davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Belonging to Mexico.

The bureau of American republics
is informed that contract has been
granted by the Mexican government
to establish colonists on the lands
owned by them in the Tapachula dis
trict, Department of socunusco, State
OF Chiapas. The colonists are to be
natives of the South Sea islands, and
the contractors agree to place at
least 800 on the lands within q year
from thepromulgation OF the contract.
The government grants during five
years the free Importation OF all ei-
fects brought by the immigrants, ex.
emption from all classes OF taxation,
except municipal and revenue stamp
dues, and exemption from all kinds
OF military service. The contractors
are to cede to each colonist twelve
acres of land, ard the colonists will
have all the rights and all obligations
pertaining to Mexicans and to otoreign-
prS
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
China's Civil War.

The Western World has little cause
to regard what appears to be an i'm
pending revolution in China with in
terest, beyond what steps may be nec-
cessary to protect foreign residents in
that ancient empire. Revolutions,
like everything else, says the Pioneer
Press, move slowly in China, and ifthe
present domestic troubles are anything
else than an emeute produced by the
enormous taxes exacted from a pitt
fully poor people, probably the next
century will be better acquainted with
it's ultimate results than the present.
It is claimed that theunderlying cause
of the rebellion is Monaghan distaste
for a foreign Tartar dynasty, but it
has taken the Chinese several centur-
les to fully make up their minds that
the Tartar must go. The Tapping re-
bellion, which lasted about a third of
century and was marked with teac-
full atrocities, was the last occasion
upon which the native stock of China
chose to voice their protest. War
among such people partakes more
the nature of a lingering disease
than sudden confagration. 1t is
prosecuted with determination, but
without vigor; with infinite cruelty
and outrage, but without a spark OF
the gallantry and dash discernible in
civilized modes of appealing to the
sword. It seems to be q part of the
Chinese theory of warfare that the
proper thing is to take no prisoners,
to spare no women or children, lest
the enemy be able to raise another
army at some time in the future. But
Western nations are at least CONNER.
cially interested in tho welfare ofthese
effete people and are not apt to per.
NIT the canker OF an interminable CIV.
II war to eat awey their own trade
and profits, and it may thus happen
that the men and ships gathered along
the coasts OF China will in due time be
ordered to end q war which the Chinese
themselves appear unable to termin.
ate. IT would also happen In such
case that the new rebellion would last
but q briei period thereafter, the
Chinese having no love for the neigh
borhood OF guns handled by white
men,
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
DYNAMITED,.
A Farmers Curiosity As to the Contents
Of a Can Is Effcctually and Thor.
Oughly Satisfied.
Two Condemned Murderers Receive Re.
prieve With the Moose Around
Their Necks.
RardOn, Ohio, Extremely Agitated Ov.
cr Wholesale Incendiarism and
Plots to Poison.

A curious story comes from Fort
Smith, Arkansas, that illustrates the
fact that all the Yankees who DIRE OF an
inquiring mind and determined to know
the why's and wherefores ofeverything
that presents itself to view, do not
live in the New England States. The
telegram referred to is dated the 18th
inst, and says in substance that Ed
ward Stinson, q farmer living ten miles
from that city the day before kicked a
can of nltroglycerine to see what it
contained. 1t took the coroner's jury
three hours to get his remains togeth-
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Life Not Worth Living.

IF. Cox, of Philadelphia, guest
at Glen Summit hotel, a summer re-
sort in the mountains near Wilkes.
barre, Pa, attempted to commit sui
eide q few days ago by cutting his
throat. The jugular VEN, however,
was not severed, and he may recover
Ill health was the cause. Mr.. Cox is
very prominent in Philadelphia socie-
ty. He is also noted inventor.
Among his inventions is the block sys-
tenn OF running trains, which the Penn
sylvania railroad has adopted
on all OF it's lines. He is also the in
ventor rail connection which
has been adopted by all
the latest constructed railroads in the
world. He receives an immense royal
ty from the Pennsylvania company.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Great Guns,

A contract for So, $4,000 worth of
heavy ordnance, about to be award
ed by the government to the Bethle-
hem Iron works, says the Pioneer
Press, does not by any means disasso-
ciate the good old Scriptural name Of
Bethlehem from the idea OF peace on
earth and good will to men, when the
probable mission OF great guns in the
Judicious hands of a peace loving peo.
pie is considered. For nothing so aids
a nation to maintain peace with dig
nifty as kow,edge diffused among bel
ligerent neighbors that she had first
class warlike gear in q state OF readi-
ness for emergencies. And while it ie
true that the government itself would
be able to manufacture these guns in
its own works at small saving over
contract price, wisdom suggests that
it is well to nave private concers in q
position to sup ment the labors OF
the government arsenals and founder
les in case Of q very large and upex-
pected demand. Money spent for great
guns is not wasted by q nation with
so many thousands OF miles of upro.
tected seacoast and so many billions
OF dollars at the mercy OF an enemy
as the United States possesses.
When the time arrives that birds
shall build their nests in the muzzles
of these vast engines of destruction,
and rust shall destroy their usefulness,
because wars are no more, these dis.
used monsters will be more entitled to
credit for the worlds harmonious and
possibly blissful condition than all
the International peace societies ever
set on foot by active philanthropy or
passive cowardice. When the rapidly
approaching time arrives that men
cannot face the fire of improved
weapons and weapons cannot pre-
vail against ingenious Notifications,
ambitious rulers will see the absurdity
of appealing to the sword for the set
tlement OF disputes. However that
may be, we may depend upon it that
the peace societies will claim all the
credit for it, for they have been stand
ing still hundred years awaiting the
opportunity to do 80.
All Europe, sleeping on it's arms the
past several years, has not encourag
ed the idea of the near approach ofthe
millennium, but it can readily be believ.
ed that if war had offered no more se-
rious problems than it did fifty years
ago, or twenty years ago, they would
have sprung at each others throats
with much less hesitation. The big
gun, the rapid. firing gun, the torpedo
and the electrical device combine to
offer grim warning to ambitious po-
tentates that the dangers and uncer.
tainties ofcampaigns have multiplied,
while defeat means commercial as we'll
as military disaster, with q prospect
of being compelled to pay for their
own defeat and the triumph of the en-
emy also. Wherefore, let great guns
multiply and increase exceedingly both
in numbers and in caliber.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21

des Chaleurs subsidy scandal. Con-
tractor Armstrong, reciting the plot,
said the Quebec government was in.
duced to vote q subsidy equal to
$280.00O and to get this Armstrong
bargained to give Ernest Rucud, Mer-
cier's financial manager, 100000.
The whole matter looks serious for
Mercier and Lieut. Governor Anglers
will probably insist on an immediate
investigation.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Not Killed and Eaten.

Mr.. Dibrowsky, the explorer, has
telegraphed from De Brazzaville, West
Africa. that the failure of Crampel's
mission is certain. Mr.. Paul Crampel
Is in command of an expedition sent
out by the French government to Lake
Tschad. In June last g. report was
received that M. Crampel and his ex-
pedition had been killed, roasted and
eaten by the natives of Matonga.
This report, however, was subsequent
ly denied by M. Debrazza, the we'll
known explorer, for whom De Brazza-
vile was named.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21

ty-four neighborhoods forty.eight re-
plies show the presence of bell worms
and sharpshooter flies, doing no seri-
GUS damage and yielding to paris
green where the poison is used: In the
other twenty.slx neighborhoods the
plant Is sickly. The corn crop is
abundant in North and East Texas,
with enough to supply home consump.
ton. As rule in other portions OF
the state the acreage is in excess of
last year. Corn and other crops in
Brewster county, in the Rio Grande
valley of West Central Texas, was
totally destroyed by grasshoppers.
Sugar and hay prospects are favor.
BILE for an average yield.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Drowned in q Cesspool.

Leonard Weaver, aged 4s, and John
Shuster, 81 years old, night toilers,
were drowned in a deep cesspool on
Thirty.eighth street Pittsburg, Pa, on
the night OF the 18th inst. Weaver
went into the vault to remove some
rubbish, was overcome by gas and
fell to the bottom. Shuster went TO
Weaver's assistance and was also
overcome by gas and fell. Both men
were. dead when their bodies were
recovered hall an hour later. Both
were married.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Cyclones Fury in Indiana.

A fearful storm swept the country
adjacent to Columbus, Ind, on the
10th inst. Five residences were struck
by lightning. At Elizabethtown there
was a cyclone. The large brick school
building was torn down and ruined.
The brick residence OF Charles Scisco
was torn away seven feet from the
ground, and his son Ezra was killed.
The father is probably fatally injured.
DR.. Thompson was caught up out OF
his buggy and thrown against a fence
receiving a bad scalp wound. Charles
McCally was struck by lightning and
paralyzed.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Forgot His Board Bill.

James H. Nixon, of Chicago, a race
bookmaker's card writer, left Sara.
toga q few days ago, leaving a hotel
bill unpaid, and went to Albany,
where he had cashed check on the
First National bank of Saratoga
Springs, for $50, purportiug to be
signed by w. w. Worden, of Worden'c e
hotel. The check was sent back from
Albany for collection, and was at
once detected by the bank cashier as
a forgery. Nixon is 38 years OF age,
tall IN stature, with sandy hair and
smooth face.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Is Alum Poisonous,
Halls Journal of Health.1

"This question has caused good
deal of discussion. Alum is used by
many bakers to whiten their bread,
enabling them to use an inferior
flour. 1t is most extensively employ
ed as cheap substitute for cream
OF tartar in the manufacture of bak-
ing powders. 1t has not been consid-
cred Immediately dangerous; although
if continued it induces dyspepsia and
obstinate constipation. But the fact
that many cases of poisoning have
occurred from the use of alum, puts
the question in more serious aspect,
and prudent people will exercise eau
tion in the selection of baking
powders.
"Under what conditions then, does
this substance-formerly used only
for mechanical or medicinal purposes
become poisonous? They are GER
tainly obscure, and at present we can
only surmise what they may be.
We suspect that the cause exists in the
individual poisoned; some popularity
oftheconstitution producing morbid
change in the secretions of the stom-
ach, with which the alum combines
and forms an active poison; or the
secrections may be healthy but in un-
usual proportions, and that these less
orgreater proportions in combination
with the alum constitute poison.
"For example, two parts Of mercury
and two parts of Chlorine form calo-
mel, which is not poisonous, but
change the proportions to one part
mercury and two parts of chlorine,
and we get corrosive sublimate, which
is deadly poison.
"Then again, we know nothing of
the constitutional peculiarities. Why
is it that one person can eat all kinds
of green fruits and vegetables with
impunity, while the same course might
cost another individual his life? One
person can handle poison ivy and
sumac without being in the least
| affected; another is poisoned if he ap-
proaches to within ten feet of them.
Out OF q family residing in malarial
district, some of the members will
suffer half Il ear with fever and
ague, while the ,hers will enjoy excel
lent health during the entire year.
Foods that are wholesome to some
persons are actually poisonous to
others. This is especially true of
some kinds of fish. There is no safety
i'll taking alum into the stomach, as
it; is shown to be always injurious,
and often dangerous"
The Scientific American published in
a recent number list of alum and
ammonia baking powders, which is
ing is the list complied from officialre
seem to have a general sale, as they
are mentioned in at least two of the
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Shocked the Preachers.

Wallace H. Williams house in Sew
erin county, Georgia, was struck by
lightning on the l 5th inst. Three sons
of Williams, all preachers, were in the
house at the time. One was killed,
another is dying and the third ls bad
ly injured.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Caused By Meddline Relatives.

The circumstances surrounding the
death of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bon.
nick, at Denver, COL, a few days ago
begin to assume q mysterious appear
ance as investigation proceeds, and it
is now believed by many that Mrs.
Bonnick poisoned her husband and
then took the fatal drug herself. It has
been shown at the inquest that the
meddling OF relatives had much to do
with the double suicide, or murder and
suicide, as the case may be.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
Serious For Mercler.

Aspscial to the New York Herald
from Ottawa says; Some sensation.
al testimony was given before the sen.
ate committee investigating the Bale
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21

Tho striking Omaha smelters hold con,
ference with President Barton on tho ldth
Inst. " - believed the men will 10 back TO
work NJ tho old wages and the old hours.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21

The National Association Of Fire EHsi,
nesrs, IN session in Springfield, Mas. slsst.
ed atilcera recently. Chief Jackson. 81 M
6t, Fsnl depart sisnt, was eleetsd vips pses'
idant from Minnesota, N
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21

There Rrs pure cream tartar baking
powders on Tho market. All a,lthpEi-
lies report pr. Prices Cream nAklng
Powder a. free from Alum Ammonlk
Lame or any other adniterast. =
purity oi this brand hss nsves heln
Suaetloned. 'ss 81 lEs'3I33
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-08-21
official reports.

hEcO11ONs W1NOSOh.
PEELEss. Z1PP's GRAPE.
PURITY. CRYSTAL.
There are, in addition to the fore
going list from the Scientific American,
number OF such powders sold in the
western that were not found in the
eastern stores.
Following is the list to date:
CALUMET. Contains Alum.
Calumet Baking Powder Co., Chicago,)
(vouwie Bros, Cleveland)
CHICAGO YEAST, Contains Ammonia
BON fRoSgnan SoSg 8 Smith Co 5sa3sisgs Gai2sge Alum.
HOTEL, Contains Ammonia Alum.
UNRIVALED, Contains Alum.
(spragues, Warner & Griswold, Chicago.)
ONESPOON, TAYLOR'S Ammonia Alum,
yARsGhfys GIsyl9r Mfg. Co.. St; cantsn9s aoHis9 A,nm
sHAws sNoW SNOW I1Gi Puff F. C Contains a Alum
DoDsoN & HIS, Contains Alum Alum.
Dodson & Hills, St. Louis3
sHEPARD'S, Contains Ammonia Alum,
BA1Ss, $wm' H. Shepherd g; GontsIa, asHis Alum.
MONARCH Contains Ammonia Alum.
(Reid, Murdoch g. Co., Chicago)
SNOW BALL, Contains Alum.
bengal Coffee & Spice Mills, Chicago)
GIANT. Contains Alum.
MILK, Contains Alum.
(WW. F. Mclaughlin & c., Ghicago;l
Spencer Bluing Paddle Co., Chicago)
KALBFELL'S PURITY, Contains Alum.
(Kalbfell Mig. Co., Chicago.)
RISING sun, Contains Ammonia.
phoenix Chemical Works, Chicago.)
WHITE ROSE, Contains Ammonia Alum.
Globe Coffee y Spice Mills, Minneapolisl
(Thos. Wood & Co., Philadelphia
ANDREWS PEARL, Contains Ammonia
&c. .. Andrews & Co., Milwaukee.)
HARRIES' FAVORITE, Contains Alum.
(H II. Harries, Minneapolis)
FIDELITY, Contains Alum.
tsherman Bros. Chicago
PUTNAM'S BEST, Contains Alum.
(Welis Putnam q Co., ChiCago.) :;
CHINA "T,' HOUSE, Contains Alum.
,,,,, Noah Mcdowell, St Paul, MINI,
u. x. Ferguson, Minneapolis, MINI, W
HERCULES, Contains Ammonia
(Hercuios Baking Powder Co, San Fran.
cisc0.)
Climax Baking Powder Co. Indianapolis.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-NOTI IS
IN hereby given that sealed proposals VIII be
received by the board of county commissioners of
King county, washington; at the office OF the
at O'Clock p. M, for the clearing, grading. grub
bng, ditching and planking of county road on
race track TO or near the Terry bridge. or such
portion thereof as may be designated by the board
OF county commissioners, according to the plans
and specifications now file in the Office of said
auditor. Bids must state certain price per acre
for clearing and grubbing per cubic yard, and lum-
Der by the 900 feet board measure, laid down.
The board reserves the right 10 reject any portion
of any bid and award the contract on the rema in
ing portion or portions thereof. Each bid must be
accompanied by certified check for $500, 10 be
forfeited TO the county by the successful bidder or
bidders in case he they fail TO enter into contract
with good and suicie nj suretles, within three days
after date of award The board reserves the right
TO reject any and all bids. BY order of the board OF
county commissioners. F. A. TWICHELL,
County Audi tor.
Dated at Seattle June 2Oth, 1891.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-22
CITY NOTICES.

ITO CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN MA
cellaneous supplies-Sealed proposals VIII y
up TO noon of Monday. June 20. 1884, for the mr.
nishing to the city Of Seattle acquisitions % b
issued during the months OF July and August l89ls
materials supplies etc, as hereinafter indicated:
The prices given in the tenders made are 70 BE-
based upon payments to be made by the city Of 81
attic in warrants drawn upon the appupns
funds. The board reserves the right to reject IL 4
and all bids or portions of bids. Net prices 70 -
given as far as practicable.
Hvered at the Lake Washington pumping station
and Broadway pumping station. The wood must
be of the very best quality-dry body wood
Pipe and fttings-Galvanized pipe z4nch 70 i
inch, unions 1-inch to 2-inch, fange unions 2tnch
elbows h-inch TO 4-inch, tees H-inch TO l5nch,
crosses k-inch to 1-inch, black pipe finch g Z
to Pinch, bushiDgs -inch TO Finch, nipples h.incn
10 Inch, plugs a-inch TO Pinch, caps a1ncn 70 =
inch, kalamine pipe 4-inch, steam COCKS alnen .
Finch, corporation cocks ls-inch 70 linen, eneck
valves (brass) 1s-inch 10 pinch check valves urohl
finch, gate valves (brass) sinch 70 llncn rednc'
ers, special castings.
Other articles-Pig lead bar steel and iron, p!eks
and shovels, lath yarn, packing yarn. sheet fueo%,
packing, coal oil, lubricatfng oil samples o. mo-
less than one gallon TO be furnishedl.
Fire department supplles-oxalic acid. axIs
grease. bran, house brooms. stable orooms nsfnes
blacking, bath brick, coal for engine houses M
hreboat currycombs, cold chlseis cape cnlssis,
chamois skins assorted files, chopped FEED gafoel
hose. sl-inch; globe lanterns. iye engine OIL Co.
J. OIL meal, oats. putt pomade, repairs ~ go ~
NANoN
oi-carbOnate of soda carriage sponees (snesps
wool to the pound), tripoli. whiting couoa
waste.
Health department.-Buri Of city patienA
drugs. hospital care of sick. hack hire, pfescfP'
tons.
Neutrality-suspicious. lumber Fir and Gear. =
yards carload lots cars Dressed lumnsf-fE9 49, ~
Ing. ceiling and rustic. Piles, 80 70 20 tess -
length: baled hay, chopped feed, oran. 60
cement, lime, brick in small lots for ORDINARY 80.
work and building, sewer pipe and ntnnss, -
spikes, Finch; cut nails, l0penny 70 ov-psnns;;
drift bolts, wrought iron spikes, paints 49,
painters supplies picks, shovels maseoeAs, -. a
mauls axes hatchets and miscellaneous t0os - -
general hardware, Office desks, bedsteads ana ~.
furnishings, chairs, carpets etc. repairs ~ ~
ness, carts. and wagons, horseshoeing
ing. General Office stationery and drsnsnslns. =
supplies-Printing forms in use 10 DC Seem =
offce). 49,.
Trade catalogues with marked discounts WI, ~ = =
received bids for any articles, even II noe 49,
enumerated liable to be needed by the cry, w 49,
tention being To cover as far as pracslcasso ~
whole ground of the city's expenditures iN -
daily needs In the various departments I'm -
Any additional information desired WIN -
cheerfully given on personal application
BY order OF the Board.
Secretary Board Of Public WoSkA
Ipar kIf~nNg
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-22
Secretary Board Of Public Works
First publication June 10, 1891.

GALL FOR BIDS FOR GAS And ELECInllvt
" light fixtures. Notice IS hereby gwen ~. n
sealed proposals, TO be accompanied oy sannt 1890
material and des gins of fixtures, for the s.3
and putting up of combination gas and electric -
fixtures throughout the King county cout'nys..sss
Offices, Jail and corridors, according 70 sns ~
and specifications furnished by and on me w 80
Office of w. A. Richie, architect, VIII De recss
by the board of commissioners of King cosuns3
Washington. at the office of the auditor oI -
county until Monday July q, at IL o'clock ms
at which hour said bids will be opened
Such proposals must each be accompanied " ~
certified check in the sum of 5000, 70 oe @ ~
to King county by the successful bidder IN 49,
fails TO enter into contract in good and uIs.s.
bond In the full sum of the contract prics "i''-
five days from date of award.
No bid will be received or considered unlesss 4.
companied by sample OF material 10 DC ~. ~. ~
design, or by a sample OF the fixtures themseIss n
The board reserves the right 70 reject any aAAA =
bids.
Dated at Seattle June Is. 1891
BY order OF the board Of county commissloan1siS~
King county. f. A. TWICHELlt.
County Auditor and ex-officio Clerk Of said bosra
TMPoUNDED STOCK AT AUCTIoS-sslAaas..
Il urday June 9th, at 10 M, IN front =. 1917 80
headquarters, corner Fourth ana Ierrace ~
VIII sell AT public auction 10 the blgnest s .ap-
cash, 10 pay the expenses OF impounuins All .-c,ru
ing. the following described stock VIZ Vns ~ m
mule, about 9 years OF age. BRANDED : .ssuf
years OF age, knee-spruug, small scar 90 xears
weight 800 pounds; black horse ADOLF - 900
of age, branded ; ) on left shoulder wekAc n an
pounds: roam mare pony, about y. ia pounds:
small lump point OF LEFT hip weight ~ mot ON
black horse, about years OF age Nn., 49,; I bay
forehead, big knees, weight l,Ovo ~ s ,aite hind
horse about years OF age star and snip 90 years
feet, weight about $50; bay mare s D.S L bay
Of age, black points, weight L 10y W branded on
right shoulder, white face and sadd.s a. H.
weight about $50 pounds. The o xns,s
above described animals are 70 I ms ROGERS.
Chief Of Police SessAAs