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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
THE STATE FAIR.

Last weeks state fair was undoubt-
edly the best Of seven. From $4,000 to
80. 900 people examined the best exhibits,
Witnessed more novelties, and enjoyed
the greatest racing that ever occurred
within the states borders. The Queen
City did her part right royalty in taking
care Of the great crowd.
Clay and Yankton counties exhibited
elegant crops Of everything grown, and
the great numbers Of fine cattle, horses,
sheep and hogs shown from all parts Of
the state gives an idea Of the rapid
strides now being made in the stock busi-
ness.
The balloon nan was there, end made
several leaps with his parachute.
The te-shaped mile track was in ia
vor with horsemen, but not with specta-
tors, because they could see little but the
start and finish. A large number OF fast
records were made, which benefits the
track for future meetings. One feature
OF the race track was "Old Butch" and
his outfit. Many people here will re-
member this old borseman, who has CAM
paigned Iowa and the west for 20 years
He had chariot racers; riders who stood
up ON two thor roughbred horses each. run.
ming ut full speed; and a framework
erected over four horses with trapeze
performer in full operation while the
horses dashed around the track. This
unique old character also ent ertained the
audience with song or two.
The following Hand county people were
noticed at the fair: p. Oleson. George
and Jess Casterline, b. ID. Milan, Shorty
Porter and II. W, Sawyer,
VIM. Mckay, Of north Hand county
was re. elected director for next year,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

The North Hand County Sunday
School convention, held at Sprine Valley
in Florence township Sept. Gath, was at
tended by about a hundred people, in
cluding twenty superintendents and
teachers.
Mr.. Failing, the president Of the
county association was present.
The exercises were interesting through.
out. The president and secretary were
re- elected for another term and Rev. j. E.
Andrews vice president u. Douglass.
Simon Dorcas, Mary Kellough and Mrs,
Frank Seaverns are on the executive
committee.
The next convention wi II be at Howell
Thursday, May az, 1892.
Ii. A, SHUsTER, Jr., Sec'y.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
AN OPPORTUNITY.

Will be afforded your eastern friends to
visit you bv the series Of excursions ar
ranged by the Chicago & North Western
Railway, for which tickets will be sold at
very low rates. II YOU will forward to W.
A. Thrall, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent Chicago d North Western Railway,
Chicago, ILL.,, the names and addresses Of
your eastern friends to whom the infor
nation may prove interesting. a circular
giving full details of these excursions will
be promptly mailed. 33tieow.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
BAD CONNECTIONS.

Sioux Falls Press: The change OF
time made by the Northwestern railroad
on its Cakes Hawarden lihe, seems to
have inspired q kick on every line coz
Meeting herewith. While the change
makes trip to Chicago much more con-
venient, il disjoints all communication
within the state that has TO depend upon
the Northwestern system and its branches
ana connections,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
JoLLEY. OF YERMILLIoN

The republican state convention at Alb
erdeen Tuesday nominated Col. J. l..
Jolley, of Clay county, for the vacant
seat in congress. We will have TO defer
any further information of the nominee
until next week.
Inquiry among republicans here iudi-
Gates satisfaction with the nomination of
Col. Joliey. We believe Hand will give
him good vote
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

j. W. Coquilletts came to the PRESS
oltice, ordered 500 bills printed and a big
ad IN the paper. Since that time he has
been on the jump. and cannot begin to
walt on the customers crowding into his
store, and yet We hear the old chestnuts
repeated that there is "nothIng TO adver-
use for" "'it don't pay to advertise, an
I'm Well enough established without
Advertising"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

Judge Fuller called no Editor Sweet
land Monday to explain a criticism in last
weeks Gazette against the judges integ'
rity, and reprimandeG him. The Ga
zette man got probably Just what he
wanted-notoriety
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

/. Villman and wife returned from Hi.
nois last week. Keyes has gone into
partnership with Gene Cottrell, in the
Palace barber shop, and expects to re-
main here
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
At the old stand, Miller.
THE FAIR.

Everything starts off in good shape for
the fair, and today, Wednesday, the town
is rapidly filling up with people and stock.
As noted elsewhere, the PRESS comes out
a day early and cannot give an account of
the fair till next week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

Circuit court was convened Monday af-
ter weeks recess, bv Judge Fuller, and
the calendar cleared up Tuesday. on
cers Of the court are to be commended for
the expedition shown in handling the
cases IN this term.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at this office, until Octo-
Der first for thirty (3OJ tons of hard stov e
coal for use in court house and Jail. We
reserve the right TO reject any or all bids.
3St3 LEVI HARRIS, Co. Auditor.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

j. II. Warke, Of Rockdale township,
was q profitable caller at this printery
Tuesday. Jim says his best wheat, IA
acres, went 23 bushels, and will make a
good average throughout.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

The PRESS this week comes out day
ahead of time on account of the fair. A
big run Of job work makes 1t a rather
slim issue.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

Mr.. VIM. Slower has been seriously IL
for several days back with chills. At
last reports be was improving.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

II YOU contemplate the purchase OF
piano. organ or sewing machine. call at
the postofice book store.
33tf G.. c. BRIGGS.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
FOR RENT.

Several good booths for stands are for
rent in the amphitheatre at the fair
grounds. Apply to ID. d. Rorick, or +. L,
Saltmarsh
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
FIRST bonds PAID.

Jas. Arnott, treasurer Of Logan town
ship, has just paid the first school bonds
in Hand county, amounting to $500.
These bonds we're not due until 1898.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

T. o. Teller left yesterday morning 70
represent Hand county independents at
the Huron convention.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

Miss Carrie Shuster, of Howell town
ship, departed Monday for Mitchell to at
tend school this winter.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

James Redmond, wife and baby, re-
turned last week from Michigan to visit
at the home of VIM. Stoyer. They may
conclude to remain here,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

Mrs. Ewart, wife of our former Presby
terian minister. arrived Tuesday evening
TO visit Miller friends.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

N. Whitmer, of Florence, will soon re-
move to Cedar county, Ia, where he has
purchased farm.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
aUEENSwARE.

A big new stock OF queensware and
glassware at d. II. Smith 4 Cos. Latest
designs at bedrock prices. II
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

EyexybodY will take in the fair to-day
and tomorrow TO see the big exhibits -
and possibly glance at the races.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
WANTED.

Want good renter with small family on
my home place. Good tenant house.
Seventy acres summer faIIowed; so acres
in wheat and corn this year.
392t G.. l.. PINKHAM.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
MERIT.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Scotland, S. D., holds her fair next
week, Oct. 6, 7, SO.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

The family of Mr.. Newton. living near
Burdette, has lost two or three children
with dipthena.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Regular examination day will be Oct
2, 1881. JOHN X. FAILING.
80 Co. Supt.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

c. II. Young returned Tuesday from
BeresfOrd, to take charge OF the Miller
station.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-10-01

There are more fast horses in Miller TO
Participate in the races than ever before.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
Realizes His Situation.

LONDON, June l6.-The prince OF
Wales, who at first was disposed TO
treat the baccarat matter lightly, has
now awakened to the seriousness OF his
position. The London correspondent
Of the Leeds Mercury says that he has
good reasons to state that tnat the Hon
Edward Stanhope will apologize on
Wednesday to the house OF commons
in behalf OF the prince of Wales for the
snare the latter took in connection
with the baccarat scandal.
1t is currently reported that Lord
Coleridge, the lord chief justice OF Eng
land, who presided at the trial OF Sir
William Gordon Cumming, in his suit
against the wilson's and others, will
take official notice OF the charge made
against him by Sir William, the sub
stance OF which, is that the verdict OF
the jury would have been entirely diff
ferent had it not been for the Partially
for the defendants which the lord chief
Justice showed in his summing up to
the Jury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
A Royal welcome.

LONDON. June l6.-Sir William Cor
Ion Cumming and his bride received
what is generally known as o royal
welcome" upon their arrival at Forres,
Scotland. near which place the baron
cts estate Is situated. The town was
elabordtely decorated with flowers and
bunting and the newly married couple
passed beneath several handsome floral
arches.
Tn, newly married couple were en-.
Enthusiastically received by the inhabl'
tants OF Forces and its heighborhood.
who had gathered from many miles
around, TO show their sympathy with
the owner OF Altyr. The provost o.
Forres, upon the arrival OF Sir William
and Lady Gordon Cumming at thai
place. made them public address o
welcome. and presented them with th'
congratulations OF the inhabitants q
the town. The address in substance de
clared that the inhabitants OF Forre'
had heard with lively satisfaction of.tht
celebration of Sir William Gordon Cum
mings' marriage to Miss Florence Gar
ner of New York and welcome him ant
his bride to Forres and to Altyre. II
order 10 present the address and d.
honor to the baronet, the provost ant
the entire municipal council proceede
in body to theI railway station an'
there met the HAPPY couple" TIL,
provost was arrayed in his full robes o
Office and gathered abou
depot where several Thousand peopl
who enthusiastically cheered the party
bound for Altyre. The party consisted
in addition to bride and bridegroom, o
Lady Middleton, sister OF William Cor
don Cumming, who, with Lord Middle
ton and other friends, have not, By Z
single action in any way, shown tina
they believe in Sir Williams guilt
After the provost had presented the ad
dress OF welcome. Sir William replied.
saying that it was his duty besides his
privilege to reside there among brother
Scotchmen ''who have shown sue!
kindness" In the midst of rousine
cheers the horses we're then unhitche0
from Sir William Gordon Cumming
carriage and the vehicle containing TIL
pair was drawn to Altyre by the wildl}
enthusiastic clansmen OF Forres.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
The Facts Coming Out.

PHILADELPHIA. June 16.-Assistant
Bank Examiner Jones appeared before
the Bardsley investigating committee,
Yesterday afternoon and told the story
OF the defalcation in the Keystone bank
He then said: February 18th last,
Comptroller Lacy was in this city.
There was a reception at the Hotel La
fayette, which he attended. After il
was over Bank Examiner Drew brought
Comptroller Lacy over to the Keystone
bank and showed him the books and
explained to him the condition of af-
fairs as we then knew them to exist.
explained the padding of the New York
banking exchange receipts and informed
him OF the due bills which had been
found. The difference found in the
ledger and the stock and bond accounts
for which the Lucas estate was held
responsible at that time, was thor
oughly explained to him. Comptroller
Lacey understood at the time all about
the Lucas defalcation, which at that
time was understood to be 5000, 600
Then The assets were considered, and
Comptroller Lacey called the Spring
Lake property worth $4,000 instead o
$500, 000."
The statement OF Mr.. Jones caused
great sensation, rs Comptroller Lacey
visit to the bank had been kept Il clos,
secret, and Bank Examiner Drew haC
never, under severe cross examination
allowed himself to give the slightes
intimation OF it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
Inwn ProhihItionIsts.

" Dies MONIES, Ia, June l5.-The pro-
hibitiOn convention met last week.
Fifty counties out Of ninety-nine were
represented by 100 delegates.
The proceedings were opened with
an address by the temporary chairman,
D. B. Turney. He asserted that, with
the liquor vote divided between demo
cratic, republican and peoples parties,
the prohibitionists would unite anti
liquor people and carry the state.
The convention after discussion
adopted platform and nominated full
state ticket. The platform favors
straight out prohibition, free coinage OF
silver, the Australian ballot reform, the
state constabulary to enforce prohibi::
ton, and the immediate adjustment OF
the whole United States revenue sys'
tenn since its operation Is to encourage,
by recognizing, the liquor traffic.
The following is the ticket:
For Governor-Isaac Gibson, Salem.
Lieutenant GOVERNOR. G. Little,
Perry:
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-Mrs. NJ. II. Durham, Burlington.
Railroad Commissioner-C. I. Hart,
Coyne.
Supreme Judged. B. Turney, Ben
nett.
The action Of the peoples party IN
lodging the prohibitory issue, both In
the Cincinnati and Des Moines plat
forms was denounced.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

TEE war now going on in the repub
dc OF Chill is between the followers
,of the president on the one side and
Of those OF congress on the other
The congress party, or the insurgents
declare that the president has tramplet
On the constitution, has tried and il
trying to govern the country withou
: apartment, and has practically assum
/. Cd the roll Of dictator. President Bal
naceda asserts that he is the real de
: londer of the constitution, and tina
congress is trying to assume power
which are incompatible with republican
government. The sympathy Of thu
sRorld is on the side OF the congress
party.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
Foreign.

French viculturists declare that by
Grating American vines on their owr
they are rapidly DISCRIMINATING phyl'
loXera.
Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harri
son have arrived in London.
CHILEAN rebels have appealed to the
European powers to recognize them aS
beligerents.
The Car has requested an alliance
with France.
London citizens who usually ride II
omnibusses had to wal k owing 20 the
strike Of the drivers.
President Hippolyte OF Hayti, is or
dering the execution OF political oppo
nents at the rate OF two or three day
Three towns in northern Italy
have been almost destroyed by earth
oualzes and the inhabitants have taker
to the fields in fear OF further disturb
ances.
At Chelsea, England, Miss Florence
Gardner, daughter of the late Com
mander Gardner Of New York, was mar
ried TO Sir William Gordon Cumming
OF baccarat notoriety.
The jury in the baccarat case returned
a verdict against Sir William Gordon
Cumming.
While the German Emperor was
drilling troops lightning killed two Of
the soldiers and injured several more.
The prince of Wales made an osten'
tatious appearance at the Ascot races
and was received with q great display
Of enthusiasm.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

JUDGR HILTON, the executor OF A
z. Stewart, who got most Of the Stew
art estate, has made restitution Of q
small fraction Of it by gift of $500. 0OC
- the Cathedral at Garden City. This
'aVas one Of Mr.. Stewards favorite pro-
Iscts. The Cathedral and various do
Scesan establishments we're built by the
Stewart estate, and this additional en-.
Rgwment is expected to provide for
aHhsir permanent maintenance. II Mr..
Stewart had only planted this ecclesias-
God establishment in Brooklyn ii
W0uld have become a center Of great
q great influence. But he was caught
b the picturesqe features Of the Eng.
iish cathedral towns and dreamed OF es-
tHolishing a peaceful retreat OF the
E1me kind on Long Island, forgetting
AOw the world has changed, and that
- medieval cathedrals, when they
~sre built we're in the centers of popu-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
One Dollar Missing.

WASHINGTON, June l6.-The count
Of the cash in the vaults OF the treasury
consequent on the recent change OF the
office Of treasurer so far resulted in the
discovery OF a discrepancy Of 81. This
is missing from bag OF silver in a vault
containing nearly $40, 900. The bag
broke open by its own weight and the
decay OF the canvass and its contents
were scattered among the other bags in
the vault. 1t contained 1000. 900 silver
dollars, all but one OF which were
found and that one will probably turn
ND before the examination OF the vault
Is concluded. Otherwise ex-Treasuret
Huston will have TO make 1t good.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
NOW omcers for the NJ. K. . Z.

NEW YORK, June 15.-At the post
poned meeting OF the new board OF d.
rectors Of the Missouri, Kansas & Tex
as road the following officers were
elected:
n. G. Cross-President.
]. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
J.F. Neuville-Treasurer.
Joel F. Freeman-Ch Chairman OF Board
OF Directors.
The following executive committee
was appointed: William Bond, Simon
Sterne, Col. Gaylhoyt, Col. Pere and
William Dowd.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

THE Methodists are the only religious
denomination shown in the late census
in Ireland to have been increasing in
that country. The figures show 3,540,-
745 Roman Catholics, decrease fall
If7; 600, $3.50 Protestant Episcopalians, g
decrease Of 3S, 744; Presbyterians, 446,'
6S1, a decrease Of 24,047; Methodists
q, 235, an increase Of 6,396.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
tn. Red rnpe A most Tied.

WASHINGTON. June l6.-Estimates
Of the elevation and ground plan for
the government building at the Worries
fair Columbia exposition has been sub
mitted to. and formally approved by.
the secretary, postmaster general and
secretary 90. the interior. This is the
last le...l Tormelity to b. complied with
nreyious 10 an advertisement for bids
and letting contracts Tor construction.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
The Range too Long.

IQUIoUI, June Is The Armored
transport Imperiale, and the torpedo
cruisers Lynch and Condell appeared
at Ann, to-day and began firing on
the town, but the range was 90 great
that no damage was done. The.torpedo
vessels were chased by the congresslon-
al ships Huascar and Abloi. At $50 p
N. all was quiet again, the ships haF-
ing apparently retreatea.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20
niromnrrnrlne Indlctment.

ST. Louis. June l6.-The United
States grand jury returned indictments
AGAINST sixty nine retail dealers In oleo-
marprrine for violation OF section O. act
OF August , 1886. in selling oleo In un-
stamped packages.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

%ET is estimated that at least $50, OOO,-
900 of the governments paper money
supposed to be in circulation has been
acGt or destroyed. BY the sinking OF
aue vessel off the Atlantic cost some
years ago 81 100000 in grcenback was
1rmk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

PROFESSOR BELL has demonstrated
chat speech can be transmitted between
two distant points without making use
Sf:wire, the connection being established
By means OF a beam OF light The sound
conveying quality of the ether is strik-
nG discovery OF modern science.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

TIE venerable friedrich Douglass,
now minister to Hayti, has been given
=. q leave of absence and is on his way
home. It is doubted whether he will
return to Hayti. Age begins to tell
upon him, and he cares little for hon.
ars attached to his position.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

PRESIDENT HARRISON, with a party
q friends, will 60 to Mount McGregor
Auxing the summer for the purpose OF
visiting the cottage in which General
Grant died.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

SINCE the opening Of the free out
door gymnasium for women and girls on
Charles Bank, near Boston, the aver
age daily attendance has been about
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

DETROIT will reach the ripe old age
~ 100 years on July oath, 1891.
THE late Mr.. Barnum's estate figures
up q, 279, $50, a snug sum after all the
vicissitudes OF the old Snowman
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

LAST year $1,000 buildings were be-
gun in Berlin. Evidently the Prussian
aapital is booming more than the Lon
don stock market.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

THE largest farm in the world lies in
southwestern Louisiana, and embraces
I,s00, 600 acres. It measures 100 miles
znr&h and south by % miles east aud
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

A NEW YORK club man says baccarat
: 81 not permitted in any leading club in
that city. The game is one OF pure
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

ACCORDING to the last census there
6ere twenty-six 15-year'old married
Scmen in Paris, and two OF them have
IAnce been divorced.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

TIE glorious Fourth Of this year
drops In on Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-20

PIT. BARNUM left fortune Of 81
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