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Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08

ably considered ,l,a that any other
Northwestern man. IL there is any slip
in the arrangement for AlGer to be sec,
retary of war. it is believed that Rusk
will he the lucky nan. Gen. Harrison
and Ex-Governor Rusk are : OF only
political allies but personal friends a.
well, and when Rusk visited the presi
dent.elect soon after the Columbus en-.
campment, Gen. Harrison app. aIed NOR
pleased to see him and entertained hin
more Hospitality than most any other o.
the numerous men of prominence who
called upon him about that time.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
Montrear ,ee palaee openea.

+ MoSTEgJI, Feb. 1.--The leo carnival
openei wi;h yre..t gclat The governor
i.snerai az. f4r,y opah d the ice palace
ut e:'i0 q. II. fher6 were speeches 10y
dist:ngiiisi,ud guests, \ vast crowd wiz
nesse ti.o ceremonies in the paIap7
electri lt Its. Yobogganing and SNOW
shccins, a.e S"ins on I'LL over the city. q
great many people from the states aya
upesent
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08

ST. PAUL, Feb. 5.-The Office l. ,s.:,'.
of Martin Delaney's stock yards on &.
upper flats caught fire from an 2vc"
heated stove at o'clock p. IN. II ~
f,e building, ten cattle sheds, tho Co..
granary, the hay sheds and a one-sto
frame building, 40xS0 feet, in whic!
hogs were fattened. were buried h"for'
the fire could be got under cnntrol. Tt
loss is about 5000, fully covered /,
insurance.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
The Yorktown. Trial Trip.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4-The official e..
animation of the machinery and tria J
trip OF the gunboat Yorktown will TAX
place at Philadelphia this week. The
board Of navy officers already announced
win begin examination on Tuesday. The
contract calls for an estimated horse
power of 3,t00. but the contractors ere
sangaine that this will he exceeded
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
A DOZEN DROWNED.

Reports State That Several Nj nd
Teams Broke Through tin" leo Ia
Canada and Perished.
AMSTERDAM, n. ", Feb. g. -E Il.
is current here that dozen I. Iaoge
teamsters who were drawing logs to be
deposited on the ice of Canada lake, fifty
miles north of this city, and beyond the
reach of telegraphic communication,
were drowned with their teams yester-
day, by the ice going down.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
About the Great Fight.

Boston, Feb. 6.-Sullivan's trainer,
Jack Hayes, says Sullivan will go to
New Orleans about April !, to train for
his fight with kilfaia. Hayes, and prob
ably Jack Dempsey will go with him.
The fight will probably take place at
Mississippi City, but that has not been
finally decided. Hayes, Sullivan and
Lumley have gone to New York.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
kilr.iu win Fixh, smith.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 5.--Jake Kilrain b,.s
telesraphed Richard K. Fox, of New
York, that he would accept the clral-
leng- IL Jen Smith. champion Of Eng
land, for another fight and that he was
wiliin., to acceie TO any terms that
might be proposed fOt o fair contest for
the championship u the world.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
West Virginia Democrats.

CnAcLEsroy, W. Va, Feb. 6.-The
Democrats held another conference
which lasted until nearly midnight. No
definite action was taken regarding the
senatorial contest. After discussing con-
tests as to canvasing returns for state
officers, adjournment was taken until
Thursday night.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
A FAMINE IN CHINA.

A Quarter Of n Million Persons said to
Be Starving.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 6.-The severity of
the winter is increasing the distress
caused by a famine in Shan Tung and
Manchitria. II is estimated that go, 900
persons are starving in Chen kiang.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
THE STRIKE IS OFF.

New York street Car Drivers AcknowI-
edge the Failure OF the Strike.
NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-The street car
tie-up in this city was declared off last
night by the Knights of Labor local as
bly
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
COUNCIL.
FISHING FOR LIGHTNING.

Senator sahin In Indianapolis Oh Cabinet
Business.
NEW YORK, Feb. a Herald special
from indianapolis, Ind, says: Senator
Sabin, of Minnesota, and ex- Mayor Fit
Ter, Of Philadelphia, are. expected here
today (Friday). Mr.. Sabin. who has
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Court-LOuis Patnaad.
Auditor-N IL. Cornell.
Register of Deeds-Burrc IL. Lien.
Trrusurcr--N IN. Nicholson.
Judge of Probate-D. Il. SNCczcy.
County SurSeyor-J. \. Hcgcman
Sherili-GeO. ". Hurd.
District Atturmey--J. .. Andrews.
superintendent of schools -Chas. ROhinson.
Coruner-C. ". Ilgglns,
BoLrL of Commis iOuers-A. L. kjnLey ch irm IN
Allen Smith, NJ. A. Stulnivy, .. j. O,tcfnvss
L. ID. Davis.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
I.amon. Has Cot : Job.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-The following
announcement is official: "Colonel L..
mont viii on March enter upon an
engagement made SOME time ago with a
railroad cooperation with headquarter7
In New York City,"
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
This Is the Latest.
. Eah 4 The --latest
ANOTHER BIG STRIKE.
IAe Lons Threatened Walk-oCt q

a Ae Lony Threatened Walk-oCs q S..-s-
burg Coke at Last Mate,i 'iizcs.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. .. TE3 great
coke strike which has bee. threatening
for fully month, has begun il part, and
il is expected tliat ronc Of the work
save those - II. g. F-ick, (who has
signed the staiJ wi! he in operation
more than tuenty-fcrr hours. During
the afternoon SO 9sevs and miners az
Donnelly and NJ Isl ID, a,.d about 400
liIen at J. NJ. 1nm, ker's Ji,rtown
-i.,,l Sterling d -,.l,s ni,rla out
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
THE RUMoRs AsoUT RUDOLPH.

1t Is NOW Stated the Austrian Prince
Was n Murderer as Well as = suicide.
LONDON, Feb. "a correspondent tel
egraphing from Brussels asserts that
when the door of Prince Rudolph's room
was forced open, 3 beautiful Bohemian
lady was lying dad on the iloor, with
bullet wound in her head, the prince
having fir1t shot her and then himself.
The story tsnds credence in Brussels.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Baptist Church-Rcy. y. VI. Du6oc, pastor,
Services every sunday at 1918 \. M, and
7:45 NJ. Sunday school Immediately aft er morn
ing service. Prayer meeting " odnesday evening
al I 80 O'Clock.
Norwegian Baptist tharch-Rcv, c. W. Fin
WALL pastor. Services every SUNDAY at Iv:i1 A. NJ.
and 80 F. N. sunday School lmmcualriy aItcI
morning service. lOung cOP!e.s meeting every
Friday evening at % ciOch. ITa!cT meeting
every Tuesday evening at . Ciurh.
NJ +. I Ihurch--Rcy. .. II. sPruII. pastor Ser
yicGs every Sunday at lO:I5 \. N. aud i:4J r. NJ.
sabbath Schoui immediately Uiur muIning scrN
:es. Prayer meeting every Ncducrua! evening at
1870 0 clock.
Presbyterian Church--Rcy. \. II Work, pastor
ScryIcer every sunday morning NJ iu:i5 ana even
ing at las. SABBATH school alter morning Eel
vice. Prayer meeting "Wednesday cNculng.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
Friday, Feb. l.
HOUSE

Tie house discussed the soldiers home
ill all of the afternoon. The matter is
still in committee of the whole. Both
the majority and minority reports were
disregardcd and the meat of the bill was
reached. The location ut Hot Springs
was chosen and the appropriation fixed
1T $4,000. 1t may not pass but its
chances are favorable. Mr.. Stimmel's
primary election bill was discussed at
length and made special order for
Monday.
The house defeated On & tie vo,e n res
Olution inviting Mr.. Louclss to addrcs0
the legislature on the needs IF the far,
mcrs. The resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Morris and was voted down by ALI.
ance members.
COUNCIL
The agricultural college bills, after a
long discussion, were referee 10 TIE
members from North Dakota.
The council passed the bin repeating
the law creating the board of railroad
commissioners. 10 to 4.
Also the notcry public fee biil.
Also the bill repeating the struck jrIy
law.
Also Mr. Burrham's bill requiring ore
years residence before application for
divorce can be made. These last two
bills go to the Governor now.
At the close of the session caucus of
the South Dakota members was held, all
being present, at which telegram was
read from Washington asking an express
sion from them as TO whether the capital
question in South Dakota should be re-
submitted, A disposition was shown
to yield anything and everything
rather than jeopardise the bill, but it
was urged that a square expression and
a truthful answer was wanted, so the
question was put as follows: I'VE do
not favor resubmittipg the capital loca-
tion." This was adSped. % to II.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08

the sense OF the house that the welfare of
Dakota will be promoted by this legisla-
ture by not providing for the erection of
any new public building till after divis-
ion and admission. Lost by 22 to 70.
Morris presented q memorial, which
was adopted. requesting congress to re-
imburse Dakota for legislative expenses
amounting to S42,455 IN excess of the
appropriations during the past ten
years. and sao, 1000 for the present ses-
sion.
COUNCIL.
The bill repeating the veterinary sur
geon act passed-yeas 25, noes 20; same
Of the public examiner law--10 to 26;
also appropriating Sc 500 to pay for the
Etherington herd of cattle killed by Or
der of Governor Pierce.
BILLS INTRoDUCED.-By Mallory-To
encourage the organization and main
tenance of county or local agricultural
societies, where premiums are paid. ex-
cept for speed horses, amounting to $500.
By Allin-Appropriating $l5?. for
the maintenance of the Yankton asylum
for the insane for two years.
BY Gruna-Reducing the exemptions
from 81 800 to $500.
By Notwithstanding for lien for
threshing grain.
BY Powell--Providing for the protec-
tion and regulation of primary elections.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08
He Was Killed i'm "a Duel.

VIENNA, Feb. 5.-In spite of strenuous
sGorts to hush the matter up the truth
Of Prince R,idolph's death has leaked
cut. For the past six months he has
hoen too intimate with Countess Clam
Ga.las and v rs challenged by that lady's
husband to duel. In that duel he was
wounded and died soon after being con-
yed to Meyerling castle.
This Is the Latest.
LoNDoT, Feb. g. The latest rum0-
ahont Prince Rudolph's death is that fe
had AN American duel" with noble.
man whose family honor he had injured.
The prince lost the throw of dice, ar.
WAS therefore bound to commit suic;2
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-08

7. l.. FIsuBAcK, G.. MATHEWS, II. FIsHEAcK,
President. Y. President. Cashier.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16

thesforner is put on her course and the main
sheet is paid out gradually until it is about
two-thirds Of the way out, which is the
proper place TO trim it with the wind on the
quarter
In the gybe the jib sheets, of course, should
be let go to starboard and trimmed TO port.
If it is blowing In case of gyhe, the proper
thing TO do is TO get strain on the lifts to
hold up the boom and then settle the peak
pretty well down.
The best way for a beginner, however, is
not to try TO gybe when there is much wind.
To get in shape to beat up the river again
drop the centerboard and fatten in both
main.ail and jih, while the helm is put down
and she swings gracefully up TO full and
bye" These constitute all the maneuvers
necessary TO know in the handling of sloop
\ yawl is yacht with a cruising rig, very
much like that of sloop, except that the
mainsail is less on the foot, the boom not e1-
tending quite to the stern; and on the fan
tail" IS stepped small mast called a mizDen,
the sau set on which sheets 70 an outriSger
or aftersprit, which runs out astern the same
as bowsprit runs out forward j yawl IS
more easily handled than sloop, especially
in stays, as the mizzen may be used to help
screw her around If she is inclined 70 miss.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16
his fortiefh harthdsx. be has AZ

celebrate his fortieth birthday, he has al
ready been the recipient OF political honors
which make his name familiar 20 those con-
versant with national legislation During
the last congress he was perhaps the most
prominent Of the new members IN the Demo
cratic wing OF the house Of representatives.
Since his retirement from the political arena
he has received recognition from his city and
state, not the least being his election, March
20, as chief executive Of the State Baseball
league.
Mr. Ford was born in Saline, Washtenaw
county, Mich. June 50, 1919, says Ths Sport
ing Times When 10 years Of age be re-
moved his parents TO Lansing, where. IN the
common schools, was laid the foundation Of
his education At the age Of Is he entered
the United States navy and IN 1866 WAS or
dered 70 join the European squadron, serving
two years On this station he was in 1867 APP
pointed midshiplnan at the Naval academy,
Annapolis, and resigning In 1865 he returned
to Lansing and began the study Of law.
In 1878 he married Miss Mary A. Carr, OF
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16

ECCLESIASTICAL ARABIC, SYRIAN IDIoM.
Were to use the waters of the sea for ink, the
armament for paper, TO write tribute of graf
itude, my efforts would fall short of what IS thy
due, Q Washington"
Syriac, seem most compact, the Babylonian
and Assyrian most diffuse. In each Of the
latter, four long lines, including about $50
characters, are necessary to express the
equivalent of two very short lines in Eng
lish; and as each OF the wedge shaped char
acters was made BY pressing q molding tool
upon the clay before it was baked, it is evil
dent that writing was serious business in
Assyria. Probably they did not make long
speeches Cursive Arabic and Carshoony
the secret or sacred writing OF the Maron-
itesl are remarkably compact, there being
some 30 lines and dots in space two inches
long and half an inch wide. In fact all forms
of the Arabic, and all the African and Asiatic
notifications of it, look like a swarm of bees,
when held little ways from the eye.
When we come TO the Ethiopic, however,
we at once see that we are on another line;
for the old Ethiopic is supposed to be the
original of the Phenician. Greek, Latin and
thence of the letters used by most Euro
peans. Here again we see the operation Of
that mysterious law above referred to: All
the Orientals seem inpelled by some internal
force to fine lines and dots and flmy tracery,
while the Europeauzs end towards blocks and
squares and straight lines, each letter stand
ing out by itself with sort Of defiant ag-
gressiveneSs Sim 1rfy the old mining
shafts lately reepened in Spain are known to
be Roman if they are square, but Moorish if
they are round, and in place of the massive
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16
THESPIAN THEMES
Something About a French OPP
era Singer Of a Century Ago.
THE SUCCESS OF NILE. xAILLARD

A story Of m Awkward Position Into
Which azsss veSss Caxzssin<sy Fell.
some othAr nx~mssie X~fscy Here Re-
lated In Brief
The furious fan now pre~a,ens in the
crowded theatres Of Paris naturally starts Up
"reminiscences Of shs actors and actress Of a
hundred years ego Ard thsy bad some good
ones Indeed, Tho Preach stage. Whistler
operate, tragic, comic or mnsscai, was sE-
joying one Of lis rarest szassas Of favor IN
lisa The Grand opHrs Vas burned On the
Sth Of June. Isl, but Marie Anfoinesoe do
mated the ground and bad n rebuilt IN three
months Tie noted singers of the time were
Messrs Lays and Chovct and Mics Maillard
and Gavaudan, but shese ware sscund in pub
lie favor to the won:4rfsi ianosfs, Gunra.i,
Sauln.sr and Zactruer9e. Nile Sui-nsri was
the reigntns queen, and lived b Oriental
luxury in a fine rcS.amseeSf her owa
Nile. MainGri was not only . sucer and
dancer, but had rare h4ssriur;c Gift2 making
her the best ''all arurrd- actress OF the time.
Her frs; brilliant engagement was as "a
dancer 81 81: Petersburg. whsnce sire 70
turned 70 Paris Ia I2so and surnrsd sing
ing school fer two years AT the end Of that
time. al devoted 70 conscientious study, she
made her debut and took the town nv storm
Her beauty, though Of a ras6ax Cord AID
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16
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II 6 Al
y r1rI 10
BABYLONIAS,

BABYLONIAS.
''The Land o. Babylon to Washington the Father
OF His Country. America"
Washington and congratulations to the
United States in twenty-seven languages
African Arabic, true Arabic, Algerian, AS
syrian, Babylonian, Carshoony, Cutie, Di-
weni, Ethiopic. Egyptian tile present dia-
lecs,, Greek, Kettle, Latin, Syriac, and sew
eral modern languages.
Such an achievement of course attracted
the attention of scholars and many hundred
copies of the paper have been called for and
are in the hands of critical examiners, spe-
cialists in the several languages, yet no error
has 50 far been discovered. Among the ia
theirs employed at st. Xavier's it is, Of
course, necessary to have men familiar with
each of the languages used by men liable to
be stranded in the great city of New York,
to the end that each may make confession,
and If need be receive the last rites of the
church in his own language. In addition
there are scholars who each have speciality
one devotes his spare hours to the ancient
Babylonian with its stemmed letters; another
to the old cuneiforn Assyrian; and it is be-
lievei that St. Xavier now has men capable
of reading any manuscript or inscription that
may yet be unearthed from the long buried
cities of the Orient
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16

Mr. P c. Leonard, whose pose In the SAB
mon casting act was also purloined by Mr..
Mills, carried away with him 20 his bone n
Spring Valley, Orange county, n. Y, four
medals Of the most precious Of u1esAls he
YVES the champion o< the tournament, having
won the salmon casting frst prize, the event
for five ounce rods. the rnfnnow casting event
and the fly casting for black hazA Tbero rs
handS1u1er angiess than Mr. Lsonsrd 10 tbs
world, but few who can weld the split barn-
boo In competition with him
Il ,eaxing Of tie Development of fy cast-
ing during The pas ten yea-z, Mr.. Pred Ma
thse, toe veteran angler and p1scscututxs
and ichttyo4ogiss said 70 reporter Of Tbs
New York Evening Sun:
II REMAINDER distinctly thzs when tie
angling tozzrnaloaufs were beld tn years
ago n Tic northern part Of the stsss q rszn
who ooSId cat fy Fifty fses v1 on.2t
cred 10 se sornethiag u yhexnGennl
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16

"a fellow named Ewing, who lives up in
Fulton replied John.
''Why. we rever heard Of him." was the
answer, generally so fatal to persons in every
rank OF life.
John was persistent, however, and induced
the president TO make an engagement 10 go
up to the Pendleton grounds on the next
Sunday morning A buggy was procured
and the trip made Arriving they found a
game in progress,
(which is Ewing?" asked the president,
'sThat fellow on second; just watch him.
was Johns reply. and, as he said the other
night, ''Buck played wonderful game"
The future champion was unconscious tsat
he was being watched, and, therefore, PLAYED
all the better After the close of the game
he was approached and asked if he would
like to play with the Mohawk Browns.
You will get your car fare and &c." was
the offer held out TO him.
eyes, I'll take it," promptly answered
Buck. rather fattered by the tempting salary
promised.
when can you join usT' was asked.
''Do you play this afternoonf'
'sYe, at 5 o'clock"
''I'1l be there
second that opened the eyes of the big gather
ing present, jumping at once into popular
favor While with this club he developed his
catching ability and alternated behind the
bat and at second base.
A year later, when in Rochester, y. Y,
with Joe Gerhardt, Reilly was met at the
hotel enc evening by the manager of the local
club, which was in need Of catcher. It was
for the purpose of getting one that be called
and asked the visiting club as 70 where he
could get one. After a moments thought
Gerhardt looked up and said;
why wouldn't that young fellow Ewing
DOR
''Just the man I was thinking about re-
marked Reilly.
The result was that Buck was telegraphed
for that night and caught the season out.
The following winter Bob Ferguson, hearing
his playing Landed by a manager who was
about 10 sign him, quietly slipped of and en-
gagged him for the Troy club. There he me.
Conner, WEIGH, Gillespie and other players,
and earned the reputation that he now en-
joys In his case the old saying that pro-
phet is without honor in his own country Is
partly applicable, for when catching for the
Mohawk Browns IN 1880 it was proposed by
the directors Of the league team to engage
him. Reilly and Joe Sommers; but the pro
position was snee-ed down with +he words:
Nobody viii pay TO see a lot OF Min Greek
Bottom amateurs play ball
Two years later repentance and mutual re-
elimination were in order among the sneer-
ing delegation.
TOM DAILY
Thomas P. DAILY, the wei known catcher,
was horn about twenty-tour yenrs ago n
Philadelphia He first played In 1884, says
The Clipper, filing the position Of catcher
with the SomTsets, an amateur team Of his
native city. and later n the season with tia
seanip.ofessional club Of MinviIle, y. J.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16

the author OF book.for law students,
In 1856 he was alected TO the legislatures
from Grand Rapids and made creditable re
cord In 1886 he was elected to congress by
an overwhelming majority. In 1855 he was
defeated for reelection. Since then he has
devoted bis time to the active practice OF law
in Grand Rapids.
Mr. Ford is a deep and logical reasoner,
an eloquent and powerful orator He is said
TO be the youngest member in the G.. A r
In stature he Is short and robust; in dispoSi-
ton. genial and one of the most popular OF
men The Michigan state league made q
wise and fortunate selection in its president
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-16
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r f. "a
:1f + 1NTdlH
ASSYRIAN.

"Assyria to Washington, the Father of His Coun-
try, America"
Nor is this so improbable as at first ap-
pears, for it is found by long research that
man in all his writings has ever beer governed
by certain general principles; he is by some
as yet my sterious law of his nature compelled
to have regard to the form Of the vocal or
gans and the natural sequence of ideas, even
in his writings Therefore, certain forms
convey similar ideas in many languages,
though the ideas be expressed in different
words. Thus S. or some modification of it,
is often reference to the serpent or the his
sing sound made by it, while B and V inter
ctangeable in some languages as among chill
dren) suggest strength. So the learned
fathers can proceed on established lines; but
that they should have mastered such ancient
scripts so far as to write poetry in them, and
this poetry a literal translation of a prescribed
English stanza-thIs is, indeed, triumph Of
intellect.
The English sentence to be rendered was
0, Washington, thy name like music falls
Ger all our land of freedom and Of peace;
It's heard in busy mart, in festive halls,
No tongue its praise to sing will ever cease.
In addition to translating this, the IA
theirs added other sentences, some of which
we reproduce, both in the original and in
English. OF the Oriental tongues, the Di-
wani, or purely literary Arabic, and the