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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17
FIRES.

Saturday morsing the fire-bell called
out the depai tment and citizens to save
the residence Of G. H. Young from the
flames. Bv the time they got there the
whole inside Of the kitchen and dining
room was ablaze, but the fire's ardor
was suddenly cooled with few doses of
artesian water. The FIRE started from a
gasoline stove. Stella Carl, the domestic,
supposed the stove was shut off, and be-
gan filling the reservoir from large can /.
II Is supp posed some Of the gasoline was
spilled. catching fire from the stove. In
an instant every thing was FIRE, and Ii
is miracle Mrs. Young and the girl were
not serisousiy burned. Mrs. Y. has
been quite sick since. Dishes, kitchen
utensils, victaals, etc were spoiled, but
the damage was not great. Sam. Herzer
and ], p, Cutting sacrificed portion Of
their mustaches. q young farmer named
Robinson had his leg burned. Chas.
Young was away from home at Kampeska,
telegraphing.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

The home of David Walton Sr. in Alpha
township was also burned Saturday.
The fire caught from stove pine running
through the second floor, burned the
building and nearly all its contents. It
was insured in defunct Sioux Falls COM
pany, soft is total loss. J. o. McCul-
loch raised quite contribution for the
old gentleman.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17
1sT BALLOT.

The usual amusement occurred on
nomination Of coroner, which seems to be
accepted as an opportunity to roast the
leading politicians. Mr.. Nickerson was
finally nominated.
Mere extended notice will be given Of
the nomir.aes at another time.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Still again four contestants faced each
other in two ballots, with several scatter.
ing votes; NJ. E. Williams leading and
winning
IA On, M
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

CAUCUsEs- Resolved. that we are in
favor OF holding Republican township
caucuses on the day recommended by the
coonty central committee.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE Resolved, that
we are In favor of making the county
central committee consist OF fifteen men,
bers. three from each range. Amended,
making the central committee consist Of
40 members, one from each township, a
majority to constitute quorum.
A resolution was passed that in case
any state delegate held several proxies.
all except one shall be the property Of the
delegation. and be veted by all the men,
Ders present. Also q resolution passed
iavoring reduction OF the state Legislature.
These resolutions. SO plainly and de.
cisively endorsing all issues OF the CAM
paign aginst the machine were adopted,
and the great fight was over. Amnesty
was extended, and the representatives Of
the republican party proceeded to decide
their preference between the following
candidates for legislative and county
oficee:
FOR SENATOR.
Two ballots were necessary to decide
the choice between Andy. Thomson. Of
ll2-66, Hon. G.. r. Mason 1l4-66, F. NJ.
Anderson, 1896, and z. T. Sheldon,
l12-67, as follows:
tST pAIfnT On uArrnr
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

All communications for tins column should I
addressed to its editor, Miller. s. ID.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17
PRESS" COLUMN.
Z. J. VERT, EDITOR.

Devoted 10 subiect-matter, principles and
methods OF teaching. and ed ucational news.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

COUNTY JUDGE.
ia. Hughes, the present incumbent,
was nominated by aoclamatioD.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Two ballots settled this race between
four contestants, In victory for F. II.
Gardner, OF Il1-70.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17
FOR SENATOR.
REPRESENTATIVES,.

After an informal ballot ard some lively
discussion, the following representatives
we're nominated by acciamation, L. W.
Lansing. ll2-70, T. II. Kintigh. 10000,
A. Seebring, 1l6-6S.
TREASURER
III. N. Strickling, Of st. lawrence, had
no opposition. and was nominated by
acclamation.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17

The contestants were N. b. Webber,
present register and d. W. Ruston, of
1857 who were called up before the
convention, each swinging an empty
sleeve. Mr.. webber had been honored
with one term, and the convention de.
cided that Mr.. Ruston should be the
standard bearer this year by rs to 40.
CLERK OF COURTS.
W. II. Smith and r. s. willett both of
OF Miller, contested for this place, the
former winning by vote OF SO to 43.
FOR AUDITOR.
After supper three contestants appeared
in the field for this position upon the
ticket One ballot settled it, resulting !:
F. II. Burton SO. Fred Cotton IS, James
Bullock Al.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-07-17
2D BALLOT.
SHERIFF,

SHERIFF.
Four more contestants appeared ana
here two ballots we're necessary, the win.
ner being p, S. Douglass, OF st Lawrence.
IsT BALLOT. 2p BALLOT.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
HLooDHouNDs ON HIS TRAIL
Daring Jail Delivery at Tcxarllana, Ark.
With Numerous Exciting Features.


With Numerous Exciting Features.
TExARKANA, Ark, Dec. G.--Napoleon Nc
Daniel, convicted here recently of wrecl,ing
and robbing q Cotton Belt train and sea-
fenced to imprisonment for life, escaped
from Jail Wednesday night and has not yet
been recaptured. Pending the hearing of
his appeal to the supreme court he WAS in
jail here under u double guard. Last night
jim Sharp, tho guard, opened the front door
of the jail corridor to go to bed. Mcdaniel,
Base Barrheld and Il man named Buckng-
ham had succeeded in dislodging a bar in
the cage door, and Sharp vas fcllad by Nc
Daniel, who used the iron bar. Mcdaniel
seized the guards pistol and made off.
Base Barrfeld, who is awaiting trial TO. tho
murder OF DR.. Lee at New Boston Lust
spring. turned aside and entered the iailcr's
sleeping room to procure arms. He found
the iailer asleep, but he quickly awokc, md
in the scuflle for the possession OF the pistol
the jallcr was the victor and marched Barr
field n, back to his is cell In the msantme Mcs
made his escape. Tho former, after making
some tritling purchases ut an adjacent
store. went oil lcisurcly and, it is said
heavily armed. B.oodhounds from Bonham
have arrived evening, and it is possible the
fugitive will be captured. Sharp. tho
guard, is said to be in a serious condition
John Griffin, convicted recently Of forgery
and given short term, though Il s:.uller
man than Mcdaniel, got stuck in the OPEN
ing, and not only failed to effect his own es-
cape, but prevented the egress OF the other
prisoners from the coll.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
FARMERS IN COUNCIL.
ANNUAL MEET OF THE MA
TiONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Numerous Suggestions Made by President
Polk IL Quite Extended Asldrcss-A
National Legislative Council Favored
Other Business Transacted.
OcALA, Fla. Dec. 3.-The National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial union
met at noon yesterday. Nearly all the
delegates had arrived, and when they were
called to order President Polk delivered his
annual address.
The address congratulated the alliance
| ON its achievements since the last meeting
| and reviewed the causes OF agricultural de-
preston, declaring that this depression is
| an anomaly to the student of industrial
progress The harm is incident to the CEN
traization OF money. The power and up
building OF monopolics was pointed out and
both political parties condemned for fore
ing and encouraging this condition. With
reference to extending the order,
the president urged additional Or
MIXERS to be sent at once
to Oregon, Washington, Ohio, Now York.
.scw Jersey, Arizona and other states
Among the recommendations was QUO that
au organization DC formed. to be known as
the national legislature, composed of q ma
tional president and the presidents of oil
VnG state GillInSCS, lLS OuLy Dcins5 10 look
closely after the legislative reforms de-
manded by the alliance, both in state legis-
latures aud congress.
The alliance opened its first business
session last night and from now on all the
sessions will DC secret. The annual meet
ing OF the national colorcd farmers alliance
will be held to-day. The organization
embraces twenty-five states and has a
membership OF over 100000. One of its
chief objects is to divide the negroes poll
ticaly, which, of course, means taking
large numbers of them into the voting ranks
of the democratic party.
OcALA. Fla, Dec. a.-Thc sensation of
yesterday mornings session of the Farmers
alliance was when President Livingston, OF
the Georgia alliance, arose to question OF
privilege and denounced as UNANIMOUSLY
false the insinuatons in certain wspapers
aimed at DIR. Alacunc and himself, and even
at President Polk. in connection with the
recent senatorial contest in Georgia. He
demanded the appointment of II fair and
impartial committee to thoroughly investi-
gate the charges. President Polk and Dr.
Macunc also spoke, and it was decided that
a committee on Investigation be appointed,
to consist of one member from each state
delegation. to make a thorough and search
ing investigation in accordance with the
demand OF the gentlemen concerned.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
A coLD-BLooDED MURDER.
Otto Gunderson Kills His Wife and Leave,
Her Body in the Snow

Her Body in the Snow.
GRoroS, 8. D., Dec 6.-The little town OF
Gem. this county, was electrified yesterday
morning by the report that Otto Gundcrson.
farmer living eighteen miles southwest of
Croton, had murdered his wife. On
Investigation tho body OF tho
woman was found lying on it's back
in tho snow half way between the
barn and tho house with an ugly wound on
the head. made apparently by some blunt
instrument. There was no witness to tho
murder and the only evidence as to the
killing was that of the man himself Ac-
cording to his statement his wife had gone
to the barn after supper and he had fol-
lowed. While there an alteration arose
about an improper intimacy between her
and an Aberdeen man, during her hus-
bands absence at Yankton several years
ago. From words they came to blows and
he finally seized d: shovel and hit her a
blow on the head that caused her death
He then returned to tho house, leaving tho
body lying out in the snow all night. His
brother discovering these facts in the
morning. the sheriff was telegraphcd and
captured him at his home, he having made
no attempt to escape. lie was brought to
'Groton and taken thence to Aberdeen for
safe keeping. Tho cause of the murder
seems to have been jealousy on tho part of
the husband. Tho murdered woman was n
very handsome ono about 30 years OF age.
Two children of and 10 years slept in tho
house peacefully during tho enactment of
the tragedy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
A ROUGH VOYAGE.
Tempestuous Passage of the British.
Steamer .Jamcs Turrie.


Steamer .Jamcs Turpie.
NEW YORK. Dec. 6.-The British steamer
James Turpie Captain Smith, from Medi-
terrarean ports. which arrived yesterday,
reports having had u terribly tempestuous
passage. The steamer had fine weather
until in longitude 40, when it became
'squally. On Nov. 80, in latitude 33. 25. long
itude Is, she changed her course to the
northwest. The wind was then blow
ing strong breeze from the southeast and
steadily increasing in force, with heavy
squalls ana high seas, and the barometer
fcII rapidly. The wind shifted to the south
ward, and the captain, concluding that he
was running into cyclone, put the ship to
the southwest. At this time heavy cross
sea was running, and at s o'clock D. III. Il
perfect hurricane was blowing. The
steamer lay In the trough of the sea per-
fectly helpless, neither engines nor helm
having the least effect on her, and it was
Impossible to get her before the wind OF.
TO heave her to. Tho heavy seas filed the
cabin twice and flooded the engine
room and stose-hole, nearly put
ting out the fires. The vessel Law
In this condition for eight hours, the sea
making q clean breach over her. This
weather continued up to y. M. Dec i,
""SH eho W1uu nauleu 10 the westward,
Then the ships head was got to tho south
west. the vessel laboring fcarfully owing to
the heavy sea, which at times was appall-
ing Tho barometer had fallen to $500.
The cargo got adrift and nothing could be
done to secure it. Subsequently tho wind
hauled to the northwest and blew heavily
and the barometer began rising.
The hold was opened and it was
found that great damage had been
done to the cargo. On Dec s. latitude
a7:10 ln~~,+"de. 100, fresh
from the southeast. Increasing In force and
at midnight blowing Il gale, with Il heavy
sea running and accompanied by thundcr
and lightning. At 3 a. M. Dec. the wind
shifted to the northwest and blew with hur-
ricane force, raising a terrific sea- At 8 a.
m. the Turpie shipped sea forward which
started the forecastle deck, flooded the
forecastle and damaged the port life boat
and hurricane house ON the poop deck In
all his thirty-eight years at sea Capt.
Smith says he never experienced such ter
rifle Storm
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
DOWN THEY GO.
Failure of the Third Largest Cotton House
In tho Country-Other Eailures

Failure of the Third Largest Cotton House
In tho COuntry-Other Failures
NEW ORLEANS, Doc. 6.-The cotton house
OF L. & A. Meyer has suspended, with liza
bilities aggregatng Se,50o,OOO and assets
of 100000. This is the third largest cotton
house in the country, and was supposed to
be one of the wcalthiest. They ask for an
extension and say they will pay dollar for
dollar. Tho recent financial panic, slow
ness OF collections and decline in th. price
OF cotton. each had its share in causing the
result. 1t is feared the wreck of this house
may involve several other firms here and
elsewhere.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-The Bull & Grant
Farm Implement company has filed Il pc
tition of insolvency. Total liabilities, s.3,-
900; assets S5l. 900.
NEW YoRK. Dec. edward II. Ammidon,
dry goods merchant. made personal as
Segment this morning.
LIVERPOOL. Doc CIT is reported that
large grain dealing firm hero has failed.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES,


PEi1srs MASpAs, silk importer OF London.
has failed. with liabilities Of $500, 900
FIFTEEN inches Of snow have fallen jn
Vermont, and railway ,ra.ic is seriously
impeded.
l'EHLlS doctors say that the Koch lymph
is valuable against diphtheria and tetanus.
THREE HUNDRED drivers in the mines ut
Perth, Ind. have struck for an increase in
wages.
A PERMANENT national organization of
amateur photographers has been formed in
New York.
FIRE destroyed the workhouse at Newcas-
tie, England, and Six women and children
We're burned to denth.
TIE New York chamber Of commerce has
adopted Il resolution against the passage Of
tho Conser lard bill now before congress
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
THE MARKETS.
Sioux City Liv. Stock.

USION STOCK YARDS. SIOUX Cry Dec. e.
Hogs Estimated receipts, 1900. Nearly
thirty loads came in to-day upon which to
commence business. The market opened n
strcnS dime lower on everything. There
was hardly as good stuff on sale as was Of
fcrcd yesterday, and the basis Of l0c lower
with the opening was we'll borne out by the
quality. Prices ranged from 5O-cent top
downwards to S3.3093.4O for mixed and
packers weights.
cat,le-Estimated receipts 200. The de-
mnnd for fat cattle has been good all week
until to-day. This morning tho call for
them let up somewhat and prices dropped a
little over yesterdays sales. Yearlnss
were active and there was some little trade
in stoclcrs and calves. The market was
generally slow.
South Omaha Live Stock.
SOUTH OMAHA, Dec. 6.-Hogs-Estimated
receipts. 1000. Official yesterday, e.f2O:
shipments. II cars. Market opened he
lower, selling ut S300@3.GO.
Cattle-Estimated receipts. 1000. OFF,
cial yesterday, 1850. Shipments. none.
Market opened dull, will sell lower, quality
common.
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-Wheat at the onan,no
was firm, although &c lower than the clos,
Ing price yesterday for May, soon advanced
to 96Mc. but declined when it became
known that the stock market in New York
was weak and lower to 97s4c. aud up to IL 80
The fluctuations were confined to that range.
At that time May was quoted at Osl%c. ,rhe
range in May corn was about 1c
Closing 3 Wheat. sttong; cash, Soc; jan
uary. 901ac; May,9sc.
Corn-.stcady; cash, Size; January.
50Mc; May, $500.
oats-Easy; cash. 4s'1c; January, 4akc;
May, 45%c.
Provisions-Pork easy; cash. $500; Jan-
uary. slo07k; May, sl1.O714. Lard. steady:
cash, s5.5O05.6o: January. s5.72h; Nav.
Rye-steady at 6sDesLc.
Barley-Easy at 75@76c.
Timothy-Steadyat 81. 2G.
Flax-Easy at Sl.21
Whisky-s1.14.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
TO JOIN THE DOMINION
NEW FoUNDLANp PEOPLE WHO
PREFER CANADIAN RULE.
They Wish TO Re Separated Fro m the
Eastern Part of the Island and Or. ami xesi
as . Separate Government-News in Gem
eral From All Quarters Of the Globo.

HALIFAX, n. s., Dec. 6.-The people of
the west coast of New Foundland have pc
titioned the'queen asking to be separated
from the eastern part OF the island and Or
gantzed as separ. t, government. The Pc
ttion sets forth that the population, some
s.0oo In number, are living on what is known
as the French shore, because they were as
sured that the complete and absolute do
mtnion OF the land aud tho right to colo
nize 1t belonged to Great Britain. Tho west
coast Is separated from the east by an i'm
passable wilderness 500 miles in extent. and
while the government OF St. Johns exacts
the last cent OF taxation from the people, IL
docs not afford protection to property
nor provide for the public services.
All the sympathies and business interests
OF the people arc with their ncighbors in
Canada, only forty miles away. The two
sections OF the island are commercially
separated, and the creation of a new prov
ince and its Incorporation into the domin-
Ion OF Canada, would, the petitioners ul-
lege, lead to the speedy and happy solution
OF the French shore question.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
THE FLOUR OUTPUT.
Tho Production Less.ned by Lack Of
Water power-Demant Falling on.

Water Power-Demand Falling on.
M1NNEApoLIs. Dec. 6.--The northeastern
Miller says: Tho flour output dropped OF
over 2G, 900 barrels last week. The aggre-
gate production was 165,020 barrels, aver
aging 27,5O3 barrels daily, against 19l,O75
barrels the week before and 13G. 500 barrels
-nr the corresponding time in 1889 and So,
barrels in 1883. Tho bottom has sud-
>.cnly dropped out Of the water power, and
since Monday night comparatively little
-four has been ground by that kind of power.
Tho water was entirely cut OF from tho
west side mills Wednesday, ana 1000 bar
rels of capacity was thus placed in enforced
idlcncss for the time being. There were
only nine mills running, including the Lin
coin at Anoka, and seven of these were en-
ploying steam altogether as IL motive power
The sudden deficiency OF water Is supposed
to be caused by ice gorging In the river and
| temporarily holding it back, . lower tom
perature having prevailed for few days
past.
1t is very difficult matter to estimate
the current output OF -four. though it will
probably not exceed 20, 900 barrels per twcn-
ty-four hours. The flour market is quite
inactive, especially for domestic consump-
ton, and sales for week back have fallen
much short of the manufacture. Prices are
about 10 cents cheaper and. with tho weak
ness in wheat. arc not very strong. There
is still a good export demand for bakers /,
but most firms are kept from accepting or
dcrs very frequently, either by the prices
offered being too low for them or by the fact
that they are already sold ahead rs far as
they care to be. A sale Of 10000 sacks OF
bakers for London. C. l. t., was reported on
Tuesday at % shillings, but this was rather
exceptional. Foreigners also seem to want
low grades quite badly, and considerable
business was done in them. This demand
is said to be occasioned by the foreign mar
Ects being nearly all bare of that kind Of
flour. Little or nothing is being done in
patents for exports, the bids made being
| around 30 shillinss pence for London, c.
j. f., which Is about 0 pence below the cost
of manufacture. The export shipments for
the week were again large, and consider
able portion was of patents, sold short
time back. They amounted to 63,sG5 bar
rcls, against SG,SI0 barrels the preceding
week. London quotations for $50 pounds,
c. !. f., arc: Patents, II shillinss pence
to 80 shillings; bakers. aG shliinss :, pelcc
to % shi!lings; low grades, lG shi.lings to &c
shiilinss 6 pence.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
The Irish Envoys.

CHICAGO. Dec. G.-Tho Irish ENJOYS have
decided to leave for New York this evening
unless later advices from London shall
make 1t expedient for them to remain
longer Their object in going to New York
is to get closer to the American enc of the
cable. They declined to make any com.
ments on the result of the proceedings Of
the Irish nationalist meeting at London to.
day. pending the receipt of intelligence of
the final action Of the Parnellite and anti.
Parnellite factions.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
An Impressive Warning.

F Teacher-'Thomas, saw you laugh
just now. What are you laughing
about?"
+ Tommy-'I was just thinking about
something"
Teacher-"Youl have no business think
ing during school hours. Don't let it
occur again" Light
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
11LLEKs o. THE SOIL.

Surprising Growth of the Alliance as Re.
ported by secretary Turner.
OcALA, Fla. Dec. 6.-Thc National all
lance passed resolution reciting that the
United States census returns with respect to
farm mortgages were grossly incorrect and
calling upon all county and sub-alliances in
all states to take immediate steps toward
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
Weekly BANK Statement,

NEW York. Dec. 6.-The weekly bank
statement shows the reserve has decreased
s2,S12.00o. The banks now hold s2,43O, 900
less than the requirements of the law.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12

Ex-President Cleveland has purchased
the Ebenezer Holmes homestead, at
Marion, Mass, where he spent the sum
mer this year.