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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
A BRAND ON CULVER.
States Attorney LOngenecIKer De-
nOunces Him to His Face as
EITHER DISHONEST OR A FOOL
A Strong IntimatiOn That He Believed in
the Former idea.
FUTILE EFFORTS OF A PEACEMAKER.
The Trial of the Jury Brbes Set for the First Week
in January.

Juror Culver called upon Prosecutor
Longenecker yesterday, He attempted an
afectionate greeting. but the attorney would
have none Of it. He denounced Culver as
fool or a knave in the strongest possible
language.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Dainty Pearl Necklnces

That charm and delight all the ladies who
have seen them and they are astonished at
the modest prices. This is just the thing
for debutante. They are selling at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithtield street. New Building.
Open every evening. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
loo Good QunIiry Union CIoth

Umbrellas, oxidized silver handles, all new
designs, ebony, snake, accasia and partridge
mounts, at S. each. Extra value.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
ONYX Tables.

Most beautifully mottled onyx, some diff
ferent from any we have ever seen. hand
somelY mounted in tables of brass and ma
hogany, at HARDY & HAYES,
jewelers., Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
629 Smithfeld street. New Building.
Open every evening. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

We have been all over town and have not
been suited till we saw yoursI is the excla-
nation we hear 20 times day. Over 200
styles new, dainty, novel and fresh at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfeld street. New Building.
Open every evening. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
HOLIDAY TABLE DELICAC1Es.
Largest LIne-LOwest Prices.

Look for our special card in next Sunday
Dispatch. Better send for the Housekeep-
er's Guide; it will post you on everything in
our line; also contains valuable information
for all housekeepers. Store open till Pm.
until Christmas.
WIN. HAsLAGE & Son,
18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
To Entertnin the Cast.

row evening in Masonic Hall, Allegheny, the
members of the company which produced THE
Fall Of Atlanta" for the benefit of the post last
winter A supper will be the principal event of
the evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

Have you seen them with their beautiful
effects in glass and gold. Just the thing to
finish and beautify a parlor In the art
room of HARDY & HAYES,
Jewelers. Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 SmIthfeld street. New Building.
Open every evening. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
B. & b.

Center counter, front of store-children's
collars at hall price; 81 grade at Soc, 5Oc
grade at 25c, 35c grade at 15c, 25c grade at
10c, 10c and 15c grade at &c.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
DaudeIiou Time.

A very perfect print in new water color
style, of group of children playing Ring
Around Rosy" upon dandelion dotted
field. In various STYLES at Jos. Eichbaum
& Co. s., 48 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
llrrrer fnr fhn nrnnkr.

Secretary Scandrett said yesterday that be
is quite resigned to anything that the Brother
hood may do here 'If there is Brotherhood
club here - he said, sit win simply mean that
both clubs viii lose, and then 1t viii be ques-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

A large assortment at prices never heard
of before, Well made and durable.
Jos. EICHBAUM & Co.,
48 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
5. s. stewart. BapiO..

Fairbanks & Cole banjos, Washburn
guitars, mandolins and zlthers, fine Ameri-
can guitars at S., cornets, violins, music
rolls and Xmas music books at H. Kleber
& Bro. IS, No. 506 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

ALE and porter are the correct drinks for
December, January and February. Frauen-
helm & Vilsaek's brews are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Omen Early. Omen Late.

Every chance in the world to select a
handsome Xmas present. Holiday goods
without end at prices that sell at sight
Cash or credit. 307 Wood st.
IT'S HOPPER BROS. s. Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

Just the thing for the little ones-Mar-
WINS Christmas toys and animal cakes,
made especially to please childish hearts at
Christmas time. Grocers keep them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
1850
1883.
Holmes Best.

Orders filed for the holidays by telephone
sos. W. II. HOLMES & Son,
120 Water street and 158 First avenue
TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

SAVE time and money by selecting your
presents from the immense stock, at Harri-
sons toy store, 123 Federal ST., Allegheny.
IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

tion of who will put up the most money. I
state right here that If need be we will reduce
our prices to 8 cents per game to get crowds.
mission rate"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
River Teleerau..

ESPECIAL TELEeRAMs TO THE DrsPArcRI
BRowNsvILLE-River feet inches and
falling. Weather cloudy. Thermometer $40 at
7P.M
MoRGANTowN-River feet and stationary.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer $40 at4P PIX
WAREEN-Rtver feet LILO inches and sta
tonary. Weather warm with light rains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

Juvenile books-The choicest, best values
ever seen in cardboard back books at 1Oc.
12c, 15c, zoe. Stores open evenings, begin
ming Thursday. BoGGs g BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

- No. Ia ~
A N ORDINANCE-AUTH THE
"A. construction of sewer on Carey alley,
fI0in crown Of alley between South Twenty
third street. and South Twenty-fourth street to
South Twenty-fourth street.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted By the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

If you wish pretty-faced doll then pur-
chase one for same price as common ones, at
Harrison's toy store, 123 Federal st., Allie
gheny. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

DON'T miss this chance. Get corset at
half price. f. SoHoENTHAL.
612 Penn ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
For ChrIstunas Morning,

Holiday goods; cash or credit.
IT'S HOPPER BROS. & Co., 307 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

One hundred different styles of bedroom
suits at all prices. M. SEIBERT s. Co.,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

YOUNG folks who intend to start house
keeping viii consult their interest by buy
ing their outfit in furniture at M. Seibert &
Co.'s, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Inpanese Leather Papers.

The finest line of these goods ever offered
in the city at Crumrine, Bsne & Bassett's,
416 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

ALE and porter are the correct drinks for
December, January and February. Frauen-
helm & Vilsack's brews are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

Extra Sizes in Fine Quality Plush Garment
For stout ladies.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

HOLIDAY silk and linen initial handker-
chiefs. JAMES H. AIKEN & Co.,
100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Special Des;9rs.

A larger line of specialties than is offered
by any other house in the city.
CRUMRINE, BANE & BAssETT,
lie 416 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Bamboo EnseIs.

HOLIDAY neckwear for gentlemen al
James II. Aiken & Co. s, 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

HOLIDAY silk handkerchiefs and mufiers
ut james H. Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

For Christmas Morning.
Ladies' seal jackets. G. A. SMILEY 3 Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnnls

Books in sets. illustrated gift books.
B. S. DAVIS & Co., Booksellers,
96 Fifth ave.
Telephone 1888.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Open Evenings.
superb Onyx Cabinets.

Holiday goods; cash or credit.
IT'S HOPPER BROS. & Co., 3O7 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

HOLIDAY silk handkerehiefs and mufflers
at James h. Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
WALL PAPERS.

For Christmas Morning,
Gents seal caps. G. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
MUSICAL BOXES.

For disordered liver try Beecham's Pills.
PEARS Soap the purest and best ever mad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
For Christmas Morning,
Fine seal muffs. c. A. SMILEY & Co.


Holiday goods; cash or credit.
IT'S HOPPER BROS. & Co., 307 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Fine Watches n Specially,

For Christmas Morning,
Fine seal gloves. C. A. SMILEY eco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

For Christmas Morning.
Make selection now at G. A. Smiley &
Co.'s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
For ChrIatman nIornInr

Ladies' seal hoods. G. A. SMILEY 8 Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
For ChrI.lmnn aIornlna.

FIne ssal saoQuea. 9. a. sMIIEE 3 %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Fnr Chriatmna aInrninr.

Make selection now at c. A. Smiley &
Co.'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

IF you have not made your selection,
choose from the following list of desirable
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

Ladies' seal gloves. G. A. SMILEY & Co
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

For Christmas Morning.
Children's furs. c. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
stick Pins.

For Christmas Morning,
Fine seal muffs. G. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
For Christmas Morning,
Open Evenings.

Fine seal sacques. C. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
QUITE CONFLICTING.
ST. Louis Still Has Hope for
PittSburg's Place.
A SECRET SCHEME RUMOR.
Emphatic Denial of the Local Broth
erhOOd Club officials,
LOCAL DOG FIGHTERS In TROUBLE

The story comes from St Louis that there
IS secret scheme for the club of that city
to replace Pittsburg in the new League in
March. The local club officials emphatic
ally deny the story. Hanlon issues chal-
lenge to Australians. Local dog fighters get
into trouble with the Humane Society.
Robert Bonner talks about his wonderful
fily Sunol The Brotherhood has expelled
all of its deserting members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

For Christmas Morning,
Fine seal gloves. c. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Christmas Is Almost Here.

Children's furs. c. A. SMILEY & Co
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
HoIme.' Bpst,

For Christmas Morning.
Ladies' seal jackets. c. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
THE MOST POPULAR IS
F ! T NJ I NG'S
Pure Export Eight -YGaF-Old
GUCKB MI / | NBR
WHISKY.

The demand made upon us from our numer-
GUS customers in and around the two cities and
surrounding counties for our 7-year-old Export
Whisky assures us that we have secured and
have to-day the best and largest portion of the
trade for this article. And by fair, honest and
gentlemauly dealing and treatment we hatter
ourselves that we will not only retain all the
trade we now enjoy having on this reliable
and has been doing every day for some time
past. People nowadays are not led of by abb
surd incorrect statements, nor do they have
any confidence in fancy silvered-up names for
whisky. They want pure whisky. They want
a whisky that has record, and they want that
record so it can be traced. Such is the char
acter of our Export Whisky whisky with
chase pure 7-year-old Export Guckenheimer
Whisky in the two cities is from us; and we
hold the documents to prove that we are cor
rect in this statement
Full quarts 81, or for s..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Make ChIIdren Hann1.

Telephone 1888
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1889-01-01
BUTTE BANDS.

r I is safe to that but few cities of the same size
y can boast Of many and good bands as Butte
Certainly that they have better ones.
lsuttc's bands are composed almost entirely of men
working in the mines and reduction works, and the
degree of proficiency they all have attained is stonis-
ing, and their execution of the most difficult Of classic
well popular music would do credit to similar
organizations composed entirely of professional music
a>. The reputation of Buttcs bands not local. but
extends the entire west and the citizens of the
camp should he pardoncd if they appear tr1c proud
Of the band boys, for they worthy Of it and deserve
all the credit they get and, perhaps, too they
continually striving for greater proficiency and
complete mastery Of the profession.
Probably one of the most popular and best known of
the bands is the " Boston 4 Montana" Of Mcslcrviilc,
named after the copper mining and reducing company
in whose employ nearly I'LL the members The
band numbers twenty musicians under the leadership of
s. II. Trcr. 1t is just year since the bu, has been
organized, and well has il been Daronized that it has
cleared 3AW above all expenses for instruments, uni
forms, rent, etc. &. II. Griffin is secretary
The Emmett Guard band of twcntv-one members,
including drum or, is also very popular and is
first class band. 1t is the rcgmcnta band Of the First
regiment, Montana National Guards. Peter McNuy
is leader.
Orton's cornct b,nd thirteen members, including IL
drum major, is also Of the best bands the
slope. lille ITS membership IS not us large that of
of the other bands, the organization excellent
and its services much sought after Van. Orion
is the leader
The Alice band, made up of men in the employ of
the Alice Mining and Milling company, has twenty
members, all first class musicians and dcscrvedy popular
John Rich is band master and John Beard secretary.
From the above it will be seen that Butte is as we'll
supplied with good bands it is with almost every
other concomtant of modern city.
SILVER BOW CLUB.
|TlHE Club organized in October, 1882, and has
Il 100 members. Its quarters are palatal, and fur
nshcd in the most comfortable and uxuri,nt
Officers of the club Charles S. Warren, Presi-
dent; John +. Forbis, Vice Presidents Robert erik,
Sccrctry A. ]. Johnston, Treasurer; Executive Com
mittcc c. S. Warren, Walter Mackay, J. F. Forbs, G..
w. Goolalc, W. E. Pcttes, Robert erik, Charles Sic
gel, James B. Leahy and II. c. Olmstead.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1889-01-01
THE EXCELSIOR QUARTETTE.

~ THOUGH Butte has many, and exceedingly
IA good, hands, it has but organization devoted
vocal music the of which heads this article.
The quarette is composed of j. L. Carlisle, first tenor;
John Jahrrcis, second tenor; w. Gucdchoefer, first
bass; Henry Krocger, second bass. The members
excellent vocalists, and the quartce is credit to the
city.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1889-01-01
BUTTE RIFLE CLUB.

TlHE club organized in March, 1887, and although
y having but Is members, it is Of the crack
range associations Of the Territory. Its officers
j. ]. Mediation, President; Henry Williams, Vice
Presidents Joseph Carter, Secretary; John E. Davis,
Treasurer; DR. Schultz, Captain. During pleasant
weather the members have frequent practice meetings
and roll up wonderful scores.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1889-01-01
BUTTE DISTRICT MESSENGER COMPANY

~ n important addition the number of public
~ institutions of Butte, the District Messenger
company, organized during the past year, and
began business in July. It operates nearly five miles
of wire and has $50 boxes in service. force of ten
uniformed messenger boys is mantainct in addition to
day and night register The cost of the plant is about
$4,000 and already is good paying investment. A. A.
Honey is President, H. Sommcrs Superintendent, and
H. Mccormack Resident Manager
The service of the company is first class and has
proven unexccptionay satisfactory to its patrons That
its value is appreciated goes without sying evidenced
by the liberal manner in which it is r,tronizcd.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1889-01-01
THE BUTTE CITY ROD AND GUN CLUB.

II lHE club, indicated by its name, is an organiza-
= ton Of sportsmcn, gentlemen who take real de-
light in the of the gun and ro and opposed to
the wanton slaughter Of game by spot hunters The
club is also the champion of the territorial game laws,
and annually expends much money to secure the en-
forcenent of the laws for the protection of all kinds of
game, ant the court records Show has done much
service in this direction each year its organization
having secured the conviction of numerous parties for
killing game unawfuly.
The officers of the club are: President ]. a. FL
liott; Vice President, J. NJ. Steward; Secretary, c. II.
Smith; Treasurer, ]. D. Thomas; Captain, John F.
Cowum.
The club organized in 1880, and has about 40
active members in good standing. 1t the second
Friday Of each month.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-01

----One man has appeared a,
Washington as candidate for Office
that every respectable man in the
country should rejoice to see disap.
pointed, says the Virginia (Nev.1
Chronicle. His name is w. e. Has.
kell, editor of the Minneapolis Tri.
bune, who wanted to be Minister to
Denmark. Haskell is the man who
publicly insulted Mrs. Cleveland by
n scsndalous editorial in tho columns
OF his paper while she and her hus-
band were the guests Of his city. 1t
is surprising that he could get any.
body to indorse his application.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-01
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To SPENCER FonD, or his heirs assigns:
You are hereby notified that I have expended
the sum OF four hundred tSi00j dollars in labor
and improvements upon tho
SUNNY SOUTH
Lode Mining claim situated near the head of
Cottonwood eulch. abont one mile north Of Bull
ion, and adjoining the Monarch mine ON the routh
and the Pass on the west, in Mineral Hill Min.
ing District, Altuvss county, idaho TERRITORY. in
order to hold said premises under the provisions
OF Section 1924 Revised Statutes of the United
states; being the amount required TO hold the
same for the four years ending December 81, 1855
ALat your proportion offhe same 10 two hund,e ed
5000 dollars. being one bali. And II within
ninety .Sot days after thia notice By pablicstiol
you fsiI or refuse TO contribute your proportion
Of such expenditure - . co-owner, -er interest
IN esid claim viii become the properly of the up.
designed, under the provisions of sa,d Section
1s2s. u. E. MILLER
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-01
Notice of Forfeiture.

To FRANK MCGUIRE, or his heirs or assigns:
You arc hereby notified that have expended
the sum of four hundred (SaOol dollars in labor
and improvements upon the
TIGER
Lode Mining Claim, situated on the East Fork OF
Wood River. in Mineral Hill Mining District
Altnras county. Idaho Territory. in order to hold
said premises under the provisi. MS of Section
1924, Revised Statutes of the United States being
the amount required to hold the same for the fouI
years ending December n. 1887 That \ our pro.
portion OF the same Ia two hundred $4,000 col.
lara. being onehslf. or nifty tk5O) dollars Der an.
mum for the years ending December 81, 1884, De.
eember u 1855, December 81. 1886 and December
". 1887, resnectively. And II within ninety 1901
days from the service Of this notice. or within 9o
days after this notice by publication you fail OF
refuse to contribute yeur proportion Of such ex.
p"nditnre as . co-owner. your interest In said
claim will become the property of the under.
s'gned under the provisions OF said Section 2s2i
JAMES W. BUTCH.
HALEY, T.. March 4, 1882
First publication: M~r..h 4, 1889.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-01
SoUTH Dakota READY.

With the exception of few little
formalities, South Dakota is ready to
step into the Union, says the Port.
land (Or) Telegram. Unlike the
other Territories that are to be ad.
mitted under the act passed by last
Congress, South Dakota has Con-
stitution ready, and i. was ratified
several days ago; so that it might be
appropriately called a ready. made
State. A writer, in referring to the
Constitution OF South Dokota, pro.
nounces it to be one of the best in
struments OF the kind ever devised.
The people who proposed it had the
advantage of all the experience that
other States have had. They could
aviod their mistakes, and copy and
improve upon the good features in
other Constitutions. The Constitu-
ton OF South Dak ota, this writer says,
is very progressive, and yet sufficient.
ly balanced by conservative provis-
ions to hold the ship of state to .
steady and stable course. 1t follows
the best provisions OF Constitutions Of
older States in matters pertaining to
the general departments of State
government. 1t is exceedingly lib.
eral in providing for public schools.
A large portion of the public land is
set apart for the creation of fund
for school purposes. These school
lands cannot be sold for less than $40
an acre, unless they shall have re-
manned unsold for term OF Is years.
AT no time can more than one-third
of the school lands be disposed of,
and term of five years must e!apse
between successive sales. This pro.
vision guards against any hasty dis
position Of the lands by fraud or
thoughtlessness, and secures for the
fund the benefit of the rise in value
of the land, which will follow in time.
The State is forbidden to incur debt
Of more than 100000 at any one
time, except in cases of war, and
economy in State, county and munci-
pal affairs is encouraged by suitable
restrictions of power. Women are
to be allowed to vote at school
elections, and the people OF the new
State will soon after admission have
= chance to vote upon the subject Of
unrestricted suffrage at all elections.
This Constitution, " hich is known
as the Sioux Falls Constitution, was
prepared and adopted in 1885 by q
large majority OF the voters OF the
Territory. 1t seems to have stood
the test OF inspection and scrutiny
since then so we'll that comparatively
few votes were cast against it in the
recent election.