Wyandotte coun.
ties, and should have remained week
longer only that my wife is suffering
with paralysis Of one of her eyes, and we
were compelled to return to Cleveland, to
my sons, where 1t could he treated. She
is now improving. have been repeating
Dakota stories until I can now tell the
same story about the country and the
blizzards twice the same way. The fact
is we had a blizzard here equal to any
ever saw in Dakota, and we had two
hours ride through it, causing my wife
much suffering find many in Ohio
| who have the Dakota fever, and it may
become contagious by and by. Among
the many questions had to answer was
one that was quite hard-"What is the
population of Williamsport?" However,
l gave it as near as could, allowing for
future prospects," The RECORD comes
| all right, but it was hard to keep it fol-
lowing us for while. Regards to all.
Yours, truly, JOHN KURTz.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
Treating Flax Straw.

A new process of treating fax straw
has been introduced IN the east and in
Europe which should make fax straw
much more valuable than it Is now. 1t is
known as the Boyce process, and in five
minutes produces beautiful white fiber
from stalks just as they are taken from
the field. II is claimed that the fiber is
much superiorro that made by the sold
process, and tue inventors say that it WIN,
make fax straw worth $25 per ton. The
fax may be cut by binder set lows
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
OIniO.

Correspondence of the RECORD.
Mr.. Frank Sherwood was down to
Omio visiting last Sunday and Monday.
......A pleasant little party gathered at
Mr. Cronk's house last Sunday evening,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Cronk had prepared
for every one to have thoroughly en-
joyable time, which every one had. -. We
are sorry to lose our Oldest mail il-carrier
for the winter. Still our new one, Mr.
Swartz, has such cheerful face that one
cannot complain, and his cheerful GOOD
morning and "Good afternoon" serve to
drive away the blues. Mr.. Swartz carried
the mail last~winter, and every one was
pleased with the prompt way in which he
came and went. regardless of storms. ). A
school meeting was held at Mr.. Higbee' 8
place last Tuesday to decide whether to
build a schoolhouse. 1t was decided to
build, and the building to be on section
21...... Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were down
on a visit to Mr.. Cronk's last Tuesday.
......A half-beed "injun" stopped at
Omlo last Tuesday on his way to Stand
ing Rock. He was the first Indian the
scribe has seen since coming to Dakota.
BLIZZARD
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
The LEGISLATURE.
Council.

BILLS 1NTRODUCED-To establish a SOL
diers' and sailors homo Mt Perre..."To allow
counties to insure farmers against hail ...... No
deeds, mortgages transfers to be filed until the
taxes are paid........To abolish two of the three
county official papers. protect and regu-
late primary elections or caucuses; penalties for
illegal voting same as at general elections w 10
allow county superintendents of schools, on pc
tition of five heads of families, to rearrange
school districts.......N office of el-mortgage
sale must be published two weeks.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
To Consum ptives.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with a severe lung affection, and
that dread disease Consumption, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-suferers the means
of cure. To those who desire it he will cteerfully
send Gree of charge) copy of the prescription
used, which they will find sure cure for Con.
sumption, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis, aud all
throat and lung Maladies He hopes all sufferers
will try his Remedy, as 1t is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription, which will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing, will please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, williamsburg
Kings county, New York
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
STRAY HORSES.

Strayed from my ranch IN Sheridan
county, the latter part of October last,
eight head of horses, as follows mares
with colts, one mare branded KIP and
one Sc, colts not branded / mare with.
out colt, branded KIP; 2 yearling geld
ings, not branded three-year- old geld
ing, branded Sc on left hip. Bell on ono
mare.
Also, separate from the above, three
horses, branded either PIX or BK. ANY
one having taken them up, or seen them
address W. E. Low,
Turtle Lake or Washburp, Oak,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
The ssOunlbus Rin.,,

Dispatches from Washington state
that the Springer omnibus" bill, which
has passed the house, is denounced in un-
measused terms by Judge Moody and the
other Dakotans now in Washington. 1t
puts off admission until next winter, and
in many other respects is unsatisfactory.
But of course no one expected Springer
and the democratic majority in the house
to show any genuine friendship for Da-
kOta
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng, is the prescription of one OF
the best female nurses and physicians. in the
United States, and has been used for forty years
with never-failng success by millions of mothers
for their children. During the process of teeth.
ing its value is incaculable. 1t relieves tile child
from pain, cures dyseDtery and diarrhua, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
TO the child it rests the mother. P:ice csc
hot+
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
The Pioneer Days Are over.

The year 1889, says the Casselton Re-
publican, will witness an immigration
boom to this territory. There will come
class Of immigrants different from those
who have hitherto sought the Northwest.
They will not only come to seek govern.
ment land, but many will have money to
invest IN improved farms and business en-
terprises. The pioneer days are over.
Every year will bring more and more cap
ltal here. The future growth and pro.
gress of the country is assured. Those
who have waited for "the good time com.
ing have good reason to take courage at
the bright prospect before them. They
have waited patiently, and they are sure
of their reward.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
A Novel Remedy.

A. Wardall, in letter to the Dakota
Ruralist, suggests the following novel
method of dealing with the liquor ques-
ton: Il would like to suggest for the
assistance of those worthy souls who op.
pose the saloons, but fear losing the rev.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

MAJOR FRANK CoRw1N, of the Steele
Ozone, is leading candidate for the po-
sition of Commissioner of immigration.
Gov. Church could not make better ap.
pointment. And, besides, it's the North S
innings, "bv rights.'
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

A9-As the RECORD circulates in all parts of
Einmons county, it is a good medium for adver-
is still in the county, is Judging by the past)
sure to hear from it if he advertises in the REQ
ORD Rates for display advertising made known
which is 75c per square az lines Of this type) for
first insertion, SOC square for each subsequent
insertion, and 10c per line each insertion for
$3.50 (always in advance). Local notices, lOc
per line for first insertion, &c per line for each
subsequent insertion; no local notice taken for
less than soc for first insertion Csc for each sub
sequent insertion.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
TO TAXPAYERS,

Until further notice the County Treas
urer's office will be open on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week,
and closed on the other days of the
week. DuaALD CAMPBELL, Treasurer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

GEN. WAsHBuRN is to be chosen senator
by the Minnesota legislature. 1t was
very close fight between Sabin and
Washburn in the republican caucus, the
latter receiving but one majority.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

A BILL has been introduced in the legis-
lature authorizing the appointment as
notaries public of women over rs. But
where are the women over rs?
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
GO TO A. LOGAN.

% North Third street, Bismarck, for your
pure Iowa slung honey, at 15c per pound
IL pounds fancy rice for 81 Is pounds
for 81; II pounds Extra E sugar for 81
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
Hail Insurance.

hOll insurance.
An important bill has been introduced
by Mr. Walsh in the council. 1t is to al.
low counties to insure crops against hail.
Its provisions are as follows:
Farmers make application to assessor
assessor certfies application, if correct,
TO county commissioners ; amounts and
rates Of premiums to be fixed by county
board statements to be delivered before
July 20; auditor to keep record in Gin
surance tax book; - certificate issued by
assessor to constitute a policy; losses pay
| able by county treasurer on warrant Of
| commissioners. countcrsigned by auditor
premium due and payable to county treas.
urer Sept. l if unpaid lien follows, to
| be forcclosed as IN case of chattel mort
gage, and 10 per cent penalty on unpaid
premiums after Oct. F.; $3.50 fine and a
year IN jail for trying to dispose of prop
erty whercon premium is unpaid; county
board to appoint an adjuster to serve un-
Ill Jan. l., 1891, when the office is elective
notice of loss must be served in three
days, stating amount of claim, when ad-
juster examines and reports over IS per
cent loss is total if insured indorses ad-
justcr's report it is final if not arbitra.
tors are to be appointed by insured and
adjuster arbitrators paid So by insured
insurance for only one season, and ex-
pires Sept. Is; if premiums received do
not pay loss in full, then it is paid pro
rata and balance due IS paid next year.
What would be the condition if Il
county working under such law should
have hail storms general in character for
two or three years in succession? Be
sides, what need is there for county in
surance while the alliance company fur.
nishes cheap and reliable insurance? The
security of hail insurance is in one system
covering a large area, so that ii would
hardly be possible for more than small
fractions of the total acreage to be
stricken, and the premiums of the great
majority, who escape, are thus available
to pay the losses Of the small minority,
who suffer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

mortgagor gets little enough now out of
the sale of his mortgaged property, even
though it is advertised to attract bidders.
What could he expect if no person knew
when the sale occurred! The person who
is 80 unfortunate as to be sold out wants
all he can get for his property. The ad
vertising is the last expense he will kick
on. The more advertising more bid
ders that can be attracted to the sale--the
better he will be pleased.
Charlie Kilborn has made an other move
and is now located at Caperton, Fayette
county, w. Va. He doesn't seem to like
the place Us well as he did Mobile. as wi !,
be seen by the following extract from ,
letter to the RECORD. PLEASE send my
copy of the RECORD to this little, God-
forsaken, wild, out-out-the.way place
Caperton. This is the most dreary little
town the Lord ever created Not even a
street or sidewalk If you want little
exercise you have to walk up and down
the railroad track or risk killing yourself
by climbing the mountain. Dakota is a
paradise compared with this. However
Pm here to stay awhile so would like
my paper sent here. Regards to Mrs. S
and friends"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25

The RECORD is under obligation to
Gen. Hughes for copies of important
bills now pending in the Legislature
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-01-25
Emmons CountyRecort
MA. the RECORD circulat.s in all mart.

The RECORD Is entered at the W3lliamsport
postoNce as second class matter.