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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-21
Repeal of Timber Culture Law.

Repeal of Timber Culture Law.
The following is the provision relative
to tree claims in the new land law Just
passed by congress, and approved March
3, 1891.
Be it enacted, ETC., That an act entitled
IAN act to amend an act entitled San act
to encourage the growth of timber on the
western prairies," approved June IA, 1873,
and all laws supplementary thereto or a
mandatory thereto, be, and the same are
hereby repealed: Provided, That this re-
peal shall not affect any valid rights here
totore accrued or accruing under said laws,
but all bona ide claims lawfully initiated
before the passage of this act NAV be per-
fected upon due compliance with law, in
the same manner, upon the same terms
and conditions, and subject to the same
limitations, forfeltures, and contests as if
this act had not been passed: And provid-
ed further, That the following words of the
last clause of section 2 of said act, namely,
THAT not less than twenty-seven hundred
trees were planted on each acre." are here
by repealed: And provided further, that
in computing the period of cultivation, the
time shall run from the date of entry if the
necessary acts of cultivation were perform
ed within the proper time: And further
provided, That the preparation OF the land
and the planting of trees shall be construed
as acts of cultivation, and the time author
lied to be so employed and actually en-
ployed shall be computed as a part of the
eight years of cultivation required by stat
ute: Provided, That any person who has
made entry of any public lands of the Unit
ed States under the timber-culture laws,
and who he's for a period of four years in
good faith complied with the provisions of
said laws and who is a bona fide resident
of the state or territory in which said land
is located, shall be entitled to make final
proof thereto, and acquire title to the same,
by the payment of $1.25 per acre for such
tract. under such rules and regulations as
shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the
Interior, and registers and receivers shall
be allowed the same fees and compensation
for final proofs in timber-culture entries
as is now allowed by law in homestead en-
tries: And provided further. That no
land acquired under the provisions of this
act shall in any event become liable to the
satisfaction of any debt or debts contract
ed prior to the issuing of the final certif-
cate therefor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-21

except in u~norganized precincts, which
shall be sont to county auditor ate: 60
days.
Sec. 38. Auditor furnishes boxes for first
election, and afterwards sends keys along
with ballots and poll books.
Sec. 80. Secretary of state to print the
law and supply election officers.
Sec. 40. Polls open at 8 a. M, and close
at s p. m.
Sec. Al. Repeating clause.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-21
Changes in the Revenue Law.

Among the changes made by the law is
the exemption from assessment of shares
of stock in building associations under
certain conditions; exemption of personal
property of each individual to the amount
of 5000; allowing deductions of debts and
credits; providing that the assessment
books shall be ready on the last Saturday
in April, in place of the last Saturday in
March; providing for the duties of the
state board of equalization more clearly
than in tho old law; giving the state board
power to levy the state tax, and providing
that the county auditor shall issue deeds in
the name of the state to the purchasers of
lands for delinquent taxes. The reports of
sale of lands for delinquent taxes prior to
the year 1890 shall remain in the Office of
the county treasurer and said treasurer
shall execute deeds for said sales instead of
the auditor. Amendments also provide
county commissioners shall designate the
paper to publish the delinquent tax sale
and fixes the rate clearly for the same. It
provides that the auditor of the state shall
hear and determine all matters of griev-
ance relating to valuation and gives power
to make decision upon the same. He must
also keep a record of his decisions. The
emergency clause was lost. It would have
saved much trouble if the emergency clause
could have been retained, as the law now
takes effect the first of July, and under that
the state board will act, while the ASSESS
ment apparently will have to be made I'M
der the law as passed in 1890. There will
probably be some conflict, and county au-
ditors and township assessors should study
this matter very carefully, as it is neces-
sary in all matters of taxation to thorough
ly comply with the law.-Octopus, in Far
go Argus.
Dog-gerel-North Dakota's law impos-
ing a fve-dollar license on CANNES.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-21

Dog-gerel-North Dakota's law impos-
ing a f~ve-dollar license on CANNES.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Sick Room Don'ts

Don't sit by the side of the patient.
tor she can't look at you without strain
ing her neck.
Don't sit where the patient must
change her position to look at you.
Don't, if there is already another
person IN the room, sit so that the
patient will have to be constantly
shaking her head to look from one to
the other.
Don't rock your chair necessarily.
Don't play with anything in your
hand or anything affixed to the furni-
ture.
Don't talk about sickness or other
disagreeable subjects.
Don't let the~bureau knobs fail
heavily or bang the doors.
Don't shut the register with clash
ing sound
Don't talk so fast that it is a strain
on the patients nerves to understand
all you say.
Don't kiss the patient if you have
just come out of the cold,
Don't come into the room with wet
clothing on,
Don't stay so long as to tire the
patiently Onng Ladies Bazaar.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Nothing Like Getting Together.

The great demonstration of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
in Boston, strikingly illustrates the
Importance of getting together in hu-
man affairs. 81
1t makes little difference under what
head people get together, if the pur-
pose is good and elevating. Temper
ance is, perhaps, the best of themes,
since it is wholly divorced from ques-
tons of race creed or color.
The great triumph of the woman's
Temperance demonstration in fremont
Temple, resides in the fact that its pur-
poses are so broadly humanitarian,
rather than sectarian, that the repre-
sentatives of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union of America can sit COM
fortably on the same platform with the
representatives of the Salvation Army,
while all conditions of race, color and
social condition are completely Danish,
ed in fellowship bearing upon a uni
sal evil.
Despite the fact that the main theme
in these gatherings is temperance, the
discussions inevitably take a wider
range. Women of so much spirit and
intelligence cannot escape incidentally
noting the effects of education, heredity
employment, equal measures of pay
for equal services, and all that bears
upon the growth and status of woman
in society. The field is thus made to
cover the whole range Of social sci
ence.
There Is nothing in human affairs
like getting together. 1t makes little
difference what the theme Is if it is
only broad enough to shut out creed,
race and artificial social distinctions.
The humanities all run into each other
by an inevitable logic. The instincts
of all good men and women do not
differ essentially, though methods may
diverge.
The more the world gets together
the shorter becomes the lease oflife to
intemperance, vice, crime and war.
1t is artificial rather than essential
things that keep good men and women
apart in humanitarian work. The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
is a most gratifying and promising
illustration of this truth.-ROstOn Daily
Globe.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Patents a Fraud.
EDISON SAYS THEY ARE DELUsIONs AND
INVENTORS ARE ROBBED.

"Our patent system puts a premium
on rascality. l have taken out 700
patents on my invention and never had
one minutes protection" said Thomas
A. Edison, as he stood in his expert
mental laboratory near Orange, n. j.,
one morning few days ago.
the people suppose l have made
out Of my inventions, said Mr.. Edison.
The fact is l have never made one
cent out Of my inventions. All have
made has been out Of manufacturing.
My inventions have not been pro-
tected by the Patent Office. The com
panies with which l am connected have
spent millions in trying to defend
them. l have spent about 100000
myself and l believe that would have
been 100000 better off if l had never
never taken out a patent. What
have made has been because I under
stood the inventions better and have
been able to manipulate the manufac-
ture better than the pirates. l could
not have made anything if had not
had large capital back of me, and the
ordinary inventor has no show what
ever. His certificate of patent is sim
ply certificate to the poorhouse and
hundreds of inventors are ruined.
They spend all they have in getting
out their inventions and they die
poor. Let me tell you how it works
The inventor has a good thing. He
takes out patent, thinks he is safe,
and organizes a plant to manufacture
1t. He has to have special machinery
and he makes special experiments and
like as not all costs him 100000
before he is ready to begin manufac-
turing. The pirate sees his chance.
organizes company with no RESPONSE
bility whatever, brides his men and
starts in opposition. He can in most
cases now put up for $4,000 what has
cost the inventor 100000. He begins
to manufacture. The inventor prose
cutes him, but the courts take three
years before they will hear his case
If they decide against him he carries il
to the Supreme Court, which is three
years behindhand, and it is from six ia
twelve years before he can obtain a
final decision. By this time the pirate
has made fortune and the original
inventor is in most cases bankrupt. II
the case is decided in his favor the
pirate is found to be irresponsible and
there is to chance for the inventor.
What the courts should do is to Ore.
vent the pirate from manufacturing
until he proves he has a right to man
ufacture. The original inventor, the
man who has the papers, the man who
has spent the money, should have the
benefit of the doubt. When this is
done our inventors will have some
protection. Then invention will in.
crease in the United States. The
country will jump a generation in a
decade and everything will hum.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Delaware and Maryland Il
Twas A GREAT EVENT

TWAS A GREAT EVENT
relay bicycle road race ever
Delaware, took place under the
pieces ofthe Wilmington Wheel Clup
Thanksgiving Day, and was satisfac-
tory barring the disagreeable weather
The run was from Wilmington to
Dover, a distance of ninety-seven
miles. The start was made at 8 20
o'clock.
Promptly at $50 o'clock Washington
G. Seeds started with a message to
Hon. A. B. Richardson of Dover, in
curing if Chief Justice Comegys haS
fully recovered from his illness
Tuesday. He arrived at State Ros
Station, distance ola miles. in 2.
minutes.
>. Wallis Merrihew, who was waiting
for him, took the message from Seeds
and rode to Kirkwood, miles in 81
minutes.
At Kirkwood w. G. Venn took the
missive and speeded for Middletown
st miles away. He arrived there in
81 J minutes.
I. A. Elliott took the message from
Middletown to Smyrna, a distance of
u miles in As! minutes.
From Smyrna to Dover B. Frank
Mcdaniel was the courier. The dis
lance Is II miles and the gap was closed
in 40 minutes.
In exactly three hours and one min
ute after Seeds received the message at
Wilmington, Senator Richardson was
reading it. He hastily wrote the
reply and two minutes later D. H.
Mayne started toward Wilmington
with the answer.
At 1924 he reached Smyrna. Elliott
arrived at Middletown 49, minutes
later. Here Venn seized the answer
and made KirkwoOd in Sc minutes.
Merrihew brought it to the state road
in 81 minutes, and Seeds came fivinp
into Wilmington at 2.5O.55, with SEN
ator Richardson's reply, stating that
the chief justice had quite recovered.
and expected to enjoy his Thanksgiv-
ing dinner.
The run was made in 6.2O.55, which
is considered excellent time, being an
| average of over Is miles an bonr
road made heavy by persistent show
ers of rain. In a short time the club
will try to reduce the the time to six
hours.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
A Great Reform Movement.

There is organizing in New York a
reform movement which is, perhaps.
likely to become the broadcast. most
catholic, and most practical in its scope
and effect of any of the efforts to i'm
prove the moral and physical condition
of the masses. It is unique in one
way, in that it is to be a combined
effort of Christian ministers of all sects
and denominations-rabbis eonserva-
tive and radical, and even those to
whom the work OF the church is of
little interest, The unity of the phil
anthrophic whole with variety in the
oOrpOTeal makeup, has been accom-
plished by simply suppressing, for the
time being, at least, the religious diff
erences and the positively religious
character of the work, and in all join
ing hands to work out the plain prob
lens of the improvement of material
condition. A reform thus started, if it
escapes the perils of too many leaders
is sure to prove of lasting benefit to
any community, and in addition to
form such foundation for the regular
work of the churches as will increase
their influence ten-fold.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
The Girls of 81.

They tell me twas the fashion
Oh, long and long ago,
For girls to look like lilies white
And sit at home and sew.
Forth strobe their sturdy brothers
On many gallant quest;
But the maids behind the lattice
Their weary souls possessed.
To-day the times have altered,
And pretty Kate and Nell
Are playing merry tennis
In soOth, they do it well.
They ride across the country,
They climb the mountain side,
And with oars that feather lightly
Along the river glide.
Ifthey've not been to college,
They are going by and by,
To shake the tree of knowledge,
Though its branches touch the sky.
For all their Greek and Latin
And porting over books,
With faces smooth as satin
They'll keep their dainty looks.
Do you want Il happy comrade,
In study orin fun?
BE sure YOU Il find her quickly
Mid the girls Of'9l.
She Il keep that bright head steady
Unframed in any whirl,
And not lad will love her less,
Because she is a girl.
MARGARET E. SANGsTER.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
BUTCHER Bone
PHOSPHATE !

The undersigned is now prepared to
furnish, in large or small quantities
his celebrated BUTCHER BONE
PHOSPHATE, at his factory at Leip-
sic, Kent county, Delaware. This re-
liable phosphate is highly recommend
ed by prominent farmers of this county
and it has given satisfaction whenever
used.
Apply by letter or in person to
JOHN H. FLEMING,
LEIPSIC,
KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest u s. Govt Rer
Rel B Bs%5s
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Durvan on Monday. l thought you
meant what you said"
"And the poor fool" remarked Miss
Goss to some of her friends, didn't
even know that he had married an
heiress. A pretty sort of business man
he will make, and how it will turn out
you can guess"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

People who sneer at the constant and
consistent efforts made by the mission
aries and their aiders and abettors in
civilizing and converting heather ma
tions, should look at Japan and ponder
on the progress that nation is making
in Christianity and the adoption of the
best of Western civilization. The lat
est news from the island empire is t.
The effect that anyone who gives
accepts challenge shall pay he'
fine and serve from six months t.
years in the galleys, and the t.
of man with refusal to figb
deemed as SANDER and -
as such in the eour
is very rapidly c.
Auence of CD
I ffrn
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
CAPITAL, S5OO.OOO.OO.
SURPLUS, 100000.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company,
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MONEY UEEMPLOYE or waiting investment can
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this company
INTEREST PAID on deposits of money as fol.
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deposits payable after 10 days notice; per
cent. on deposits payable after 80 days notice
Special rates for large sums to remain for year
or longer.
SPRCIAL ATTENTION given 10 the accounts OF
Ladies, also to those of Executors, Administra.
tors, Trustees, Guardians and Receivers
The Company acts by authority of law as
Executor. Administrator, Guardian, Receiver and
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Correspondence solicited and full information
furnished concerning any branch of the Com.
pany's business. Send for pamphlet.
BENZ. EIELDS, JAS. B. GARRISON,
President Treas & Sec
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Vice President Trust Officer
DIRECTORS:
Benjamin Nields, Jos. II. Chandler, NJ. D
Henry G. Robinson, J. Davis Sisler,
VIM. J. McClary, William NJ. Field
Phillip Plunkett, Charles Z. Fritz,
James A Hart, Archibald A. CRpelle,
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Glad Fiding8.
BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL

There's good time coming, coming"
We have often heard it said,
But in vain we listen for it,
AS it comes with nOiSeless tread,
In its Journey ever onward,
To the future distant shore.
In Columbia's land of freedom
May it knock at every door,
With some comprehensive blessing,
In which all may take a part,
So that. in the home of freedom,
There may be no aching heart.
We shall welcome its arrival,
When ourselves we strictly school
In the precept and the practice
OF the Saviour's golden rule;
When an honest son of labor,
A mechanic poor commands
More respect than wealthy SluggardS,
With their jeweled idle hands.
When a worthy man in homespun
Shall be hOnOred more by all,
Than knave in shining brOadcloth,
Though II came from TOWER HALL,
Where Bard in songs and sonnets,
Says for Clothing al he con.
Yet believe with ScOtia's poet,
at is worth that makes the man."
Men of worth are always prudent,
And in buying Clothes so all
Go where prudence points to guide them,
To Mammoth TOWER HALL.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Do YOU suffer with ohilblains FL certify to
the prompt relief obtained from the use of Saliva
ton oil foE philblains and do not hesitate to rec
Qmmend It as the best cure | ever tried ID,
Hood, 740 w. Pratt St., Baltimore, Nd.
aWhat fine chisel could ever yet cut breath z
and yet a hard vexing cough Is out all 70 DIS
with one bottle Of Dr. Bulls Cough syrup me
favOrlte.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Why do DelaWaF0anS travel the whole
Length Of the State, when wanting Car
pets or Furniture?

Because we are on the up
per end of the State, and
have the largest store well
stocked with everything in
our line and all sold on a
close margin.
We aim to be lower than the
prevailing market prices, and
our aim is true.
Write us for any infOrma-
ton. Also write for our il
Illustrated book or what il
costs to furnish a home.
Sent free on application.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-12-25

like other poor, always with them. There
were "Moral Lessons, q few. and tracts
enough; but no gorgeously lettered vol
umes Of childish song, no fairy stories shin
ing in covers of blue, green and gold.
The story that artists for the earliest
juvenile books had to label their pictures
I This is a horse, This is cow" ETC., is
no doubt an exaggeration, but the toys
really needed it. Many little girl made
q doll by dressing up crook necked
squash. Rag babies" were the rule. A
doll such as any child of parents above the
grade of paupers may now have for Christ
mas, would then have excited the amaze
ment of the neighborhood, and doll that
would open and shut it's eyes-well, Ian
guage is lacking to set forth the furore
such wonderful creation would have ex-
cited
It is an actual fact that the purchase of
sEch a doll by order from Cincinnati-at q
CT s of two dollars-was made matter of
church discussion in one town as late as
1S48. "The neighbors" finally decided 1t
was all right, as the mans little girl was
an invalid and needed amusement. She
certainly got It, II company was any
amusemept, for every child for miles
around was crazy to sees that doll AZ for
paying ten dollars for 4 doll. tho people
would have asked the court to name 4
guardian for the man who did it, as one
unfit to manage his own affairs. Ten dol
lsrs would buy an acre of good timbered
land in half of the country.
Wood carving was an envied accom-
plishment in those days. The ''hired
hand" who had some skill with jack
knife had crowd of children after him on
all possible occasions; the father who could
carve a human looking figure out Of wal
nut bark was hero to his family.
j. H. BEADLK.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-12-25
NO.! !. !! , |

tAtned window, and onlya ipw ajeasn =;
the hire now and then failing acrOa
Ross 10 dead, then, = hs aid = ~ ys ~
are some mocking spirit In her forzn. o.
syou cannot deceive me, though ycu eon6
the curl out Of the yellow hair, though -
put nuns cloth on that supple shape ~
you wear my ring upon your hngDr, ana
she never looked SO till broke her keartfs
You arc talking in yonr slssp, !, shs
said, bending forward and taking his burn
ing hands. 'sThis Is Rosa Your RosA
All the rest u nothing now. =
He gaxed at her steadfastly moment,
the cloud clearing from his eyes, the Op-
preston from his brain. ''Nothingr, H
cried. ..nothingip the words coming in.
quick gasps II was coming back to And
you. Out in the deserts had enmy fool
ishness. had said: She Ii minei She
always was minei She loved mel May
the thing be accursed that parted us-ring
or dance or childish freak or maddensd
temper. will never ask her. She shall
never tell me- -
..oh. there Is nothing TO telll'' cried
Rose
He held out his arms to hen. .svu 3 hays
lost ten years, he mHrmursi e Ne VIII
hive tbs rest of ths threelcoz kin4
u d sErE d Oh: 81
Nothing shall part unis, M ssstSa
The years have bufnei ouE my folly and
your fury. Harkt "A new 0no d 6exia
nibg and our new lie with it, -
1t is our wedding peal, he said. And
then her lovers arms were about her u if
they would never loosen, and their souls
met at their lips, while the cathedral chime
Of the island clock tolled ont over tho
waters the first hour Of the new year
Harriet Prescott SpOfford in Harper's HI.