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Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Election Day in Greece.

Youths Companion.
Election day is an exciting oneir
Greece" writes a correspondent o
The Companion. "The last one was
especially SO in Athens. The people
were to vote for members of Parlia-
ment. The election occurs every four
years. For week previous to the
polling, all the men and boys were
parading the streets, headed by q
band. The Greeks are blessed with
most powerful lungs, and their shouts
of 'Vica!' fairly drowned the braying
OF the donkeys. The interest was so
intense that the young children shar-
ed it, ard an American lady, passing
a mite of boy on the street who
was escorting a little girl home from
school, gallantly carrying her books,
heard him ask her if she had q vote
"The voting takes place in the
churches on Sunday, consequently the
customary service is dispensed with.
In the church to which an American
gentleman succeeded in finding access,
there ranged round the church forty
two boxes, that being the number OF
the candidates.
''These boxes were something the
shape OF a tea.box, one-half painted
white, with yes on it, and the other
halt black, with No on it.
"Tn tubes projected srom the front
outward. Looking through these
tubes. one could see that the boxes
were divided into two compartments.
Beside each box stood a representa-
tive OF the candidate, and over the
box appeared the candidates picture
Each voter, as he entered the church,
had his name and address registered,
and check given him. The above
mentioned representative then gave
the voter a bullet, or vote, made OF
lead.
"Formerly the dishonest voter
would slip another bullet up his coat
sleeve, and as he raised his arm to the
tube the bullet would roll down, and
two votes instead OF one be cast; but
the representative now watches to
prevent cheating. Negative votes as
we'll as affirmative must also be cast;
that is, if a voter objects to a candi-
date, he must cast q negative bullet.
The voter, of course. casts one vote
at each box, or forty-two in ALL
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Fired By Tramps.

Mendoza, ILL.,, has been infested the
last few days with a gang OF tramps
who have been starting incendiary
fires. Three nights in succession the
fire department and citizens have
been aroused to find buildings in
flames. Thursday night barn was
fired, which consumed three others
and spread to S. Fernburg's residence
and the Presbyterian parsonage. By
the prompt action of the fremen and
the excellent service of the water
works the fire was gotten under con.
troll. On the night of the 1st inst. a
vacant house on High street was
set on fire and while the citizens were
out robbers opened q safe belonging
to N. Franklin and took $4OO in cash.
Early next morning the citizens were
again called from their slumbers to
find another vacant house in flames,
but prompt action by the department
prevented its. spreading.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Disastrous Powder Explosion.

The engine house, work shop and
adjoining buildings OF the Creigsville
Salt Mining company, at Creigsville,
N. Y, were totally demolished on the
4th inst, by an explosion of powder.
A fire caused by the explosion com
pleted the wreck. No one was serious
ly injured. The accident was caused
by lamp exploding. The blaze com
municated with some powder stored
in one OF the buildings. There was
only one man in the mine at the time
and he was drawn up safely. The
loss is estimated at $4,000; partial.
ly insured.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Irrigating the Dakotas.

DR.. l.. D. Bartlett of Glendale, was
at the Sherman in St. Paul, on the
I'd inst. on his way home from Chi
cago. The doctor had just returned
from his trip on which he has been So
hciting funds for the destitute farmers
in North Dakota. He has been very
successful, and obtained over 1000
in Chicago for his county alone. The
people have been very liberal wherev.
er he has applied for aid, and the rail.
way companies have given him passes
over their roads. and will furnish free
transportation for the seed, ETC., that
mas been donated. All other expenses
are paid by the doctor himself.
DR.. Bartlett seems to think the Da-
kotas have been misrepresented.
Said he to a reporter:
There seems to be an impression
that North Dakota is a sterile coun.
try and is not fit for anything. When
the state was first settled the farmers
were prosperous and crops continued
good for three or four years. A great
many men came there without any
capital and bought implements,
horses and cattle on time, mortgaging
their farms. This was all right as
long as the earth returned good crops,
but for the last two years hot wind
has swept over the country just as
the wheat was ripening and the crop
was destroyed. Those who had come
into the state with means were able
to stand it; the others, OF course, had
to suffer.
Now the land is really very fertile,
but we need irrigation, and our saliva
ton will be the artesian wells. In
Glendale we'll was bored five years
ago and it still continues to throw
forth a vast volume OF water. 1t is
1000 feet deep and the pressure is
inch. The water is used to
drive q lot of machinery
and the grain elevators and then pas
ses on to be used in irrigating a farm.
One we'll, should think, would be
capable of supplying section with
water and besides supply several stor-
age ponds. These ponds would pre-
vent the recurrence OF the hot winds
and the drouth which have spoiled
our crops for two successive seasons.
Again, there is no finer country for
raising stock than that in the Da-
kotas. The whole cost OF rearing d
four-year-old steer is less than Sc.
For rs cents head our stock is
driven to the hills in the spring time
and taken care of till late in the au.
tumn, when they return sleek and fat.
A four'year- old steer is worth about
$50 or $40 in the markets, SO it can
be seen that stock raising will become
one OF the chief occupations of the
settlers.
The citizens of St. Paul have been
very liberal in helping the sufferers,
and expect to ship a car load of po-
tatoes to the farmers in few days.
These were given by the produce deal
ers of st. Paul.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
The Veteran Chicago Wheat Operator
Mysteriously Missing.

The break in the prices of grains on
the Chicago Board of Trade on the
Goth ult., was caused by rumors that
P. B. Hutchinson, the prominent spe-
culator, was in financial embrass-
ment. 1t was common report that
Hutchinson had lost recently both in
wheat and corn, on the recent heavy
advance and the subsequent break in
prices. Mr.. Hutchinson wal, not tobe
found upon the floor of the exchange
and nothing could be learned as to the
real situation in his affairs. His son,
Charles, president of the Corn Ex-
change National Bank, who Is better
acquainted with his fathers affairs
than any one else, was not accessible.
The early furry in the market soon
died away, but later rumors were
spread to the effect that Mr.. Hutch
inson was mysterlously missing.
Inquiry of Vice President Havil, OF
the Corn Exchange National bank,
brought a confirmation of the rumor.
He said that none OF Mr.. Hutchinson's
family had seen him since the day be-
fore in the afternoon, when the board
closed. His people were, of course,
very anxious In regard to him. The
supposition among Mr.. Hutchinson's
friends is that he has wandered away
in a fit OF temporary mental despond
ency.
The actual condition of Mr.. Hutch
inson's affairs is not known, though it
is understood that nearly all OF his
trades on the board have been closed
out, and private dispatch from Mil
waukee says that all OF his deals there
have been closed. Whatever may be
mis- financial condition, it is not be-
lieved that anyone will lose anything
through him, as his family, it is con-
idently expected, will see them paid,
If necessary.
Conservative ones on the board,
however, incline to the opinion that
this will not he necessary. Certain it
is that all Mr.. Hutchlnson's checks
have gone through the clearing house
80 tar without question.
Present interest, however, centers
In the whereabouts OF the board of
trade king, who for years ruled the
market, putting prices up and down
at will by the sheer force of millions
with which he was able to back his
opinions. Hissudden and mysterious
disappearance recalls the fate of the
late Millionaire B H. Campbell, who
disappeared last December, and whose
body was found in the river mary
weeks afterwards. "Old Hutch" bade
friend good bye and said he would
never be seen again.
He was seen late at night at the
Lake Shore and Rock Island depot
with bag in his hand, and the sup
position is that he left the city on
train on one of those roads.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Railway Employees Combine.

1t has been definitely learned that
the secret meeting ofratlway employees
held at the exposition building in st.
Louis few days ago, resulted in the
formation OF a strong federation, em-
bracing members of at least four orr
ganlzations and possibly five. The
session at which this conclusion was.
reached was held with closed doors,
and the utmost secrecy was maintain
ed by all who participated in the meet
ing. The Brotherhood OF Rail-
wav Conductors, the Brotherhood
of Railway Brakemen, the Brother
hood of switchmen and the Brother.
hood of Locomotive Firemen are now
in the federated body-the supreme
council-whlch is composed OF repre-
of each organization repre-
sented in the federation. The Order of
Railway Conductors is expected to
join shortly, and it is believed the
Brotherhood OF Railway Engineers
will also come in. The Western En-
gineer will attempt to depose Arthur
at the next general meeting. and will
in the meantime cooperate with the
new federation. The federation claims
a membership of65, 900.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Our Unknown Territory.

The return to civilization of the
Arkell- Harrison expedition, says the
Pioneer Press, again reminds us that
we are to day practically as ignorant
of the interior OF the great country of
Alaska as we were on the day when
it's purchase was completed through
the untiring efforts of Charles Sumner.
OF it's coast land and the territory
Immediately borderingits larger rivers
we have some accurate Wedge, but
no one has yet compelled 1t to give up
the secrets buried IN it's immense in
terror. Uncertain rumors, vagueta tales
of rich valleys and fertile plains have
reached us at intervals; but these re-
ports have been neither verified nor
disproyed. We do not know that
Alaska holds the highest mountain
peaks on the continent and glaciers be.
side which the largest and mostfamous
OF those in Switzerland are pigmies.
These are pleasant matters OF pride
and congratulation; but the present
market for mountains and glaciers is
decidedly Gull. 1t seems proable that
the commercial value Of this polar ter
ritOry OF ours must lie almost exclu-
sively in its timber, mineral and fish
products, but it is not impossible that
it may contain considerable areas OF
arabic land.
When the full results OF the Arkell-
Harrison expedition are made public,
and when the experienced and intrep.
id explorer, Schwatka, shall have
completed his present expedition wo
shall, doubtless, be better informed as
to what We drew in this grab bag pur.
chase from Russia.
1t is a noteworthy fact, and perhaps
not generally known, that In July and
August thu sun is still shining on this
little known region while thsgood peo.
pie OF Maine are still eating their late
breakfasts OF Goldfish and cream. 30
we can make the qualified boast that
for at least months In the year the
sun does not cot on our domain.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Attempted Suicide Friday.

Miss Mary Westerman, the Newark,
N. j., young woman who attempted
suicide by cutting her wrists with a
penknife and then jumping into a
stream at East Orange, N. j., few
days ago was married at her home
on the 4th inst, to Chas. H Preuss,
OF Portsmouth, N. H. 1t was given
out that she was insane, but it has
since transpired that she was worn
out by cons+ ant attendance upon her
aged mother, who is an invalid, and
beside was suffering from the grip.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Drowned While Boating.

While A. Jorgenson, L. G. Anderson
and Andrew Larson were out sailing
at Shell Lake, Wis, on the 4th inst,
the boat upset, throwing all the oc-
cupants into the water. A. Jorgen.
son, being unable to swim, could not
reach the boat and was drowned.
Anderson and Larson both managed
to hold to the boat until assistance
arrived from shore, which came just
in time or they too would have been
drowned. The deceased was a single
man, about % years old, and was
q prosperous and prominent young
tailor. He has no relations in this
country.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Killed a Negro Desperate.

At q log rolling at Centreville, Va,
on the 4th inst. five negroes stabbed
a white workman named Sam Mans
field. Constable John Burgess at.
tempted to arrest James Harrish, the
leader of the negroes, who attacked
him with an ak. The constable there
upon drew his revolver and shot the
negro, killing HIM instantly.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Sln ashe,l His Skull.

BIT. Cowan and Q. T. Mcl1ane, pros.
porous farmers and prominent citizens
OF Blandville, near West Union, gotin.
to q fight while returning from church
on the 3d inst. McLane finding him.
self getting the worst Of tho contest,
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

placed under arrest on the 4th inst,
on a bench warrant issued by Judge
MARITIME. They were brought before
Judge MARITIME in general sessions, and
held in 81 200 bail each. They are
charged with falsifying the quarterly
report of the bank made on June Ii,
1890. The complaint in the case was
made by Receiver Of the Bank Frank
Higgins.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Removed to Escape Lynching.

The man known as CAL" who MUIR
dered and robbed his employer, Hen
ry schley, q saloonkeeper, at Wauke.
sha, Wis, was taken to Milwaukeeon
the 4th inst, to escape the violence OF
a mob surrounding the jail. Bern
hardt, who participated in the mur-
der, was also taken to Milwaukee as a
mob had threatened to storm the Wau-
kesha iail and lynch him.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Messenger Boys on a Strike.

The messenger boys OF the Western
Union and Commercial Union Tele-
graph companies, at Portland, Me-,
to the number OF twenty-eight, and
including all the messengers in the
city, struck on the 4th inst. for an
advance in wages. They have been
getting two and a half cents per mes.
sage and want three and hall cents.
The buys make about 81 to So a
week, and in summer make as high as
81 week. Men in wagons are now
engaged in doing the messenger service.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
The Printers Trouble in Duluth.

Information has been received at
Lynn, Mass, that President Gompers,
OF the American Federation of Labor,
has prepared q reply to General Mas
ter Workman Powderly, in answer to
the statement OF the latter in the last
number OF the official organ of the
knights of Labor concerning the lock.
out OF union printers employed on q
Duluth, Mimi, paper. The case has
attracted widespread attention. 1t
is announced that President Gompers'
reply will be given out in few days.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

Five instead Of three men were killed In
tho collision near Baltimore on tho 2sth
ult, Tho bodies OF j. w, Ames Of Baltl.
more, conductor OF tho freight, and an I'm.
known brakeman OF the freight were ionnd
under the engine, ~
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

At Mason City, Iowa, Mrs. Anderson be.
came Violently insane, and, taking her two
little children by the hand, proceeded to.
ward the cemetery, where she intended to
bury them alive as sacrifices. Some wo.
men banded together, and. after fierce
struggle, wrested the children from their
mother.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

Official announcement is made OF the dis.
solution OF tho firm Of Mpssrs. Kidder,
Peabody q Co. The New York members
organize as Messers. Barring, Magoun q Co.,
with the addition OF Mr.. Cecil Barring. The
resident partners In Boston continue busi-
ness as Messrs. Kidder, Peabody q Co.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

Irwin O. Stump, manager Of the estate Of
tho lete Senator George Hearst, who own.
cd o large interest IN tbs Anaconda mines,
denies oil kn0wledse OF the reported sAls 0i
tho mines TO the Rothschilds. 4
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08
Bank Oflcials Arrested.

Edward i. Gedney, president Of tho
North River bank at New York city,
and Cashier Frank Inssrsoli, were
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

seized a fence rail and struck Cowan
over the head, fracturing the skull in
several places. Surgeons say Cowan
will die. McLane is under arrest.
Both men have been leading members
OF the Beech Grove church, and the
trouble originated in LcLane accusing
Cowan of spreading scandalous re-
ports about him through the neighbor-
hood. Cowan denied the accusation,
but McLane would accept no denial
and they came to blows.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-05-08

few days ago on his way to Fort
Berthold. His business at that point
is to secure the signatures OF the Irdi-
ans to ratification of the treaty
amended by the last congress, here
by they cede IL, 900, 900 acres of land
to the government in consideration of
receiving 100000 therefor, payable
at the rate of $50. 900 per year for 10
years. This treaty was originally
made in 1875, but action by congress
was not had until the last session. If
he secures the required number OF
names, the land will become part OF
the public domain on the proclama-
tion OF the President.
Application for apardon for Andrew
Crandall, convicted at Valley City of
unlawfully selling liquor, has been
made to Gov. Burke. He has declin-
ed to grant the same and gives as his
reason that it is the will OF the people
OF this state that the law upon this
subject be enforced; that the prisoner
evidently had fair trial, and while
the circumstances surrounding his
trial may seem unfortunate for those
depending upon him, and with all due
consideration for the petition OF citi.
sens asking for his pardon: he does
not deem 1t his privilege to interfere
With the operation OF the law; but on
the contrary, regards 1t ashis duty to
enforce the same, and therefore de.
c!ilies TO extend executive clemeney.
The governor also calls attention to
hig inaugural address OF January z,
1881, wherein he outlined hls Views
regarding the constitutional and
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-12-04
SIIERIFES SALE.

Ey virtue Of an Execution in my
hand issued by Jno B. Kennedy Clerk
of the Circuit Court of Lawrence Co.
Tenn. or a Judgement of 1925 ard
1926 cost, that A. Bernard recovered
at the Nov 1889 Term the Circuit
Court of said County against Nj. He'll
niger.
l will proceed to sell at the Court
house in Lawrenceburg Tenn on the
2lst day Of November 1891 the follow
ing tract or PARCEL Of land towit; Ly-
ing and being in the 2nd Cilvil Dist
of Lawrence county Tenn. bounded
on the north by lands of Holm n on
the south by Stern on the east by
Stern or the west by Lickings contain
ing by estimation one hundred acres
more or SIS. J. WED on as the prop
eaty OF NJ. Heieliuger to satisfy SAID
execution said LUveyi is made however
subject to the Homestead laws of the
State of Tenn. This the 10Th day Of
Oct 1891.
Jas X. Garner Sheriff by S. H. Aus
tin Deputy Sheriff.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-12-04

The NASHVILLE HERALD, every
evening and Sunday, thirty days in a
month for 20 cents per month. The
Herald is now under new an entire
management, ard it is the aim to
make it the leading evening paper Of
the great Southwest. TAluk of it, a
paper every day in the month for less
than cent a day. The first week at
the reduced price, there were 1876
new subscriptions received, ard every
matt now adds Ia the list. Send -
cents in either money or stamps, by
mail, at our lisk, and let your name
be unregistered for a months subscript
ion.
Address. THE herald PUB
CO., Nashville, Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-12-04
Wake Up!

Who ever thought, heard,
read or dreamed, Of a town in
the sea, or in the air. or on the
earth, thinking her self, and
talking like city with ont cleo
trio lights, water work., and
at least pavements before this
one. Oh ange the name leaving
off the burg and inaugurate
schemes th6t mean something,
be in earnest make showing
besides ad ver,ising, SO investors
will come and will not be amazed
at the dead and sleepy appear,
ance things bear when they dc
arrive, Advertis. ment and gas
are very good, but modern con-
veniences and things that make
pr, gress and thrift, tasty resi-
denees, commod;ous hotels, club
rooms, modern public buildings
pavements and etc are better
We are glad some have though
| of this. Lawrer cebug TO thu
! front let's keep up the cry.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-12-04
To THE PUBLIC!

Or whom it may concern.
| do not wish to worry you, but
prices aUiU be lo,Uer.
On all my fine dress goods anC
notions
prices will he lower.
On fine shoes and rubber q Gods
prices will be lower.
On clothing and over-coats
prices will be lower.
Come before it is too late for
prices will be lower.
l lean just what l say, l am
going to reduce this large stock
of goods to make a change in
the business hence
Prices will be lower
] C. Stewart
Successor ia
G. NJ. Joiner.
No gag this time-prlces will he
low
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-12-04
H. B. Sowell Atty.
SHE2IFF'S SALE.
A, L, Strange & Co.
Jno. H. Rising ct ais


By virtue OF an Execution issued to
me from the Chancery court Of Law
renee Co. Tenn. in the above cause
on the 10th day of Oct. 1891 and lev
led on the real estate described below
/ VII! -
SATURDAY DEC. II, 1891.
pro crd is sell at the Court house
door in Lawrencebnrg for cash to the
highest and best bidder the following
real estate towlt:
One house and lot in the tcwn Of
Henryville Lawrence County Tenn.
and bounded as follows; Beginning
at a stake in the south edge of the
Central turnpike road the most cast
corner of Mary Pennington dover
tract of land thence south $50 1914
poles to stake, thence east 22poles to
stalk thence north % Dig. west
| "a 1-2 poles to a stake, thence South
$50 west % poles and about 2 it. to
the beginning containing2 1-2 acres
more or less, being the same lot upon
which Jno H :, Rising now sides and
also tract or parcel OF lana lying
north OF the central turn ike Road
adjoining the above described lot, and
also convyed to said Jno ii, Rising in
same deed of from Richard Parkes
and wife Names A. Parkes to said
Jcn H. Risidg 10y deed of Jure LIST
1885 AMI Recorded in the R. o. l.,
Tenn. Beck Y page 523 & 554 contln.
il. the aggregate II acres more OF less
for a better and ruler description uf
said real Estate reference is hereby
made-to said deed said real estate
is lie id upon as the payment cf the
Deft mo H. Risir 6 to satisfy the
attachment Fl. Fa. and cost including
and excluding all bitter and legal
claims. The above described proper
ty is no vever levied upon subject to
the Homestead laws OF the State OF
Tennessee. This Oct. "a 1891.
JAS. X. Garner Sheriff