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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
A LAW FULL OF Ho5T'
SOUTH DAKoTA's PRou,n
STATUTE DEFECTmnal cRI

Judge White Mt Ynnkton Fall
Ruling That the Present p"' t,
Law Is Unconstitutional na'oh'btor
ia" 'ne su'je
Prohibition received another \,
South Dakota by the decision - NOV low
White at Iankton on the c - VI 'Nd3
state against John Becker "Se q d
White holds the prohibition ,.u 'add
stitutonal. The state consti,u INV aAco1
Eands that every law shall cm ,,,uA cos1
one subject, and that subject s Ssv . |
embraced in the title. The pro 1ta!,
law embraces three separate snb D'Ol,t1
namely. the prohibition of tho '' ,
facture and sale, the prohibition MaAl
use and the regulation of Tho vi VI
liquor. The effect of this dnn,;saae
the title is held to be fatal p''V,5s
White also holds that the act itsei g' q
braces eighteen separate and dil.'
subjects besides the subject of n n'sia
ton. and that therefore the ,,l n' !,
lawful. deceptive and mislcaainr
that for this reason the law is mS,,
tutional. The eighteen subjects e wi
internlingled with other pars ~ a.e
act that it is impossible for the con,,
separate them and take them ou ,' ~ !
act so as to say that the rcmainda,
the act would constitute com',.
sensible law capable of being eycrr,
The eighteen subjects described Nv. ]
court as contained in the cons,;,',.;
are as follows:
Importation of liquors.
Causing intoXication.
The use of liquor.
Creating rights of action by cansirs
| toXication.
Furnishing the owner of a bui,dirr |
| permitting the use OF liquor in the bu6t
Furnishing the lessee of tie building
the same thing.
Giving n lawyer the judicial power "a
sue subppnas and arrest and imnrson
zens without the authority of any COM,
| Compelling a defendant to be wiz
| against himself.
Prohibiting members Of clubs from J..
their own liquors in their own buildinr
Making matter of opinion as ,o ID
amount of liquor constitutes an INNS
quantity presumptive evidence of Tho
OF defendant.
The seizure, confscation and dcstnr
of private property without the juds,
of any court.
Creating preliminary cxam!ns
against an accused and dcpriving HI,
the right to be present and OF controu
witnesses and cross-examining them,
Furnishing drunkenness.
| Regulation Of the liquor traffic.
Giving the right to sell liquor to cla
of people ana prohibiting it to all ohe
FORGETTING Office.
Creating a new law OF nuisance.
Constituting the act of swearing ia!I
1t being neither wilful or knowing yer
the court holds that rhc law is ,ncCnsd
tional as violating the state and Ii
States constitutions.
The state has asked for ss
judgment, and gave notice OF an ay
to the supreme court. There are
forty cases at Yankton, where tie
ties are under bonds for VIOLATE:
liquor Jaw, that will be hung u5l
ing the action of the supreme coa-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Events of More Than Usual Interest All
Around the state.

some seven or eight months since COM
pauv of seven men in Hot Springs began IN
!, thoroughly organized manner preliminary
steps looking to the prosecution OF Nlolators
of the prohibitory liquorlaw. 1t was deemed
wise not to organize with larger numher,
but the sympathics of many more were en-
listed. Evidence was procured and III Aprll
prosecutions were begun n great many
people. and many of them prominent pusl-
ness men, objected. but the courts were not
stopped. A great number of cases have
been brought up. All sorts OF turns have
been taken by opposing counsel. but things
reached q focus last week when the first
conviction in the Black hills before jury
was reached. and that the first case tried
before the county judge. The question OF
the laws constitutionality was raised. An
other case was tried the next day and con-
viction reached. this for resisting an officer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
A Spout in Nebraska.

The people of Butte City and vicinity
witnessed a gigantic water spout it was
seen travelling along the prairics about
three miles north of the town. An immense
black cloud with a long funnel-like projec-
ton extending below aud revolving with
great speed, was meet by a corresponding
funnel below whenever it passed over a
pond or stream. The spout remained III
sight for about forty minutes. while it trav-
ersed about ten miles. frightening men as
well as women and children, who sought
their storm caves fearing the visitation OF
a cyclOne
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
CROPS OF THE WORLD.
European and Asiatic Wheat Will Not BE
on the Market.

OH the Market.
The London Times summarizes the har-
vest prospects of the world us follows:
In Russia there is grave deficit; peasantry
starving; small hope of relief. In India
there is serious anxiety, and famine pre-
walls over considerable portion OF coun-
try. Madras, Raipunta and the Puniaub
are the worst sufferers. There is drought
in Bengal, and the need of more rain is
urgent. Bombay alone promises a good
harvest. The American harvest will be
good in quality and amount, but with the
failure Of the Indian and Russian supplies
it is of the most Importance that the En-
glish crop is not to be short. The prospect
on the whole is good. In the chief wheat
counties, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. the
crop is above the average and in the other
counties up to the average. The harvest
will be late and the prices high, conse-
quently good outlook for the English
farmer to break the long series of disastrous
years.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Cat Ribs Make Noses,

r. d. Rowe, of Los Vegas, N. NJ, came all
the way to Decatur, ILL.,, to have Il new nose
bridge made for him out Of cat ribs. He
broke his nose In childhood and he has been
anything but q beauty since. A doctor in
serted four ribs of freshly killed cats to
take the place of the decaycd human bone.
Seven months ago Mrs. Addie d. Davis, who
had a broken nose. submitted to u similar
operation, and today her nose is as straight
and shapely as that of amy belle. The
grating of cat ribs has been entirely sue
cessful.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
South Dakota's Big Crop.

According to reports sent to the United
States signal Office South Dakota farmers
are now gathering the largest grain crop
known In the state for many years. Most
of the rye and barley is in stack, and the
wheat harvest is now generally under fav-
orable conditions. Corn is backward, par
ticularly in the northern counties. but is in
fine condition and making rapid growth.
The potato crop will be very large. Sugar
beets give promise OF splendid yield.
Haying is in progress and haying is an inn
menSe crop.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
IN FAVOR OF profile tT1oN.
The Government Will Not Aid in violat-
Ing the Laws of Iowa.

A ruling of the internal revenue depart
ment of considerable Importance to the
liquor dealers and all other people in Iowa
has been sent into the office of United States
Collector Lothrop at Dubuque, Ia. 1t is
in relation to the case of Il saloonkeeper in
the interior of the state who year ago last
May procured a government license to sell
liquor the license being taken out in the
name of another party. This being dscov-
cred, he was required to take out another
license in his own name, but made applca-
ton through the collector for rcfunding the
money for the first license. This the COM
missioner refused to do. The point made
is that the federal government will not
countcnance nor uphold violators of state
law, although eXacting full compliance
with its own laws. Several similar cases
are pending. This is the first ruling that
has been made by the department in this
state regarding the state law.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31

ate fifty natives friendly to the Europeans.
An expedition of ten Eurodeann and fifsy
Arabs soon after left Stanley Falls TO punish
the cannibals, and after days battle sue
ceeded in routing them and occupying their
villages. Hundreds of rebcllious natives
were killed and wounded The same adviccs
also state that the Ilaiumas around Stan
ley Falls are returning TO cannibalism. and
that several of them have been court mar
tailed and executed.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Lands Open to Entry

HoMEsEEKERs will be li'', ,nda
knowing that within the o 70 d
the Huron land district there a. n
acres Of vacant land, subjs ecu. d
under the general lanu i" are 81 :
United States. These lanos III
for stockraising and asi'o orc nca
poses, and many of them arr Thry
road and market towns poadie,
the following counties Hand. /
acres: Sphinx, LAO acres Pot rotte
acres: Faulk. 27,64O acres ares, III
go acres: Hyde. llo,oso ~
a total of 2GS, 430.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Invited to New Orleans.

Upon the receipt of the news of the stop
page put to the Fitzsimmons-Hal fight in
St. Paul. the Olympic club of New Orleans,
before which Fitzsimmons fought Dempsey,
invited the two pugilists to meet in it's
arena and authorizing its representative in
St. Paul to offer a prize of $4,000. The
eight must take place in the NEXT ten days.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Sullivan's Forfeit Posted.

Charley Johnston, Of Brooklyn, on behalf
of John L. Sullivan, called at the New York
Herald office and deposited 81, 900 to bind IL
match with Francis Patrick Slavin to fight
for the championship of the world The
money is to be held until Sept for Slavin
or his hackers to cover. Johnston insists
that the fight shall take place in America
The news that Sullivan had posted the
money was cubled to England.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
strikers Making threats.

The situation in the Big -Four switchmen's
strike has assumed serious proportions.
After fruitless conference the company
posted notices in the yards at Springfield,
O., declaring the strikers discharged. The
men say that before their families shall
suffer they will create trouble in an effort
to prevent a new gang going to work
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
To Nominate for Governor.

Somewhat of Il sensation has been caused
in Nebraska by the announcement that
John G. Watson, chairman of the republican
state committee, announces the belief that
a governor should be elected this coming
fall. He believes tnat Il governor may
properly be elected in November. and he
will lay the matter before the state COM
mittee and ask that the nomination of a
candidate for governor be inserted in the
cn1
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
He Droyc the lyhitc Horse.

Interest in the Cronin murder has been
revived by the story sent out from New
York in regard to Peter Dean. the man who,
the story said. drove the famous white
horse. Peter Dean is no myth and the New
York story is true in its most important de-
tails. The Chicago police are of the full
belief that it was Dean and no other who
drove the white horse which carried DR..
Cronin to his doom. The New York story
says Dean received $4,000 for keeping his
mouth shut and was afterwards murdered
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31

Dodge county's board Of supervisors made
separate estimates Of the amount the county
ought to allow the sheriff for the execution
OF Furst and Shepherd. After each mans
estimate was made they struck an average
and the amount Of S1S7.5O was obtained,
which was the amount allowed
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
The Pope Hears from Harrison.

President Harrisons views on matters
advocated by Herr Cahensley and the st.
Raphael societies as outlined by Cardinal
Gibbons at the accidental meeting between
the president and the cardinal at Cape May
has been communicated to the vatican.
The pope declared that he never favored
the plan of appointing bishops of the ma
tionalities of Roman Catholic communities
in the United States as advocated by Herr
Cahensly. The incident is thus closed,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Steel Works Shut Down.

The great Pennsylvania steel works at
>teelton, except the machine shops. boiler
shop, foundry and frog department. shut
DOWN on account of a disagreement on the
wage scale. There has been no trouble so
Tar. 1t IS understood the company will at
tempt to resume with non union men.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Caught Mt His Trick

A preacher named Rhiner, who has been
living at Ellis, has got into trouble by get
ting into his possession IL considerable
amount of personal property by falsely rep
rescnting his financial responsibility lie
was on his way to Kansas when his credit
OrS captured him.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Cannibalisln in Africa.

Advicas received from Stanley Falls,
Congo free state Africa. tell of the canni-
Dalism among the natives of an armed eX-
petition against thcni. The natives along
the Lomai river who had blocked the stream
with hundreds OF armed canoes killed and
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
A Great Uniyersitv.

Prof. Hirst, of the University of the Paci-
fic, at San Jose. says the Leland San
ford, jr., university is to be one OF the finest
in the world, and it is reported from reli-
able sources that Senator Stanford has al
ready made a will, and that the university
will secure an endowment of $4,000, 900
over and above amy sums already spent.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Trains Run Together.

The east-bound express from Salida, on
the Denver & Rio Grande, collided with the
broad gauge Salt Lake express going west,
few miles from Carlisle, Col. The trains
were running at full speed. The engine and
front coaches of both trains were COM
pletely wrecked. Five persons were killed
and six injured.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Harvest Excursions to Dakota.

The Milwaukee and Northwestern roads
have arranged for IA number of harvest eX-
cursion trains in South Dakota between
now and the 10th of August. Mitchell will
be the western terminal for that section.
Good crops are the cause.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
A Strip Hailed Out.

Reports received at Aberdeen. S. D., state
that tract fifteen miles long and four
miles wide. extending from Marshall into
Sargent county. WAS completely hailed out
during the recent storm. Representative
RusMicl lost 500 ucrcs of crous.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
PROTEST AGAINST A R
South Dakota Railroads DonSN
Taxes ANY Higher.

South Dakota Railroads DOnt
Taxes Any Higher. .
The South Dakota state boa!
equalization has been in stssio1
Pierre to listen to the argument; d
representatives of. the various rail !
Sl the state why the roads should NJ
assessed higher than the year bctO|
+. B. Crandon, tax commisSiole1
the Northwestern railway. stated
his road had been taxed 61s PERI
on it's gross earnings in this state
that the highest amount it was tax
any other State was per cent: tl
South Dakota it paid taxes last
amounting to $4,000. but that in f
consin it only paid $4,000: in NJ
sofa, $40. in Michigan. S20.CCa |
in Iowa $4,000. Mr.. Crandcn
stated that but two franchises Of
Northwestern in this state had pal
penses and those were those from |
to Pierre and from Huron to Hawai-
w. Z. N1illigan, tax commission
the Milwaukee system, showed tina
gross earnings of the Milwaukee
in South Dakota for the year Ell
April 80. 1890. were an average offs
per mile, and for the year ending
80, 1891, 81. 3O5, or a decrease Of
per mile. lie also showed that tie
per cent. of assessment on the
earnings Of the system in Iowa lol
past year was S1O2.52, while in \
Dakota it was S21O.52. The a'
assessment per mile. however III
was S4,41O, while in South DaRq
was S3,O21.
The main arguments made by III!
commissioners of the different road
fore the board were on the sronnq
gross earnings. The reports OF lA1
ferent,railroads doing business J.
state have been filed with the al1
Every road having mileagc in the
except the Milwaukee system,
that the operating expenses Tor 'l'
year were greater than lht
earnings. Some of the state
think that the gross earnings anu
atlng expenses must be tgureu
entirely different basis. Inc
western and. Milwaukee systems u
are the only lines which nave t,
mileage in the state. Inc iV"i
statement shows the differences
business of the two roaus:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31

At Vienna, Austria, a house in which
wedding festivities were going on was
struck by lightning and destroyed. Two OF
the party were killed and about eight more
or less severely injured.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Big Yield OF rotutocs In Dakota.

The harvest of small grain has been in
progress in South Dakot" during the last
week. Oats. rye and barley show Il heavier
yield than ever before Corn is backward.
but plenty of hot weather will bring it out
all right. There is an immense crop of po-
tatoes, 300 bushels per acre being the aver
are Weld.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Still for Irrigation.

Irrigation Engineer Baldwin reports that
South Dakota farmers generally are us anx-
ious to secure artesian wells and engage in
irrigation enterprises as they were last
spring, Notwithstanding the heavy rains
this season.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
The Empcror's Peace Talk Significant.

Strangely enough in view of the fears that
tine young emperor Of Germany would
plunge the continent into war when he sue
cceded to the throne the first royal sugges-
ton for general disarmament comes from
him. He desires England to take the Off
cial initiative but gives ample assurance of
his desire to bring this about. Germany is
the best armed nation in Europe. The en-
peror's suggestion is significant.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Italian Tra,nps Create Terror.

A gang of wild, half starved Italian la
borers created terror in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
For over week the Italians have been ly-
ing around the streets in state Of deprav-
ity. They all speak very little English.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
OHIO THE BATTLE GROUND.
Cleveland, Hill, PETER and Simpson will
Helm Elect Camnlel.

HcIp 111eCt CHmI5NcII.
Gov. Campbell in speaking of the politi-
cal outlook in Ohio says: 1.-The democrats
of Ohio are thoroughly aroused. 1 expect
eXPresident Cleveland to lend u helping
hand in Ohio this time. He will be invited
to make six speeches. Gov Hill will also
take Il hand in our campaign, us will also
Congressman Jerry Simpson and Senator
PETER OF Kansas. The two former gentle
men will be invited by the democratic party
while the two latter will be brought into
the state by the Farmers Alliance The
latter party is very strong with US now and
they are hand in hand with the democrats.
They will nominate no ticket this year,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Last OF the bribery Cases.

The last OF the jury bribery cases has
been reached at New Orleans. 1t was the
case of Emile Bagnetto, accused of attempt
Jig to bride Dave Bonhave. After an hour
of elaboration verdict of not guilty was
rendered by the jury.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Reduced to kindlin. Wood.

A small-si2cd cyclone struck Columbia
and numerous outbuildings were blown
down. A farm house. belonging to Frank
Macaulay. two and Il half miles east OF
town, was reduced to kindling wood, but
fortunately 10 one was living in it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Madison a Lively Town.

1t is said that not another town in the
state has us many sensations us Madison.
Hardly a week passes but what some kind
of a robbery is reported The other night
while some of the boys were having a social
little game of gambling on the green" Il
lady came in on Il jackpot with Il full
hand, Il revolver on top. and carried off tho
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
The Bank Exchanges.

The total gross exchanges of the leading
cities OF the United States and Canada for
the last week was 5000, lis, S41, decrease of
10 per cent. as compared with the CORES
ponding week last year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Where Sins Are Forgiven.

The pope has approved the exhibition OF
the "holy coat at Treves and sanctioned
the forgiveness of the sins of pilgrims
who journey there Three steamers. each
with 900 pilgrims aboard, have arrived from
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Must Naturulize in Russia.

utase is being prepared that foreign
ers doing business in Russia who fail to be-
come n;tui;siizcG citizens within five years
will be expelled from the country.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Paris Railroad EMPLOYEES at Work.

The strike of railroad employees in Paris
has collapsed. Most of the men have al
ready resumed work, though some stations
and workshops are still guarded by the
trOOpS,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Struck an Excursion Car,

A wreck occurred on the Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton road at Middleton sta
ton. At least three, and perhaps more,
we're killed, while the number Of wounded
is estimated at ten.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
A TERRIFIC WASHOUT.
A CLOUD BURST ON A NOUN
TAIN SIDE.
A Cabin and It's Occupant Wiped Gu: Of
Existence aud the Railroad Track
Covered by a Depth of Fifteen Feet
Traffic Delayed.

A terrific washout and landslide COM
bincd occurred on the Colorado Central
road. A cloud burst on the mountain and
struck the railroad track at Il place called
Fall River. The water rushed down the
mountain and carried with it an immense
amount of sand, gravel and great rocks.
1t struck cabin on the hillside in which Il
man named Brooks was sleeping and wiped
it out of existence. The unfortunate man
has not been seen since. The slide con-
tinued down over the Colorado Central
track, covering it for distance OF 400 feet
to depth of fifteen feet. Over $50 foet of
track was completely washed out
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-31
Gross earnings

*Net loss. ,r
The governor stated to tne ~, is'jj i
atives that the board woulu nolih
assessments until it further W."
on the matter.