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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
House..


BILLS INTRODUCTORY Mr. Parkin, a bill
providing fer the publication Of laws in news.
paper supplement form; provides tor furnishing
supplements free to newspapers willing to cir
culate them, giving TO each newspaper having a
circulation of 500 less SO, and to others 81 for
each additional 100 copies of their bona fdo cir
culation; appropriates $1,000. Providing for
. mechanics lien for the alteration of personal
property ..Exempting from taxation all lands
used for public highw.ys..... Granting to women
the right of suffrage; gives them the right to
vote at all county, township and municipal cleo
tions""..A Authorizing county commissioners to
purchase artesian we'll drilling machinery for
the use of their respective counties, the cost of
the same not to exceed s2,5oO, and providing for
the employment of competent man to operate
it; the apparatus to be loaned to persons in tho
order in which they apply; they to pay expense
of materials used. labor, and damage to the ma,
chine.....--To abolish the Office of territorial
auditor and repeal the act creating the otIice...
Requiring railroad companies to erect fences
along their lines. the office of
auditor In counties having valuation of less
than $500, ,00o.... Reducing interest lands sold
for taxes to IL per cent, and granting three
years for redemption. Exemptng to the ex tent
Of $500 the wages of common laborers from exc
cution.......To tax railroad lands as other prop
orty is taxed."..Amending law for division of
counties SO that the lowest number Of townships
allowed shall be fifteen, and \ th,ee-ffths vote
required to divide.."..To suppress selling, lend
ing, giving away or showing to minor children
any paper or publication principally devoted to
illustrating or describing immoral deeds.... Pro-
viding for sinking artesian wells. .....Providing
for lien for thrashing grain ..."For the protec-
ton and regulation Of primary 81 ections
HOUSE BILLS PASSED-Fixinr liability OF
railroad companies for loss by Gro originating on
right Of way, and for damages to persons or
stock. the organized counties OF
Dakota to erect county buildings for courthouse
and Jail purpose. and to issue bonds therefor.
..."". Repeating the veterinary surgeon law......
Repeating the publc-examiner law -. Establish.
ing the soldiers home at Hot Springs, Fall River
Providing that failure to pay in
surance mole shall not impair tho insurance.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething, is the prescription of one OF
the best female nurses and physicians in the
Uaited States, and has been used for forty years
with never-failing success by millions of mothers
for their children. During the process Of teeth
ing its value is incalcuable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
20 the child it. rests the mother. Price csc
bottle
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
10 Consum ptfyes.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with 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 cheerfuly
send Gree Of oharge) cory of the prescription
used, which they will find a sure cure for Con.
sumption, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis, and all
throat and lung Maladies. He hopes all sufferers
will try his Remedy, as it 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, 1889-02-08
MARY FARRELL, Teacher.
ThiszIs-True.

y The other day a farmer Of the Billsport
vicinity was riding on horseback and
driving number of ponies. He owned
--say ten. There were but nine In the
herd, though he hadn't counted them.
Finally he did so, aud there was one
missing. He went over to coulee half
mile away 10 hunt it. About the time
he got there it dawned upon him that he
was riding the stray pony. At first he
was mad.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08

The RECORD received copy of Willis
Seed Catalogue recently. 1t is pamphlet
that should be in the hands of every
farmer in North Dakota. In establishing
a permanent depot where the farmers of
the Missouri Slope may procure fresh
homegrown seeds--the only kind worth
the trouble of planting-Mr. Will has
proved public benefactor, and he should
receive the patronage of our settlers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
A Justiliable Kick.
WILlIAHsPoRT, Feb. G..

WILlIAhSPoRT, Feb. 6.
To the Editor of the RECORD.
l wish you would announce through
your paper that any one who has busi-
ness in the schoolhousc would better get
the key from the teacher, and not break
the door down. Recently l procured Il
new lock and put on the door, and the
first night it was in use some one burst
in panel of the door.
Respectfully, j. L. BoUTILLIER.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
Some Weather.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Feb. 5.--The great
est blizzard for years ragged all night and
is still bowling this morning. Railroad
traffic is almost at complete standstill.
New YORK, Jan. 29.--Dispatches from
the interior states show that q severe
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
Dramatic Entertainment

At the schoolhouse, Saturday evening,
Feb. 8. "The Irish Emigrant," drama
in two acts will be presented. Also,
laughable farce entitled "The Cow That
Kicked Chicago" Doors open at 7:3O;
curtain rises at 8. Admission, Csc; chill
dren under twelve, Csc,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
Post Meetinu.

There will be G. A. r. post meeting
at Winchester on Friday afternoon, Feb.
%, at 2 o'clock. 1t is the intention, as a
Winchester comrade writes, to "have a
campfire and a rouslng good time" All
members should be present.
D. r. STREErER. Commander.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
WANTED.

Stock to Herd The undersigned desires
to inform the public that he will take
stock to herd during the coming season
at $1.25 tor cattle and $500 for horses
for the season. Good range and plenty
of water; good bull with herd.
Respectfully, G. NJ. MANDIao,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
IN TOWN AND OUT.

De bigger dat you see de smoke
De less de fire will he,
And de leastest kind O 'possum
Climbs de biggest kind O. tree.
De darky at de ole camp-ground
Who kin loudest sing and shout
Is agwine to rob some henroost
Afore de week is out. --Ex
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
The Visible supply of wheat

New YORK, Feb. 4.-The visible sup
ply of grain on Saturday, Feb. 2, as COM
piled by the New York produce exchange,
shows 84,s74, ,3SS bushels, decrease of
721, ,396 bushels.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
STRAYEn.

One brown mare pony, saddle. le.marked,
and on the left side there is deep hole !;
branded HI A. One sorrel mare pony;
star white strip on nose same brand as
the other. Last seen near the Badger
ranch. ANDREW PETERSON, Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
COAL FOR SALE
At the Brindle Mine, at So per ton.
Mark Your Grain Sacks.

The undersigned desires to inform
farmers and others. that he will cut STEM
Gil plates for marking grain bags, etc.. at
5 cents per letter. Sample plate may be
seen ut pOstof6ce. E. j. THURBER.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
TO TAXPAYER RS.

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. DUGALD CAMPBELL, Treasurer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
The LEGISLATURE,
Council.

COuHClls
BILLS INTRODUCED-Prescrib the mode
for listing, assessing, levying and collecting
taxes.........Compelling county commissioners to
fix saloon-license fee at $1,000 year ...... Pro-
hibiting county commissioners from appointing
one OF their number to any prccnt or township
Office. Making personal tax lien OH any per-
sonal property, providing that 1t be prior claim
to mortgage, and making it the duty of the
register Of deeds not to record mortgages unless
accompanied by treasurers certificate showing
that taxes have been paid the property in
question. .....Protecting prairie chickens and
grouse between Jan. and Sept. 1... Exemptlng
from taxation certain farm machinery by which
men actually earn their living Authorizing
county commissioners to employ expert ac-
countants to examine the oounty's books... To
provide for liens OH crops for seed grain fur
nished on credit. Requiring county treasurers
to send TO township clerks statements of money
paid to township treasurers.
COUNCIL BILLS PASSED-Repealnp the
act creating the board of railroad commissioners.
.....Maktng usnry misdemeanor go. Bill to pro-
tect prairie chickens amended to read "between
Jan. and Aug l5'' and passed w Relative to
fees of registers Of deeds for oanceing and dis
charging record chattel mortgages. reyu-
late proceedings in justice courts. ..... Laws en-
acted by legislature to 20 into effect July fol-
lowing, unless otherwise specifled..... Requiring
county trsasurers to register warrants in order
of presentation and without charging fee.
HOUSE BILLS Observation-Disclosures coun-
Ties to furnish seed wheat where crops were
ruined by frost...""..Providing for holding the
North Dakota constitutional convention at Graf
ton......Repealing the law relative to struck ju-
ries,,". Requiring residence of one > car in the
territory (instead Of ninety days, as at presently
before divorce proceedings may be Commenced
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
GO TO A. LOGAN.

% North Third street, Bismarck, for your
pure Iowa slung honey, at 15c per pound;
13 pounds fancy rice for 81; Is pounds
for 81; IL pounds Extra E sugar for Fl.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
WANTED ID.

A few hundred bushels of oats. Ad.
dress, giving weight and price, delivered
at our ranch, CAMPBELL & SCOTT,
Glencoe, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08

School NO. 1-Williamsport Twp.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Feb. 3, 1889.
To the Editor of the RECORD.
The following is report of grades of
pupils In school No. 1. Wllliamsport
township, for the month of January, 1883
Number of pupils enrolled ed.................. 21
Total number of days taught. ht................. 10
Average dasly yattendance.,..,,,,..,.,,,..,. IL
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
Emmons CountyRecord
WILLIAMSPORT, DAKOTA.
ID. R. STREETER Editor and Publisher

The RECORD Is entered at the WilLian,sport
posto67ce as second class matter,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-08
Arm strong.


>>Born-Jan. %, 1889, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Nelson, of the Goose Lake neigh.
borhood. a daughter. %. C. j. Allen, who
has returned from Michigan, reports a
few cases of smallpox there, and was
himself feeling the inconvenience of a
recently vaccinated arm. Jack Dwyer,
of Sterling, has been visiting in the ARM
strong neighborhood, snd will soon take
his departure for Minneapolis. . {. The
farmers are overhauling farm machinery,
sharpening plows, replacing lost teeth in
crippled harrews. sending out orders for
garden seeds, and other manmuvers
which 60 to show that the mild weather
is causing them to have severe form of
spring fever. ...Joe Walker has returned
from successful canvassing trip to Bis.
marck, Steele and other points along the
N. P. s.|Mr. Ed. Savage, of Roop, has
been quite sick during the past week. ..
G. j. Allen, accompanied by Mrs H. w.
Allen, visited friends in Steele last week.
Mr.. A. B. Peterson recently gave
party to few friends. MtDsuMMER.
Correspondence of the RECORD
Jan. 28--John Hammin visited Bis
marck last week. Some of our farmers
are still plowing and narrowing. -. F. D.
Walker now poses as broncho. buster.
The wild animal he purchased from Mr..
Shide has been wholly subdued. H.
W. Allen has got hide on his nasal ap-
pendage once more. -. Campbell & Sons
have 1900 head of sheep at the Goose
Lake ranch. -. Olaf Larson is having
we'll dug on his claim. s. E. Coover
wields the pick and shovel and throws
dynamite bombs. IA certain young man
who used to live in this neighborhood
but who now dwells on the banks Of the
big river, was wont to make occasional
visits to Cherry Grove last fall for the
purpose, as he said, Of discussing the
county-seat removal scheme. He still
comes. Now, If the visitor is yet arguing
Winchester vs.. Wllliamsport. we beg
leave to say he is away off. However, we
understand the aforesaid young man is
member OF the board of his school town
ship, and this leads us to surmise that he
wants to engage a schoolma' am, but
whether for few months OF for life is
beyond our KEN. No case of dlstemper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
THE BARGE BAVARIA.
Had the Crew Remained on Board
They Would Have Been Saved.

WA-ERTowS, N. Y, May 31.-Further partic-
ulars have been received about the barge Ba-
yaria, one Of the Calvins boats that was re-
ported stranded on Galloup Island. 1t seeems
that when the barge struck the shoal, the crew,
eight persons in all, took to a small boat but
on account of the terrific gale they could not
reach the island and were lost. They were
seen at one time by passing tug clinging to
their yawl. The tug could not render any as
sistance. The yawl was afterward seen float
ing with no person in her. Permission had to
be obtained from the Treasury department, at
Washington. before any wrecking assistance
could be sent to the barge When she was
reached they found her in very good condition
with scarcely any water in the hold Clothes
belonging to the men were dry, and had they
remained aboard Of the barge all would have
been saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
PROGRESSIVE JOURNALISM.
Some Of the Attractions Of Tomorrow
Star.

To-morrow's twelve-page STAR will be Of un
usual interest The local features which have
given The STAR such strong hold upon the
people of the District will be particularly at.
tractive, while the general reading matter
both that by its special correspondents as well
as that furnished by its staff of trained re.
porters and extensive telegraphic connection,
will be found highly entertaining. Many Of
the articles, both upon local and general SUBJ
jects, will be illustrated. Those interested in
athletic or fashionable sports will find the field
1uliy covered, while those who seek general
literature will be perfectly satisfied that the
high standard which THE STAR has SO long up
held is fully maintained. The complete news
system which daily covers every happening in
this country and abroad and which has given
The STAR such high rank as a newspaper is
guarantee that no event worthy of chroni-
cling will be overlooked. The following are
some of the features of to-morrow's STAR:
DRINKsAND DRINKING CUPS GllustrateO:-
Collections in the National museum.
PUSH AND PROGRESS Gllustrated);-
Washington real estate agents and how they
have succeeded.
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT
An interesting description of the wonderful
improvements northeast of the city.
CARROLL INSTITUTE
A sketch of this large and prosperous asso-
citation.
ELEGANT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
How pianos are effectively decorated to suit
their surroundings (by Mary Gay Humph-
rays).
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP ~
The question of Washington rents thoroughly
discussed.
SURPRISING SHANGHAI
A description of the international republic
of the far east. (By Henry Norman.)
AFTER MANY DAYS.
An entertaining story of Memorial Day.
THE DRESS OF THE PERIOD
The new order of things arranged by the
upper ten thousand QBy Jennie June.)
Etiquette AND MANNERS
Some puzzling questions about society's rules
satisfactorily answered.
THE STARS OF JUNE
Planets and consultations that will make the
night sky brilliant. CByW. G. Winlock.)
NOTES IN NEW YORK
Some of Gothams fashions in other things
than clothes. (By The STARS special cor
respondent.)
HOME MATTERS:-
Practical suggestions to industrious house.
keepers.
IN OFFICIAL SOCIETY,"
Interesting gossip about prominent people.
OUTDOOR SPORTS
What is going on in tennis courts and on the
ball field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
SOME SERIOUS CHARGES.
Engineer Ofncers and Contractors Said
20 Have Been Robbing the oyerpment.

SAVANNAH. GA, May s1.-Charges OF whole
sale rob berry Of the United States government
by the river and harbor improvement contrac-
tors, BENZ. ID. Green. John NJ Gaynor, and
their associates, are made by W. r. Curtis,
Who has been an assistant United
tates engineer of and on since 1872
The contractors have had the principal con-
tracts for deepening the harbors of Savannah
Charleston, Brunswick, Fernandina and Jack
sonville since 1882. In 1882 Green resigned his
commission in the army. He was engaged
then in work on the Savannah river. He bid
for the contracts, but was underbid by r. s.
Burnett. now United States engineer at Frank
ford, XIV. Gen. Gilmore recommended the
acceptance of Burnetts bid, but Green went to
Washington, had the contracts relet and secured
II Curtis was in charge of improvements at
Savannah under Gen. Gilmore for several years
prior to 1885. Last July while engaged at
Cincinnati in government work, Curtis ac-
cepted an invitation of Lieut. o. NJ. Carter,
United States engineer in charge of i'm
proyements at Savannah and along this
coast, 10 resume work under him here.
He came out. In February he says Green APP
preached him and told him if he would accept
an appointment by Carter as inspector he would
give him $50 a month extra. Curtis reported
the offer to Carter, and after an interview with
Green and Carter he resigned. and Is now
doing engineering work for the city of Savan-
nan de declares that money appropriated
for this harbor is grossly msapplied, and the
improvements claimed by Carter do not exist.
He says that Green told him that he got Carter
to move Inspector G.. W. Brown in 1886 to Fer
nandina, and his successor worth $50 a
day to him more; that If Curtis would accept
the inspectorship he would soon be taken into
business with his firm, which expected to do
business in Peru and Chilli. and that Lieut..
Carter intended to resign in a few months and
go in with them. Curtis statements have
aroused public opinion. 1t is hoped the gov
eminent will institute an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
A RUMORED DISASTER.
Which Fails to be Confirmed by Further
Inquiry.

MONTREAL, May Sit is rumored that the
steamship Lake Ontario, which left here on
wednesday for Liverpool with q full list OF
cabin passengers, has gone down with all
hands. The vessel should have been in the
neighborhood of Anticosti yesterday, and it is
known that a terrible storm has been raging
in the gulf for the last few days.
The rumor of the disaster seems well anthem
ticated.
Inquiry at all of the Offices of the Great
Northwestern telegraph Company along the
Gulf OF st. Lawrence fails to confirm the re-
ported loss of the steamship Lake Ontario.
No tldings Of the vessel have been received at
any of them
LONDON, May 31.-The owners of the Beaver
Line steamship Lake Ontario, reported to have
been lost in the Gulf of st. Lawrence yesterday.
have not as yet received any news of the
disaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Summer Plans of Well-known People
Personal Notes.

Mrs. T. W. Palmer will sail from New York
to join her husband in Madrid early next week
Mrs. Palmer has been in Detroit for the past
month arranging for her absence abroad The
first letter received from Minister Palmer, who
sailed on the 9Th of this month announced
that he is ''well and happy"
Mrs. Montgomery Blair will spend the sum-
mer at the family place, near Silver Springs
station, in Maryland.
Lieut.. L. L. Reamy, of the u s. S. Trenton,
has returned to the city, and is ENJOYING the
comforts OF home after his experiences IN Sa-
moan waters.
Admiral and Mrs. Porter will summer at their
cottage in jamestown. r. l.
MIR. c. G. Glover will join riding party that
has projected a tour of the mountains and val
legs OF Virginia for a summer outing.
Mrs. Thompson-Swann has taken possession
OF the residence of the late Chief Justice Waite
on street. Mrs. Thompson-Swann has q sum-
mer place in Princeton, n. j., where she will
spend the summer months. Mrs. Thompson
Swami has lived for the past two winters in a
K-street house.
Mrs. Dolph has left the city to visit Prince
ton college, where her son, Chester, is a
student
Mr.. and Mrs L. 2. Letter and Miss Letter
have taken up their abode for the heated sea-
son at Newport. They will visit in Lenox dur
ing the late autumn.
Mrs. Logan, with her charges, the Misses
Pullman, of Chicago, are expected to arrive in
this city from Europe next month. The ladies
of the Garfield hospital board of managers will
give Mrs. Logan a reception of welcome on her
return.
Ex-Minister to Spain ]. L. NJ. Curry will take
up his permanent residence in this city next
winter. Mr.. Curry is ex-member of the
House, theologian and student He is a
brother-in-law to Mrs Calderon Carlisle, of this
city.
Col. and Mrs. Bonaparte will leave next
month for their Newport villa, where they will
spend the summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-31
THE LEAGUE BOOKS.
What Was Said About Them Before the
Parnell Commission To-day.

LONDON, May Sat the sitting of the Par
nell commission to-day Mr.. Reid, of the Par
nellite counsel, stated that inquiry had resulted
in the finding of thirty books belonging TO the
national league, which would be produced in
court. Mr.. Lockwood, one of the Parnellite
counsel. produced pass-book. apparently be-
longing to Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, which dated
from November, 1880. to May, 1887. which con-
tanned an entry OF a check for 800 paid to
Frank Byrne, the dynamiter. Mr.. Mccarthy
informed the court that the pass-book did not
belong TO him. that it never was in his possess
sion, and that he did not know that the book
existed