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Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
NO.. 60
New Laws.

The following bills have passed both
houses OF the legislature and been ap-
proved by the governor:
II. B. 20: An act to prevent the dis
posal OF fire arms and ammunition TO
Indians and half breeds in the state
of South Dakota. Providesfor a pen
atty OF not less than 500 nor more
than $500 or imprisonment, or both,
for violating said law. In force from
and after it's passage and approval.
Approved Jan. 81, 1891.
5. b. 55: An act defining adultery
and providing foI the punishment OF
adultery. Provides for not exceeding
five years imprisonment or $500 fine,
Or both. In force on its approval.
Approved Feb. 4, 1891.
S. BIG: An act TO amend section
OF chapter 6 of the political code, be-
ing section 1897 of compiled laws, re.
lating to appointment OF deputy states
attorney. Approved Fen. B, 1891.
Is. Is: An act 70 amend section
1910 and to repeal section 1911 Of
article Is, of the political code, COM
piled laws OF 1887, entitled delin.
quencies, penalties and liens. Fixing
rate or Interest on delinquent taxes
at II per cent per annum after the
first Monday in February. Emergen.
cy clause attached. Approved Jan.
30. 1891
S B. 90: An act providing for the
appropriation OF money for the sal.
ary and per diem OF members Of the
legislature, land pay OF subordinate
officers. Emergency clause. Approved
Jan. 81, 1891.
II. b. SO: 4 memorial to the secre-
tary OF war asking that four compan-
les of the army of the United States
be stationed at Fort Randall. Filed
with the secretary OF state Jan. 20,
1891.
S b. 10: A Joint resolution to ap
point committee on printing. Filed
Jan. 23, 1891.
II. b. Z: A Joint resolution. beng a
memorial to the United States govern
ment regarding the Indian difficulties,
and praying for government assist
ance in preventing blood-shed. Filed
Jan. 20, 1891
). b. 66: A memorial to congress
praying Tor the passage Of law max
in9 free coinage Of silver, and asking
that all money be made a full legal
tender. Filed with secretary OF state
Feb. 4, 1891.
5. b. 38: A memorial to congress
with reference TO seed grain and feed
for animals. Filed Jan. %. 1891.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
The Millers.

The semi-annual meeting of the
South Dakota Millers' Association
was held in this city Feb. A, 1891.
After a banquet prepared for the
members at the home OF the president,
l.. j. Beynon. the convention was
called to order at 700 O'Clock p. No.,
with twenty milling firms represented,
with a daily capacity OF 24OO barrels.
The total membership is thirty five.
The regular order of business was
followed:
General resolutions were adopted,
etfecting the milling trade. There is
to be a. Mlllers' Excursion to Great
Britain next summer. w. H. Stokes,
OF Watertown, is vice president for
South Dakota.
Among the subjects discussed were:
"The artesian wells OF South Dakota,
their relation to the milling industry"
Mutual Insurance and the formation
OF an agency abroad for the disposal
OF the surplus Of mills in the associa
tlon."
Under the head Of entertain ment an
address WAS delivered by Pres. l.. j.
Be, non. l.. G Ochsenrelter, Of
Webster, read Il paper entitled, chill
ing Melange and Random Shots"
Src'y. Chas. A Lum, OF Aberdeen, re-
cited an original poem in blank verse,
"The South Dakota Miilel's Dream"
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and adjourned at midnight, to
meet in Madison, the Chau auqua Of
South Dakota. Aug. 1, 1891.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Song Birds.

The Lutteman Sextette, which gave
an entertainment at the opera house,
last week, Thursday evening, was
greeted by a crowded house--ln fact
it was the worst jam ever seen in
Brookings. Every available nook
and corner was filled. The entertain
ment given was worthy of the greet.
Jig and the vast audience was wild
with applause and repeatedly called
the singers back. The Sextette is q
marvel-so we'll did their voices blend
and with such an Instrumental ring
that many expressed the belief that
they were accompanied by d piano.
During the entertainment a handsome
basket OF flowers was presented to
the sextette. Tne basket bore the
folio wing card:
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Card of Thanks.

EDIToRs ROOSTER
DEAR SIRs:-Through your excellent
paper we would like to extend our
most heartfelt thanks to MIR. ID. L..
Palmer and his estlmable wife, and
other KIND and generous friends, for
their kindne to our daughter,
Harriet Wilson, during her recent
illness in your city, q stranger, their
kindness shall not be forgotten. To
one ana and all, We are in gratitude.
Yours Respectfully,
Mr.. ROBERT WILSON.
Mrs. MARY WILSON.
MADISON, Wis, Feb. 5, 1891.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Let Her Snow.

The Huronite says the snow drifts
in and about the Gem city are deeper
than they have been at any time
since the winter OF 1888. Would that
they were still deeper. Not chat we
wish misfortune to visit that country.
but that we would have the ground
filled with moisture.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13

f. I. Tidball has bought back the
feed store, we are pleased to know.
and will keep on hand all kinds of
feed, -four, potatoes etc. Mr.. Tidbail
is a rustler and will place flour and
feed wagon on the street so that his
customers can order at any time dur
ing the forenoon and have their orders
promptly filled and delivered free OF
charge at their doors. Such enter
prise should he encouraged. Listen
for the "toot of his horn.'
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Omen Your Doors.

Prof. Jas. H. Shepard informs us
that all the rooms in the dormitory
bave been spoken for and that citi-
zens who can accommodate students
will confer q favor by notifying the
faculty either personally or by postal
so that they can convey the students
to their rooms when college opens.
State how many students you can
accomodate,
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Scandinavian Monthly.

Rev. Mr.. Rondestvedt has decided
to commence the publication of re-
lious monthly which will be printed
in the Scandinavian language. Mr..
S. 0. Nordvold will have charge of
the publication. The type will be set
and the paper printed in the REGISTER
office. The first publication will be
out March 10.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
A Mistake Somewhere.

An exchange says the reason why
potatoes run out ls that small pota-
toes are planted each year and ad-
vises that the largest potatoes be
selected, planting 1.-TWO eyes" in 3
hill. We have been planting "two
I'm our potato bin for some
time, but it does not seem to make
any difference-the potatoes "give
out" Just the same.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
Meet Their Approval.

Those Interested in educational
matters in South Dakota, are dia.
cusslng the resolutions passed by the
meeting o. uperIntendents OF city
schools held at Huron couple OF
weeks since. In the main the resolu-
tions meet the approval Of the more
prominent educators who see In them
a desire TO better the educational
condition Of the state ana render the
present facilities more etf-ctueI. The
resolutions provide: First, Tor the
establishment OF text BOOK COM
mttee to select not less than SIX
srrIes OF books tor use in public
schools and to fix the prices for the
same, the publishers giving bonds
guaranteeing price and quality OF
books. Second, for giving school
corporations power to furnish tree
text books. Third. prohibiting the
chan4ing of books within five years
after the selection has been made.
FOul tn, eliminating the preparatory
department from the state university,
and confning normal schools to only
professional work. Filth, recon-
mending the establishment OF high
schools in every county, and setting
fortn certain rules for governing them.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13

At the close of the entertainment
the friends OF the sextette treated
them to q champagne supper.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13

In this issue of the REGISTER tho
school board calls an election to vote
school bonds to the amount of $4,000;
the city council also issues a call to
vote bonds to the amount OF 81 900.
The election is to be held for. both
purposes on the 14th day OF March.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13

There is good prospect of a first
class minstrel company being found
in this city, in fact the work is we'll
under way and our people may ex-
pect a rare entertainment in the near
future. AS Ed. Gaylord says. "see
small bills"
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-02-13
College Opens.

The spring term OF the South Day
kota Agricultural college opens
Wednesday, February 25-one week
from next Wednes day-and will end
Friday, May Is. The college gives
assurance Of having ii large attend
ance and will be better prepared to
make the school year profitable to
all students than heretofore. The
faculty has received new and valuable
additions and all are working to
make things hum during the term.
Prof. Kerr has arranged to increase
the library to a great extent. We are
informed that $500 in new books
will be added to the same. The shops.
farm and In fact all the departments
will be in excellent running order and
the students will no doubt assist in
making it busy and memorable
school year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-19
WORLDS FAIR MATTERS.
Chief of Iife Stock Department. --Strlke o.
wOrkinEmen.

Chief of Life Stock Department--Strlke Of
workingmen.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.--Ihe board Of control
of the National Worlds fair commission
last night confirmed the nomination by Di-
rector General Davis, of Mr.. II. w. Cot
trell, of Detroit, Mich, for chief of the de-
partment of live stock, and the nomination
now goes to the local directory. Mr.. Cot
trell is strongly endorsed by President
Palmer of the commission and other prom
inent Michigan people, and also by tho
National Life Stock association.
One hundred and twenty men employed
under the Omaha contractors on the cleo
tricity building Of the Worlds fair quit
work last evening because of trouble over
fuvorite foreman, William Irving. They
assert one of tho firm OF contractors came
here last week and discharged thirty-two
mon without consulting Irving. and gave rs
reason that the men were "too old y
Irving protested and yesterday received
notice that ho would be superseded by
ordinate position nt less wages. He de-
cljned, The men assert that he was re"
dueed because he strictly enforced all state
laws regarding wages and hours OF labor
He was the only foreman nt the grounds,
ii ia said, who insisted on u weekly pay day.
Az joint meeting OF the board OF CON
troll and the executive committee OF the
directory everything passed smoothly. Inc
proposed reduction of expenses in the do
purtment Of publicity and promotion WAS
referred TO tho Chicago directory with
power to cut down expenses II thought
necessary. .....
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Sixteen Year Old Albert .Kohls Tries
to Poison His Employers
Family
Failing In This, Flo Murders an un-
fortunate, Weak Minded
.@@ Girl.
The Body Concealed Under tho Stable
Tl00r--The Motives Tint Induced
the Brutal Affair,

MILWAUKEE, Oct. ia horrible story of
youthful deprnyity cAme to light to-day
when Albert Kohls, sixteen year-old boy
in the employ of a farmer named Kodatz,
residing near this city, confessed the muir
der of his employers fiftesn-ys ear old
daughter. Annie. He had been intimate
with the girl, who was weak-minded, and
she was about to become mother. Not
rslishing this turn Of affairs he killed her
ON Oct. and secreted the body. On the
day OF the murder he first put into the
soup which the family WAS to have for din
ner large quantity of paris green. Mr..
Kodatz ate the soup first and being taken
violently i'll at once, prevented the others
from partaking of 1t. There was 80 much
of the poison that it acted as
an emetic and Kodatz soon got we'll. That
afternoon Annie disappeared and when the
officers came to investigate the poisoning
she could not be found. They came to the
conclusion that she had placed poison in
the soup and then fed. All efforts to find
her proved unavailing. Last night Farmer
Kodatz, investigating tho cause of a ter
rible stencil in the barn, found the nnfor-
tunate girls body under the stable floor,
covered with manure. The boy Kohls was
at once apprehended and to-day confessed.
After the failure Of the poisoning scheme
he went out to repair hole in the barn
floor. Annie went with him, and while she
was holding board for him to saw, he
crushed her skull with hammer and
placed the body in the hole. He then COW
cred it with manure and nailed down the
floor. He does not appear to realize the
enormity of his crime.
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WAY FOR THE AMERICAN HOG.


France Js Not So Certain. but Italy Wei
comes Him.
PARIS, Oct. 18.--When tho senate COM
mittee begins debate on the proposition to
remove the prohibition on American pork,
tho ltraprotectionist members will attempt
to secure an adverse report on the scheme.
Neither Ferry nor TirArd, who are both
members of this important committee, are
very sanguine the proposal can be carried.
M;llaud, another member Of the committee.
told tho Associated press representative
to-day he thought this bill would ultimately
prevail in spite Of the tendencies OF the nj
traprotectionists. Tho recent quarrel of
Ferry with the committee has not tended TO
cree against the admission OF American pork,
but quite TO the contrary. Yesterday Reinfch,
supporting tho position taken by Ferry.
called the reactionists in committee "a
collections OF little fools" thus adding
increased bitterness to the dispute. To
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, American minister,
Ferry said Ii tho senate allows itself to be in-
duenced by the course the committee seems
bent on pursuing the protectionist cause
itself will be compromised eraveiy. There
must be either moderate protection or none
at all. jules Simon made an anti-protec-
tionist speech to-day before committee OF
the French Exporters union. after which
that body adopted resolutions demanding
that the senate insist upon the free admis-
sion to France of raw materials and food
stuffs.
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HE KNEW HIS COMING FATE.
A Writer Who Claims That Lincoln Was
y Spiritualist. -..4 a...

A Writer Who Claims That Lincoln Was
y Spiritualist. 5.r@4 .as.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Oct. 18.-In book
entitled abraham Lincoln Spiritualist,"
Mrs. Nettie Colburn Maynard, of this city.
makes some startling declarations regard
ing the presidents belief in supernatural
communities tions. She states that in the
latter part of 1862 when she was young
girl and had some reputation as medium.
she was in Washington and became ac-
uuainted with Mrs. Lincoln and number
Of other prominent persons, who attended
her seances. Mrs. Lincoln induced the
president to attend one OF her seances and
ON that occasion he Was warned by
the unconscious medium not to postpone
the issuance OF the emancipation
proclamation. Those present were surprised.
asking Lincoln if any pressure had been
brought to bear to securea deferment OF
the proclamation. He replied that there
had been pressure of the strongest kind,
but was much impressed by the incident.
and shortly after he issued proclamation
Mrs. Lincoln obtained q clerkship for Mis-
Colburn, and the latter remained In Washe
inpton, frequently giving seances. This
following February President Lincoln was
again present at seance, and a spirit,
through her. told the company that pre-
carious condition OF things prevailed in the
army at tho front, threatening its useful
ness. The spirit advised him personally
to 90 to the front with his family, going
among the soldiers inquiring into their
grievances and showing them no was the
father of his people. Lincoln did a. ad
yissd with good tsonass sesuss When of asked q;
fairs Lincoln was retioent, but
stated freely that he had not supposed the
things communicated by the spirits were
known to any one but himself. The next
time the medium met Lincoln was on the
day Of the battle of Chancellorsyille. The
suggestion OF Mrs. Lincoln Mins Col
burn invited and received word from the
spirit land. II WAS to the enect
that the union forces were holding their
own Next day this was confirmed by 9th
cial advices.
terrible condition of the freedmen was
made the subject of a communication in
which the president was urged to appoint
committee to investigate the question.
which he soon did. Gen. Daniel y. Sickels
was present at this seance. Mrs. Maynard
states that during the winter tnere were
many private seances at which the presi-
dent and his wife were the only visitors,
hut that. as she was the was the uncon-
soious spirit of communication. and neither
of tho auditors ever told what occurred,
she can give no information regarding
them, DOrlnK tu6 WlHUoE u lCuf-oN SAUAAon
Colchester and Charles Foster, two we'll
known mediums, gave seance for Iincolns
and through them as we'll as her, the presi-
dent was warned Of his approashing fate.
He did not admit however, that he placed
reliance ON these prophecies.
The writer Of the book, who is now the
wife of William Porter Maynard, also gives
many interesting "reminiscences Of Lincoln's
general life. which she had many opportu-
mites OF observing.
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Coming In Over tho border.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. ls,-rhe influx
of Cinnamon Ninto Texas by way Of the
Mexican border continues. Not day
masses but that ono or two are arrested by
deputy marshals. Some are aware they are
breaking the law, while others have been
deceived by Mexican immigration agents
and think they have perfect night to en-
ter the United States. II is this latter class
which are caught. The others are very
sucoessful in evading the officers. During
the past week fifteen mon were arrested on
tho Texas side of the Rio drande. Tho
number who escaped the deputies cannot
be estimated.
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DIR. John Hall Resigns.

New York, Oct. 1S.--Dr. John Hall has
resigned from the directorate of tho Union
Theological seminary. He has been
troubled greatly on account OF the Briggs
matter, and the resignation was expected
by the representatives. DR.. Halls relation
sh ip to the institution has been of long
standing and great value. He is not only
tho pastor of the richest Presbyterian
church in America, but is preacher of
great intellectual power. His fame abroad
is greater than that of almost any other
American preacher. For years his presence
in the board of directors has been shield
to DR.. Briggs. Had it not been for his
assurance that the professors instructions
were not dangerous action would have been
begun in tho presbytery against Briggs
years ago.
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119-121
North Main Street.

Now
At Home
Will be pleased to see you
We are settled at last. It is a
errible task, opening a new bust
hess, but we are pleased it is fin
|shed, and we are ready to receive
bur friends. Not in the poky, stut-
fy, crowded room where we have
bndeavored for eight years to meet
Hour wants, but in the handsonest
Clothing Room west of New York
we mean it
Handsomest Clothing Room out
side of New York
Wide, Spacious and Light.
We mean what we say when
I'VE assert we have the handsom-
est Clothing Room west Of New
York, and the best of it is-the ele-
|gance of the room is the work of
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Meaeher Democrats Organize.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Oct. 18.-[Spe-
cial. l. The White Sulphur Springs Demo-
cratic club was organized last evening with
an enrolment of eiRhty-six names. The
meeting was called to order by w. II.
Sutherlin. chairman Of the county central
committee. who briefly stated the object Of
the call. J. j. Hennessy was elected presi-
dent, W. R. Baker secretary. and J. 7. An
derson treasurer. An hour was very profit
ably spent in general discussion. and an
earnestness evinced that betokens health
full organization for Msagher county.
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j. r. Milne, Of Butte, Drops in on
One OF His Friends in
st. Louis.
He Unfolds a Stupendous Scheme
of the Bonner Mercantile
Company.
And Then Wanders OH-His Concern says
He Ii No Longer in Their
Employ.

ST. LouIs, Oct B..-[Special. Marshall
ID. Chipley, buyer for the great Wholesale
dry goods establishment of Samuel 9.
Davis & Co., of st. Louis. WAS visited in
his Office yesterday about noon by j. II.
Milne. buyer for tho Bonner Mercantile
company, OF Butte, Mont. The two are and
have been for long time we'll acquainted.
Mr.. Milne Was coatless and very dirty.
few questions developed the fact that Mr..
Milne was dsranged. Mr.. Chipley took
him in charge and soon had him cleaned
up and then took him to a restau-
rant, where he showed that he WAS
almost starved. He told marvellous tale
of improvements contemplated by his COM
pany in Butte. He said they were going to
build the highest building in the world, all
Of glass. The top was TO be black. To in
duce immigration to Butte. they we're going
to soil stock at par and guarantee 100 per
cent. on the investment. Then they wers
going to import one million Cinnamon and
put them to work leveling the Rocky noun
tains. They had, he said. a special arrange
ment with the government by which they
could bring these Cinnamon into the coun-
try and send them back when the work was
done. It was this business that brought
him to st. Louis, and he had, he said,
walked from Chicago. .54s n
Chipley left Milne at the restaurant and
went to the telegraph offico and sent mes
sage to the firm in Butte. While he Was
gone Milne got away and is now lost in this
city. Mr.. Chipley got telegram this even
ing from tho firm in Butte saying: "We
have nothing to do with Mime" This
puzzles Chipley, as he knows Milne had
been with the firm for q long time and was
trusted with all their buying in the east.
He says most positively that Milne was not
and had not been drunk. The police are
searching for him.
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ELECTIONS IN chilli.

No Ind icatiOn ~ to Who Will Be Chosen
President Next Month.
SANTIAGO, Chill, Oct. 18.-The general
election occurred throughout Chilli to-day
Sunday. So far as known there were no
disorders. Electors were chosen to-day,
who will select a president next month.
There is no indication as to who will be
elected, as no candidates have yet been
announced. The clerical party say they
have secured a majority in the house OF
deputies, and the senate will probably be
controlled by tho liberals. The exact re-
suit will not be known for several days.
There was street parade of troops to-day.
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Threw yitriol In His Face.

GALLAT1N. Tenn. Oct 1S.-A tremendous
sensation was caused last night when Mrs.
Archie Overton entered tho store of w.
Witherspoon and dashed the contents of q
large bottle into the face of Samuel R. Ell
liot, prominent and popular young
man of this county. His face
probably lose the sight of both eyes
Mrs. Overton was arrested. This is
the outcome of domestic scandal
of last year when the handsome and ac-
complisnsd daughter Of Mrs. OvertoE gave
birth to an illegitimate child, asserting that
she had been seduced by Mr.. Elliott. He
with her. but denied that he had seduced
her. The young woman left the city and
the tragedy which was looked for did not
occur. 1t was thought the matter had died
out until to-night's sensational occurrence.