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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
IMPORTANT DECISION.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
MAY BE SUED By A SUBJECT.

Judge sawycr's Ruling at San Francisco,
Cal.-The Centennial Celebration Of the
Adoption Of the Constitution : Other
Items Of Interest.
[San Francisco Call special1
In the United States Circuit Court in this city
Judge Sawyer rendered an important decision.
By this decision the demurrer of the United
States in the case Of The Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company Vs. The United States is over
ruled and proposition laid down that the United
States can 81 sued by subject. The Southern
Pacific Company brought suit against the Coy
ernnent In the Circuit Court under an act of
Congress March 3, 1887, entitled, AN act to pro-
vide for bringing suits against the Gov
eminent OF the United States. 1t set up
q claim to tract of land against the
United States, and asked that its title to the
land be established in the petitioner by decree
of the court. The lands are odd numbered, Sec
tion A lying in the limits Of lands granted by
the United States to the company by an act APP
acts alleged, If true, show the lands were sub
ject to grant and that the petitioner has per-
formed all the necessary conditions. Its right
to patent Is shown, yet the proper officers re-
fuse to issue one as required by law, and the pc
titioner prays that it may be adjudged entitled
to patent and have such further relief as may
be agreeable to equity.
The United States demurs to this proposition
on the ground that the court has no jurisdiction
in such a suit and that the United States cannot
be sued in such case. The Court then says In
this case the claim is founded upon G statute of
the United States and upon statutory contract,
and that the value of the matter in dispute ex-
ceeds 81 600 and is less than $4,000. If the mat
tiers alleged then, constitute title claim within
the meaning of the term as used in the statute
the United States is suable thereon in this
court, and this court has jurisdiction over 1t
concurrent with court claims After careful
consideration Of the matter I am satisfied that
they do constitute a claim within the meaning
OF the act The statute is remedial and RENE.
dial statutes are to be literally construed"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
GARRISON ON DECK.
The Iowa Man VIM Attend to the Pos
Offices.

The Iowa Man WIN Attend to the POST
Offices.
The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of j. S. Clarkson as First Assistant
Postmaster General, and he will have
charge of the appointment of Postmas-
ters, and will have to do with this class
of offce-seekers more than any one else.
J. S. Clarkson was born at Brookville, Ind in
1S45 He is the son and the grandson of an
editor. When 10 years old he removed with his
family to a frontier farm in Iowa He learned
the printers trade and in 1866 went to work at
the case on the Des Moines Register The fol-
and later bought 1t in connection with his
brother. Mr.. Clarkson early took an active in
terest in politics. In 1869 and in the two fol-
lowing years he was Chairman of the Republi-
can State Central Committee. In 1871 he took q
leading part in the fight which resulted In the
election of Senator Allison and the defeat of
Senator Harlan. During this political struggle
he was offered the Swiss mission by President
Grant, but declined it. In 1872 he was
the Office until 1877. Then he attacked President
Hayes policy, and after rendering his resignation
several times went to Washington and had it ac-
cepted. In 1876 Mr.. Clarkson headed the Blaine
delegation from Iowa to the Cincinnati conven-
tion and has been ct the head of succeeding del
cgations from the State since then. In 1888 Mr..
Clarkson was chosen a member Of the Republi-
can National Committee. In 1884 he was q
member Of the Executive Committee and had
October election. His services as Vice Chair
man OF the committee during the campaign which
resulted in the election of Gen. Harrison are too
Well known to need telling.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
COME our oF rnE pAsT.

Come out Of the past, It is gloomy with shad.
ows.
Come into the sunlight and cheer Of today
See, here are fresh flowers a-bloom In the
mead0wsl
why cling to dead hope buds laid thick with
decay2
You cannot restore by your grief and regretting
What slips from your grasp down the path
way OF years
Though you weep and lament till you life's sun
is setting
Tho past will be dead to your passionate tears.
Come out of the pasti The present Is teeIning
With work to be Gone the worlds needs are
vast
They wait at your door,-be doing, not dream
ingi
shirk not to-days duty, come out of the past
Emma G.. DOaCd
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
A Bad Beginning for the P. S.

$50 he Gen. Harrison) put on his
overshoes, buttoned his coat, borrowed
an umbrella which newspaper cor
respondent had left with Secretary
Halford, and started off alone" So
says Washington dispatch. This
is a bad beginning for Mr.. Hal
ford. If newspaper men can't entrust
him with their umbrellas while they
go around the corner to get sand
wich there will be no trustworthy re-
ports from the white house during
this administration. But Mr.. Halford
will overcome his careless habit, which
he doubtless acquired in his profession
al life, where umbrellas are held as
common property Chicago Journal.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
He Reads the Papers.

The relative from Upthecreek had
just arrived unexpectedly, and the
hospital host ushered him into the
parlor, where a numerous company
was enjoying an evening of progressive
euchre.
Ladies' and gentlemen, my cousin,
Mr.. Geehaw," he announced.
Mr.. Geehaw gave rapid glance
about the apartment, placed his hand
on the pocket containing his purse,
backed out into the hall, seized his hat
and overcoat, and said in the voice of
high spirited and independent Amer
lean citizen whose confidence had been
grossly abused:
mo, you don't Josiar! hain't been
in cities much, but I take the papers.
You can't play no gosh darned bunko
game on me CHICAGO Tribune.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
s I.crrinia MISFORTUNE.

II is calamity OF the direst kind to feel that
cne's physical energies are falling in the prime
Of life--to feel more neryeless, more dispirited,
weaker every day. Yet this is the unhappy lot
OF hundreds who surround us. source Of re-
newed strength which science approves. in
behalf of which multitudes OF the debilitated
have aud are every day testifying, and which, in
countless ms ancos, has built up constitutions
sapped by weasness and in.irmily and long un-
benefited by other means. surely comprehoads
itself 10 all who need q tonic. Hostetter Stom-
ach Bitters is such a nedicins-pure, BOTANIC,
soothing to the nerves., pronioLive OF digestion
and ertilizer OF tho b oed. by 'pepsia and
neryousn ,ss-the first u5e the second O
con ). quence OF lack OF Stamina depar6 when
OF ma arial disease, rleumatism. kidney and
bladder trouble constipation and biliousnsss
ere arnihilated By this standard family medi-
mir
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

AS Mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do are tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co,
Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine; 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. j. Cheney e. Co.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Obtaining an Experts Opinion.

Ahey tell of judge in Bennington,
Vt, who, having spoken of buying a
safe, was interviewed by two rival
agents, each of whom had SO much to
say in favor Of his own particular safe
that the judge was quite at loss to
decide which to buy. In happy mo-
ment he thought of burglar Price,
whom he had himself sentenced, and
going to the Jail he obtained this ex-
pert safe-breaker's opinion and then
gave the rder.-Boston Budget.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Home. Sweet Home.

The western farmer, with his hun
drods of acres of new and fertile soil,
looks with contempt upon the soil and
often sterile farms that are to be found
in some parts of New England.
The owner of the western farm of 500
acres, nearly all of it under cultivation,
who was visiting in Maine, sent a let
ter home, in which he expressed his
mind freely as follows:
Here in this country they call two
acres of ground, six hens and On old
rooster farm, and half the time one
acre of the ground is graveyard. Give
me old Kansas every time. = Youths
Companion.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

Alfred Post, who conducted an alleged
freight bureau in Chicago, has left for
parts unknown, SO it is charged, taking
some $500, 900 in money with him. If ali
stories are true his career has been thor
oughly checkered one, and business men
have been duped for thousands of dollars.
and his intrigues with women, so It is
said, have been many. He lived in
princely style in Chicago before his sudden
departure.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
A Gentle Hint.

Mary: "George, I hear you spoken
Of frequently as a successful business
man.
II am that. Why?"
well, considering the fact that you
have been visiting me for three years
think you should maintain your repu-
tation and talk business"
He maintained his reputation.-L
coin Journal.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Prohibition i'm Dakota.

The Prohibition convention of Dakota
was held at Huron. When the matter of
finances was presented. a perfect shower
of money followe |, and over $4,000 was
raised for campaign expenses. Arrange
men's have been made for addresses by
Bishop Ireland before tho May election,
and also for meetings in every town and
school district. Fourteen hundred people
wee present at the closing meet ng of The
convention. Nothing like it was ever
Witnessed before in that State.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Sparks from the wires.

1T Is said the Prince Of Wales will
make an extended tour of the United
States and Canada during the coming
summer.
MISS ALICE BARTHOLOMEW, of Pough-
keepsie, n. 4, las been awarded SIS, 600
from the Poughkeepsie and Highland
Ferry Company for injuries received on
the company s briag 10 1887.
IT is rumored in Boston that the West
inghouas Electric Company has sold its
patent rights in Great Britain for s.. Gee. :
900. - 5
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

SPEAKING of short poems, it is be-
lieved that the impromptu uttered by
Julius Caesar in addressing his friend
Brutus is one of the most striking in
stances of poetic brevity on record.
Freely translated it runs thus, as the
reader possibly may remember:
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
The Ruling Passion.

Elderly Spinster lin upper berth of
sleeping car, peering over)-Excuse
me, sir.
Man in lower berth = Certainly,
madam. What can do for you?
Elderly Spinster-I was looking to
see if there was man under my bed.
That's ALL sir.-NeU York sam.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
THE coMmoNPLACE WOMAN.

We have read. IS You know for ages and ages,
OF % willowy maiden devoid OF q spir o.
"a fabulous pre- historic young person,
Who on white Of an egg and cracker could dine
But write to you now Of commonplace
woman
Who's shockingly healthy and fearfu1ly fat,
Who never has headache or nervous prostra-
ton.
commonplacei what could be more SO than
that2
She doesn't "doe Kensington cat tails or rushes
Nor has she screen with one-legged stork
She doesn't adore Charlotte Russo or Blanc
manges,,
But prefers unromantic commonplace work.
She never paints. song-birds nor cr.ckets on
china
To be drowned every day in our tea-cups, alasi
Or forms cabbage roses of ribbon on velvet,
And nought does she know of the much-ham
mered brass.
She can not write poems that glow like fur
mace,
Nor sonnets as cold as the Apprentices snow,
For if hs chops up her ideas into meter,
There's rush In the ebb and q halt in the flow.
But there's worse to be told of this common.
place woman,
Who owns neither bird, nor dog nor pet cat.
They say that she's really in love with her hus-
band
Commonplace What moro could be said than
thar
Ard when we oil stand ut the last. dread tribu-
Where great and where small are assigned each
q part,
May the angela make way for the common
place woman,
Who knows nought Of literature. science or art.
-LoHis Phillips IN Good Housekeeping.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Let Me Tell You How l Cured MI
Cough.

1T was in the autumn of 1883. Twas
suffering from q severe cold. which settled
on my lungs aud produced distressing
cough After trying a number of cough
medicines. without receiving any benefit.
l at last tried one bottle of Aliens Lung
state. gave almost immediate relief. and
performed a perfect cure in short time
Sold by druggists a: 25e. 50s and Sl.00
bottle.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor: Please inform your read
ers that have positive cure for Consump-
tion. BY its time use thousands of hope
less cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad to end wo bottles Of my rem
CONSUMPTION. ii thew will send me their Ex-
press and P. o. address. Respectfully.
T. A. SLOCUM NJ. G.. 1871 Pearl St n. Y.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Sheen Farming i'm Montana.

The wonderful development of wool
growing in Montana is we'll illustrated
by the statement of the Montana Wool
Groacer, that Montana shipped s, $780,
900 pounds of wool during 1883, and
sent 100, 900 head of mutton sheep from
her own focks, to the eastern markets.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
WORKS WHILE ASLEEP.
A Missouri Lad In Perfect State Of Hyp
nOtism "A Queer Case.

nOtism A Queer Case.
Joseph Robinson. II years OF age, liv-
ing with his fa,her four miles south OF
st. Joe, No., is afflicted with neurosis.
Only two cases of the kind have been
known to medical science. The boy lee ps
while standing, and walks in his slfep. VII lie
in hypnotic sta h, performs the dai y
routine of work 10 which he b been :
customed, and is perfectly under the in
fuence of the person talking to him.
While being operated on in St. Joe, a
needle was stuck in his arm, but he did
not give the least evidence of having ex-
perienced pain. Local physici ms think
the case durable.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
The Oft Told Story

OF the peculiar medicinal merit of Hoods sarsapa-
rilla is fully confirmed by the testimony of thou
sands who have tried 1t. Peculiar in the combina-
ton proportion and preparation of its ingredients.
peculiar in the extreme with which il is put up
Hoods Sarsaparilla accomplishes cures where
other preparations entirely fail. Peculiar in the
unequaled good name it has made at home. pecul-
lar in the phenomenal sales 1t has attained Hoods
Sarsaparila is the most successful spring medicine
and blood purifier before the public.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

Frank w. Hennessy, Pawtucket, r. I.
writes that he gained 331I pounds and re-
covered his usual health by the use of MA
GEES EMULSION
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

Throat Diseases commence with a
Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat. "Broira' S
bronchial Tfoches" give immediate relief.
Sold only IN b0res. Price IS cts.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

STRANGE as it may seem, when none,
is close it is very difficult to get near it,
Boston Post.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

AS nvgoratng tonic strength dbated females
generally especially for nursing mothers who
ave Dr. Perce Favoite Prescription has absolutely equal It's
beneficial effects two-fod only up the mothers
strength but also exercises auary nvgoang the
nursing "Favore Prescription" the only
those weaknesses and arrangements peculiar sold by
under positive from the will
satisfaction will be refunded This
has years been printed the botwppers faithfully
out.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

A GLANCE at the plumbers bill is suffi-
Gent to satisfy one that they who do not
dance are sometimes compelled to pay the
piper.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

"THIs beats me-" as the egg remarked
when it saw the spoon.-Boston Commer-
ciaI Bulletin.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
love is beautiful blossom" afIirms
line from rejected contribution. Sort of
passion foyer. We suppose.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Signs of Snring

Tits considered n reliable sign of ap-
preaching spring in the west where
on hearing the well-known "conk" of
the wild goose, one may look up and
sees the familiar
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

LII. FlEhUEO FELLElD. PERFECTLY HARMLESS
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21
Paine's
Celery Compound

vauD 1A0v will be rosy plump and raerTy
rum 0H0f tighten LACTATED FOOD
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

niAM0H0 nYsc True to Name and Color.
~SHMo"D 0SEo Nothing cds Equal Them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
College Department.

More new students this week.
The Library building is expected to
be ready to occupy next week.
The jury have had their hands full
this week, some very important cases
having been before them.
Mr.. A. w. Wright and his partners
have con tributed $500 to the Library
for the first enstallment of new books.
For convenience school at the College
is ON Saturday hereafter and Monday
takes the place of Saturday as a holiday.
The students organized an athletic
club last week with Theo. Marsh as
president. they will take up severalrew
exercises.
There are now enrolled for the year
$50 students, was there ever a college,
starting and meeting with such succ ess
IN this length of time,
Alma College has what no other Col
lege has and that is a teachers training
and Kindergarten department, with
Miss Ross a renowned instructor at the
head of both.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
HOME AND VICINITY

Band
Concert
At College Hall
Monday evening, Jan. 2S.
NJ. b. Faughner visited Saginaw
Thursday on business.
For Clothing, Boots and Shoes, call
at the Bankrupt store.
The first bowling snow storm of the
season occurred last Sunday.
Messrs Frank and Max Pollasky
were in Chicago over Sunday.
Mr. Case of Brighton. spent Sunday
with L. p. Chadwick and family
w. A. Bahlke was in North Star
Thursday on professional business.
The 20. T." Crackers handled by our
leading grocers takes the lead. 5O9-4w
Pure Drugs. and Prescriptions care
fully compounded at Vans speciality
Herman Tinkham has entered the
employ of Fred Willard. in the Meat
Market
Mrs. Senator f. B. Green came
home from Lansing Monday, but will
return soon.
The Rink will he open on Monday
afternoons, especially for ladies and
their escorts.
James Gamble and wife Of Manistee
were in town Tuesday visiting friends
at the College.
Messrs. Fish. Doyle and Merrill of
the ID. l. & Y. had business meeting
at the Wright House Tuesday.
Mr.. G. Lane, the popular man
ager of the rink. will give . grauc
masquerade dance February sgnd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
BANQUET.

The citizens of Alma are quite ac-
custOmed 10 pleasant social events, in
deed it is no rarity for them TO enjoy
events of rare pleasure and enjoyment.
Through the munilicence of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Wright such an occasion
was given them last Friday night at the
Wright House, where most sumpt-
nous banquet was given by them for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Society.
served in that peculiar style for which
;. a. Smith the popular manager is so
Justly celebrated. About one hundred
and fifty tickets were sold at one dollar
each.
The guests assembled IN the parloss
at eight o'clock, and a fine program
was ready, but owing to the fact
that the company was enjoying a social
time, it was thought best to omit
it. At $50 the guests repaired to
the dining room where the tables
were literally filled with rich pro-
fusion Of gastronomic daintes such
as would titillate the palate OF the most
stoical epicure. Grace was said by Rev.
J. W. Peach. After the last demand of
the most eXacting guest had been fully
satisfied there came such n How Of
reason and feast of soul as is rarely
enjoyed on any similar occasion. DR..
Hunting IN his inimitably happy man
ner acting as toast master presented the
toast Welcome Citizens The church
as an educator, and himself re-
sponded in most Instructive aud pleas
ant manner giving many cogent reas-
Ons why the Church deserves and should
receive our most cordial sympathy and
liberal support Public Schools theiI
relation to the Church" was the next
toast responded to by Prof Stilwell in
neat speech.
Our sister churches" response by Rev
j. W. Peach. He expressed in fitting
language his qualification at witnessing
such good degree of comfy existing
between the different CHURCHES OF our
village, not only pleasing as a proper
social condition, but highly beneficial
rs a great moral power in giving greater
efficiency to church work.
The student and our younger
citizens" response by Ralph Ely con-
tanned many helpful hints to the young
people, suggesting greater diligence
III making the most of the opportunities
they enjoy to qualify themselves for
the responsible positions to which they
will soon be called, and urging them
to cultivate feelings of good fellow
ship among themselves, and especially
towards their fellows at the College.
The College" response by Prof,
Ewing, Alma College losses moth
ing by contrast with other similar in
stitutions of learning. In addition 10
her already extensive curriculum she
now has system OF practical Kinder
garten instruction thus affording those
who are seeking thorough course of
instruction all the advantages they
seek. These advantages were well pre-
sented by Prof. Ewing in we'll chosen
language. y very able advocate of
most worthy institutions.
The toast The Ladies" by Rev Dr..
Hunting in, his happiest vein, was a
master piece of eloquence replete with
noble sentiments, a worthy tribute to
noble aud virtuous womanhood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
Special Notices.

Leather mittens in different yarie-
lies, also good line of gloves at bottom
prices at W. X. Kinch's.
Oysters! Oysters In every style
and at all hours. Warm meals Oh call.
Boarding by the day or week, lodging
and all at reasonable prices.
5. G.. HOPKINS.
First door west of II. y. Delevan's.