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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13

WE are COnu lie y looking 10 the
South dunng the coming generation
for the noolest exhibition of the literary
spirit that has been observed on the
American continent. Our quarter Of the
Kepabnc has not and Will not tor many
Gecaue. become sufficiently wealthy 10
show even tue hrsg evidences OF that
s)ciai eneryatiOn winch signifies de-
cline IN literary taste. 1t oilers great
diversity of social customs. and an IN
finite variety Cf personal types which
have not rs YET been rubbed down by
that social mill which, as the poet de-
claies.
"Merges IN form nd gloss
Tie pictures lue of man ana man.
Let but the eye of the literary Oh
server b. lighted with the keen lntelii-
gence the penetrating humor Of genus.
and Behold " hat a drama uurOlis before
MIN lake. Tor Instance. The social
history OF Virginia. FIRST, there PASSES
Oelole him the figures and scenes OF CO.
lonial society winch was as rich IN color
and as tecmiDg III incident Us the So
c,ety III winch squire Alworthy moved
ana Or lSCI HcOJNtiit1 lpHe ca hio
genial and busting part.
linen follows the society OF me post
revolutionary age. radically different III
many respects, but, nevertheless rest
Iug upon the same tOundatlOn-the NJ
stitutiOn Oi slavery.
Inns Was succeeded by the frighttul
turmoil aud confusion OF the civil war.
an interval that was go full OF passion,
heTOlsm anu glory.
Then came the period OF silent SORROW
aud stolid indifference, which fiually
expanded under various lGfluences INTO
our pIeseLt material age, Ia which The
old order OF things has been uans-
formed. ana new civilization has taken
It's place
WHAT vast gulf between tbecolonial
and The contemporary efa-not mci' ~
ia years. bat IA customs. sentiments.
modes OF thought aud life what a
varied aud picturesque field for the
poet AMI royellst TINS great extent of
time
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13

TIE ship.yard at Newport News, Va,
will have three times the capacity Of
the Cfamp, ship yard AZ 20 ladelphia.
The strike Of the dockmen IN re has
ended. the men having agreed t. accept
Sl.lj a day as wages.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13
THE EDITORS LIBRARY.
Running Commentary ON Contemporary,
Literature

Literature.
We owe our readers an unaffected
apology for the introduction into our
columns of the mere name OF Saltus
latest novel. The Pace that Kills" IL
is only as a specimen OF works Of fiction
that have been very much read of late
on account of their appeal to some OF
the worst instincts. passions and i'm
pulses of mankind. that it deserves the
least attention. 1t IS coarse, brutal, and
as noisome as a foul weed, but as fair
expression of that literary, and. We
may add, moral,depravity, now prevail
ING among a certain set Of authors, and
only too much encouraged by the
public, 1t IL not without interest.
IL l., TO our mind one Of the most
curious phenomena of American So
cicty that at this comparatively early
stage Of its growth, " hen 1t is appa-
fenlly full of health and vigor. such
authors as Saltus should spring into
prominence in respectable circles. and
that such a novel as the Quick or the
Dead should be written and become
the most popular of its day. Such
books as these. if they receive universal
attention. are. as a rule. the best indi-
cations of the social decay and decline
that follow the gross and enervating in
iluenc,s Of prolonged luxury. They
are supposed IN general TO reflect So
cial lie as corrupt as that Of peri.bing
Rome. or that which centred in the Court
of LOUIS XIV. or his cousin, the Regent
Orleans. But the social life of the
diving Empire aud the Bourbon mon
afchy were not content with mere
prurIcncy. openly or indirectly ex-
pressed. They required that it should
be dressed up with all the p Tfection OF
the most ingenious and polished art,
both IN the point Of style and language.
Our rude American public devOurs the
foul dishes set before it with gusto.
although the Ingredients are not
seasoned by particle Of wit or
humor, and are devoid Of every literary
charm or touch OF elegance. Not the
least form of depravity that distln-
gui-hes the new school Is their evident
contempt. not merely for good taste.
genuine feeling and sound morality,
but also for the most Ordinary rules OF
syntax. and for the contents of the
English dictionary.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13

ns-Rcadlng notices m reading matter type
Is cents per line. Nonparlel loaded. u cent.
pcr line.
ns-Spccial contract rates furnished on APP
Hcafion
Auction sales, legal Notices. and Amusr
snent Advertisements NJ per Inch each In
<erfion.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13

THE most favorable condition for the
production Of a literature remarka-
bic for the highest order Of genus is
when compensation for their work is
not what chr fly stimulates the authors
to write. Ii is. in fact. m an age when
the pecuniary rewards are so meagre
that 10 outside inducement beng
offered 10 tempt men To compose. thO,e
who do act under the influence of "a
natural and irresistible impulse that
finds sufficient return IN It's own graft
tcatiOn Ia every period scrlbblers viii
be found but the -cnbDlers either never
become known. or they are soon
forgotten.
The gravest literary charge that can
be brought against the present era ls
that 20 many authors wnle with re
snectable ability. and SO few with any
apr ach 90 genius.
Milton lived in an age so uuremuncr-
alive TO meu Of letters that the greatest
of all modern eplcs-his " Paradise
Iost''-was sold tor g. aud ye. it n
nighlv probable ihdt tine few who con-
siituted the body OF readers when mat
poem was written. bad more critical
taste and discrimination than the great
multitude oil readers in these times.
Eugland in the reign Of Elizabeth is
supposed to have been peopled by only
six or seven millions of individuals.
and Yet the circle OF writers who
adorned and Illuminated that spacious
period has never been surpassed IA the
y hole extent of English history.
Universal education has brought us
keener intelligence and greater liDerali-
tv of thought: wealth mas blesstd us
with Incompatible comfort and luxury.
but as wealth and education extend
they seem to be reducing Us TO literary
vacancy and shaliowness, ami even 10
literary deprayity IN the grossest forms.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-13

ONE Of the most amusing. and at the
same time. one of the most significant
Incidents in recent literary history
was the offer of Northern syndicate
to Gladstone to pay hun $4,000 Tor a
definite number Of articles from his
pen to lie written within n certain
time. The English statesman very
properly declined. and by the very act
Of dong so. Tobuked the speculatCrs
who would have turned human brains
to account in the same cool ard cal
culatlng way that they would do the
products of the earth or the hand. They
really wished TO corner the literary
market 80 far as Mr.. Gladstone was
concerned. and they were influenced
N their purpose not by the intrinsic
value Of what he might write, but
merely by his fame.
The greatest author of this day. if We
Judge literary greatness simply by the
amount Of money 1t brings IN. Is not the
mau remarkable for the highest genius
IN his ant. but the man who fills the
largest space IN the eye of the world.
He may be notorious. rather than ia
nous. lie may be statesman, sol
der. hnaLcier. The only condition
is that be shall b. 80 conspicuous by his
pre- emiucnce that all men desire 10 read
whatever be may write.
This morbid curiosity Of the public
about hose who lead their fellows M
the various Departments Of life. has
done very much 10 lower the tone OF
The cOute mDorary history Of literature.
for publishers and editors have. with a
true business sagacily. seized upon II
and uuhz-d IL 10 the utmost degree.
The cons, quence j.. that our magazines
and reviews are full If articles that de-
i've their only claim 90 attention from
the uis.iIct"n of their authors: the
shelves of our book stores are weighed
down with volumes. the only value OF
which lies IN the celebrity Of the names
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
One OF stslippery,sv Yarns.

Week before last the Winena Times
had communication In which it was re-
lated how IAN old settler" had told some
newcomers that there was no vacant land
ETC., and how the great and good G. IL.
Bumstead had found them, and, with an
eye single to their welfare and no thought
of ''shent per shent," had led them to
e]ysian fields The communication was
probably written by the noted philanthro-
pist himself as it bears the imprint of his
rigmaroish style; and further reaso
for identifying it as his is the fact that it
isn't true. The "old settler" referred to
is James B. Gayton, a man who has more
manhood and hospitable instincts in his
little toe than the party of the other part
has in his whole carcass. While here last
week Commissioner Gayton referred to
tie matter as follows The newcomers
asked if they could get land together on
the river, and wanted hay, timber and
water on the land. Mr.. Gayton told them
pleasantly that they had come too late to
secure land of that character. This was
true. One of the newcomers told South
Emmons gentleman, in Bismarck, last
week, that the facts are as stated by Mr..
Clayton, and it is certain that none of
them wrote the letter. In conclusion we
will state to the newcomers that after
they have lived here little while and
come to know the regulations Of the two
men, explanations of this nature will be
unnecessary.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
Tale Of IL Pig.

Mr.. Hughes, the Steele mail-carrier,
has half -growu pig that is check full of
curiosity yFemals, of course.) The
other day the old gentlema and one of
his numerous offspring were hauling wa
ter Tor the stock from the we'll, using Il
bucket as big az 1t half barrel Piggy
came noslng around ITO see what he
could see James said ''SooyI' pig
tried to vault over we'll. niscalculated,
tumbled In, went down torty feet and
struck the water SO hard that the impact
Jared the earth and made jlmmy's teeth
rattle. That's gone pig" said the
father. "Mebbe we can fish him out"
SAID the son. SO they let down the big
bucket, and when IL came up there was
the juvenile swine alive and swimming.
James took ii out. curried it. wrapped it
in silk handkerchief, took it in the
house tenderly, put it to bed, and in a
little while 1t was as good as new.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
another mishap. He was out riding: and
the horse, turning around to see whichof
Davy's girls was in the buggy, broke the
shafts off short.
AN OLD SOLDIER GONE.

Mr.. Smith II. Cronk, of Omlo, this
county, died suddenly last Sunday even.
ing of rheumatism of the heart. He had
been complaining but a short time Sat-
urday morning he had several very severe
pains in his shoulders. breast and stom-
ach, going and coming. Saturday even
pains which lasted until Sunday noon,
Then came alternate ease and pam until
Sunday night ut 11:30 o'clock, when he
had another attack and fell back dead
The funeral was the largest that has
ever taken place in Emmons county. The
members of Robert Barr post, G. A. r..
were present in force. At the home of
deceased there was prayer service at /
o'clock, and the funeral service took
place at Winchester at 2 p. IN. The fu-
neral procession on its way from Omic
to Winchester was mat by many, who ac-
companied it. The old soldiers grave is
at a point north of Winchester that had
been selected as a cemetery site. Deceased
was pleasant. kind hearted gentleman,
| and his sudden death has brought a feel
inC of sadness to every one who knew
J HIM.
The family of the departed comradt
wish to extend their herrtfelt thanks to
the nelghbors and friends who were sc
kind to them in their aff1ictlon, and also
TO tho comrades of the Grand Army post
to which he belonged
Smith H. Cronk was born in Delaware
county. N. Y, in 1927, and removed to
| Broome county, that state. where he re-
sided until he came to Dakota. HI
was married IN 1857, and raised q large
family of chidren-seven of whom arr
now living-conssting of two sons anf
! five daughters. Two of his daughters arc
married-the eldest to Mr.. G. j. Higbee
of Omio, and the second to Mr.. Fl. G
Johnson, of Maple Point Stock Farm
Minnesota. One daughter is living will
Mrs. johnson, and the two younger ones
were with their father when he died
Mr. Cronk was mustered in as privat.
in Co. E, 50th Regt. N. Y. Vols. Engin
cers), on Sept 4, 1852, and was discharged
on June 13, 1865 Mr.. Cronk was once il
good circumstances, but, through a banl
failure and the rascality of its officers, h,
lost everything. Then, in company will
Mr.. Higbee, he came to Dakota in tn
winter of 1885 and located at the plac,
where he died. His first wife died Aug
Is, 1884, In the winter of 1885 he wa
married to his second wife, who survive
him, and who made him kind compan
ion and a faithful helpmeet. Mr.. Cronk
life in Dakota was like that of all pio
neers who have left the comforts of th
old home; but the old soldier was begin
ming to get in comfortable circumstance
again when the death angel called him.
| sxrrw xs7uu,sru
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
First publication June Z, 18s9-Last, July IL.
Notice of Homestead Final Proof,

T AND OFFICE at Bismarck, Dak., June Il,
AlSs9.-Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has iled notice of his in
tention to make final proof in suppost of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the judge of the district court or, In his absence,
before the clerk of said court, at Williamsport,
Dakota, on DULY 49, 1889 Wis.,:
JOHN DANIEL, ~.
For the southwest quarter of section 12 township
1876 north, of range Is west. He names the foi-
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
James L. kennedy, Ed. F.. Savage, Patrick G.
Foley, and James A. Rebinscu--ail of Roop,
Oak.
allowance of such proof or who knows Of any
substantial reason under the law and the regu.
latfons Of the Interior Department, why such
portunity at the aforementioned time and place
to cross examine the witnesses Of said claimant,
and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submit.
ted by claimant, OSCAR e. REA, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
Hampton.

Correspondence of the RECORD.
A large number from this ncighborhood
attended the celebration at Bismarck or
the Fourth. and all report having good
time. 1t all parts of Emmons county
were as well represented rs Hampton,
and all the other counties of North Da-
kota sent as large crowd as Emmons.
the Capital City must have been full to
ovcrflowlng. Everything in the way OF
crops is about dried p,.... The Rev. A.
j. Garry was the guest of L. D. Smal! on
Saturday night, June 20, and preached at
the schoolhouse on the following Sab
bath. There was very good attendance
and an excellent sermon. Mr.. Garry made
the trip from Winchester on foot and re:
turned the same way which was no light
undertaking on suclp hot days. He says
the camL- meeting was great success III
every way. Harvard Hammond has en-
tered the runaway lists again, this time
taking a little nine-year- grandson Of
Mr.. Joseph Redoute with him. 1t is 10
be hoped that no evil will happen to the
little boy. HEspERUs
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
First publication June as, 1880.
Notice to Creditors. .

n the matter Of the estate of Jacob Van Fut-
lten, deceased. -'
All persons having claims against said Jacob
Van Putten, deceased, are required to exhibit
the same, with the necessary vouchers, to the
undersigned administrator of said estate, at his
nois address, box 1888, and that four months
have been limited as the time for creditors 70
present claims against said estate.
Dated the 24th day of June, 1853.
JOHN JE11EMA, J
Administrator of the Estate of Jacob Van Put
ten, deceased.
Il; A. Armstrong, attorney for administrator.
Willialnsport, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
AROUND THE COUNTY,
GaytOn.


Correspondence of the RECORD.
Mr.. Colby is framing very nice sod
house for Mr.. Wurster .. Sherman Su-
verify and his sister, Mrs. E. T. Cook,
made a trip to Bismarck on Friday last.
....Gcorge Suverly was driving a COW
with wild broncho on Saturday evening,
The horse bucked and the saddle turned
bottom side up. George 'lit" on his
neck and plowed up the sod with ms
ear, but escaped uninjured. George
thinks it's quite a joke on the horse. :.
G. B. Corbin, of Emmonsburg, spent ,nt,
Fourth with friends at Gayton.i All were
glad to see him around again. I Mr. Shier
is cultivatihg fine field of corn. >. Mr.,
Scott, of Glencoe, spen, the Sabbath with
Mr.. Wurster, at Gayton. :. Dan Buckley,
of Glencoe, stopped at Gayton on his way
to Fort Yates with fine lot of cheese
HUMM1NG BIRD,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12

Notwithstanding the dull times, the
weil-known grocery house of George
Jennings, Main and Fifth streets, con.
tinues to do good trade, and still keeps
growing in favor with the people who do
business in Bismarck, And the reason
therefor Is not hard to find. . 1t is because
people dealing with him know that his
large stock of goods as: pure and fresh,
and are sold at tair and reasonable prices.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
CHANGE OF TIME.

1t has been found necessary by the, ex-
ecutive committee having the matter in
charge to change the appointments for
meetings in Emmons county. Hon. Ira
s. Lampman, of Barnes county, member
of the last legislature, will address mass.
meetings as follows:
Wllliamspcrt, Saturday. July 13, pm.
Winchester, Monday, July 15 p. m.
Westtield, Tuesday, July 16, 7p. m.
Winona, Wednesday, July II, 2 p. m.
Alliance members, their wives, sons
and daughters and the public generally
are invited to attend.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
County Statistics.

The following figures, taken from the
assessment rolls, give comparison of
numbers and valuation between 1883 and
1889. There is IL fair increase this year in
personal property, mules only showing
decrease. Acres and their valuation are
lower this year, because railroad lands
are not now listed
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
sTRAYEn.

From Westneld, Emmons county, b.
T., one dark.bay xelding, almost black
white streak In forehead ,aboth hind feet
whites had leather halter on when he
left. Any information leading to his re.
covery will be liberally rewarded. Ad.
dress the undersigned
GERRrT MlLLRNAAR,
Westfield, D. Z.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
LivOna.
- ~


Correspondence OF the REcono
Mr.. John Suverly recently made a .tlip
to Bismarck, taking up load OF wool
What a he lp it would be to every nan in
the neighborhoed if he could take say al:ej
load ofsWOo twice a year to Bismarck
and gef"a good price for it, as believe
Mr.. Suverly does. fAnd how much better
when the wool can be manufactured IN
Bismarck, as it will be some day.-Ed1
IA gentleman by the name of Orne
with his son and daughter, from Logan
county, was down to the river for load
of wood recently. Your correspondent
met him on the road and had pleasant
talk with him. He said he was school
superintendent for Logan county last
year. We also got to talking about how
much wood each of us burned during the
winter. lie SAID he had burned but one
load of wood since last fall. He sand he
has straw-burner and burns straw alto
gethcr. They stopped with Mr.. Kelley
while here. would advise "Humming
Bird not to give himself away SO badly
by writing one week from Gayton and
the next from Livona. But what will
poor Birdie" do now? This is ques.
ton cannot answer, unless he and far
"Buttercup' form partnership. Re.
member tie old adage, Birdie, dear: Two
heads are better than one, if one is q
sheepshead." ANNE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
TO TAxpAYERs.

Until further notice the County Treas.
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, 1889-07-12
BLACKSMITH
AND
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,
Etc.

Plow Work a Specially. New Lathes
made ty order on the shortest possible notice
Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed.
&-NOte.-I have made arrangements with nll
lathes or other light articles to myshop and re-
turn free Of charge to the sender.
@ FRANK HORAN,
Winchcster,N. ID.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
South Prairie. :
GA nf Al,aRrnAnRN

Correspondence of the RECORD. >: ..!
Some Of the people from these parts
spent the Fourth at the capital. large
number at Omio, others at Westfield, aud
some at home Capt. Honstain has gone
to Hillsboro, where he will remain during
the busy part of the fall. He was accom-.
panied by his daughter, Mrs. Brooks, and
her little son Eddie. After visiting rela
tives at Hillsboro for some time. she will
return to her home at Janesvi3ie, Wis.
Mrs. Hubbard has gone to join her hus.
band in Montana. =. Mrs. Jennie Logue,
cousin of Mrs. Honstain's, recently
arrived from H,llsbore, and will be a
guest at the Honstain residence for some
time ....I am glad to be able to state that
this vicinity has received thirteen new
settlers this summer. We all hope they
may be pleased with this part of North
Dakota, and that they may have good
luck. What we.want is more settlers...
VIM. Pasel was recent visitor to Bis-
| marck.. -. .Alessrs. Honstain and Pagel
made trip TO the Holland Settlement to
see about getting q well bored. ~ James
Parker has the contract for carrying the
mail between Eureka and Winchester.
He has Leon Stouder employed to carry
It between Winchester and Westheld. -.
-. There will be soule rustling for hay
this year IN these parts, for it is as scarce
as golden dollars. -. Neighbor Cantwell
intends to build fine dwelling this fall.
We will welcome the bride to her happy
home, Michael. ..,.. Mr.. Craner was up
fran Brown county looking after his
tree claim. He reports that crops are
total failure down in the jim River VAL
ley. Inc farmers are cutting their grain
for hay and plowlng up their fields,
SNIT.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12
Glencoe.

Correspondence of the RECORD.
The hot winds and dry weather have
done much damage to small gram in tins
section. Corn looks well, however. -.
MIR. Sloan preached at the Stewartdale
schoolhouse recently.... Miss Colby. Of
Bismarck, stopped at Glencoe last week
while on her way to Fort Yates to visit
her brother. Steps are being taken to
locate cemetery grounds near the church
Mr.. G. M. Robinson and Messrs. Camp
bell IL Scott offered to donate land for the
purpose, the latter with the proviso that
it shonld be properly fenced. I believe
some $40 has been raised for the purpose.
-. Mrs. Dalton has been very sick. ).
Mrs. Frank Pitcher and Miss Maud ROB
inson returned from the Cannonball re
Gently, much improved IN health. ;. Mr.
Dan Buckley, of the firm Of Bates &
Buckley, took lot Of their fl ne cheese to
Fort Yates the other day. 1 hope that
Dan came back hearl-whele. He should
beware of those dusky maidens =. Your
correspondent visited the cheese factory
the other day. Considering the time he
has been at tic work. Mr. Bates is an apt
scholar, as 1 know from eating some Of
tee cheese. 80. Born--June "a. TO Mr. and
Mrs. Chris. johnson, son. -. Where. o
where, is Rustler? THISTLE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-07-12

*Ralroad land not assessed in 1888. Most OF
this years immigration arrived after April l, and
is therefore not listed,