davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

IT costs about SEQ. 600 year to record
the burning thoughts and words of the
statesmen who struggle with the inter-
est of the country in Congress, the esti-
mates Of appropriations calling for
that amount to pay the salaries of Ste
nographers of the house and Senate
and the various committees
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

THE shattering of another popular
belief is attempted A number of
prominent English and American law
yers in Paris declare that the marriages
of American girls with foreigners turn
out as well As most marriages, when
the bride understands what to expect.
less. been several conspicuous instances
Of unhappiness.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
Christmas Psrdons.

The two pardons usually granted by
the governor on holiday went on
Christmas to John Lawrence and
Charles Thomas The former is a
white man 81 years of age and was
born in Ohio. lie was sent from
buchanan county for murder in the
first degree and was received at the
prison April 16. 1877, under life SEN
tence. Thomas is negro "a years old,
sent from Saline county for ninety
nine years for murder in the second
degree. He was received October f.
1880
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

THE government printing Office at
Washington is supposed to be the
largest printing establishment in the
world. A study of the estimates of its
expenses convinces one that that belief
must be pretty well founded. When
one reads estimates for printing inks in
five thousand and ten Thousand pound
lots, stereotype metal in lots of one
hundred thousand pounds and an equal
quantity of bar-lead; twenty-five thou
sand pounds of glue, fifty thousand feet
of imitation Russia leather, and paper
to cost alone over half million dollars,
it is easy to believe that the government
printing office is great establishment
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

KATE FIELD knows thing or two,
and proves it when she declares that. d
woman to be agreeable must listen.
keep a man wound up" she says.
.'look as though you We're hanging on
his lips, and he'll think you charming" ."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
Death of Judge jam es Carr.

Judge James Carr, an old citizen and
prominent member of the st. Louis
bar, died a few dJys ago after short
illness.
HE had been resident OF St Louis since
ls1s He was Of Scottish descent, hut was born
and educated in Pennsylvania. After gradual
ing in law at Louisville. Ky. he removed to
Paris. Mo-. and was appointed attorney for the
Hannibal & St Joseph railroad. He held that
position until he removed to st. Louis. He
practiced in the supreme court. establishing
many precedents in railroad litigation His
knowledge Of law was clear and comprehensive.
and he has done much to shape corporation
laws in this state having been engaged in many
of the important cases that came before the su-
preme court He was a member Of the masonic
order the Knights Templar and i. o. o. FL
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
Missouri and the House Committees.


Speaker Crisp has made the follow
ing disposition of Missouri congressman
on committees:
Arnold-Mines and mining and land claims
Norton-Levees and improvements OF the Mis-
sissippi river, pensions and revision of laws.
De Armand-Public lands and election OK
president and vice president.
Cobl-Banking and currency. railways and
canals and var claims.
Heard-Patents and District Of Columbia
Mansur-Territories and claims.
Fyan-Invalid pensions and immigration and
naturalization.
Tarsney-Labor and public buildings and
grounds.
wilson-Post Offices and pensions.
O'NeiIl-Commerce and expenditures in the
treasury department.
Bvrnes-Rivers and harbors and claims.
Bland-Coinage weights and measures.
Hatch-Agriculture-
Dockery-AppropriatiOn and expenditures IN
the navy department.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

THREE THOUSAND acres of wild land
were recently fenced in to height of
sixteen feet in Missouri A large num-
her of deer were inclosed without their
knowledge, and it is proposed to keep
them there the rest of their lives
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

SENATOR SHERMAN, Senator Hoar
and ex-senator Evarts are all cousins,
and they trace their lineage back TO
Roger Sherman, the grim Puritan of
Revolutionary times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

State Auditor Seibert drew his war
rant on the state treasurer the other
day for Sl43, ] Il to meet the semi annual
interest on the bonded debt of the state
falling due January I, 1892. A draft
for the amount has been transmitted
by Treasurer Stephens to the National
bank of commerce of New York, the
states fiscal agent. under the law di-
recting its transmission at least ten
days before the interest may become
due. The warrant for the semi-annual
interest falling due January l, 1891.
amounted to Sl6s, 400, the decrease be-
ing attributable to the retirement OF
81. $50, 900 of the bonds during the pres
ent wear. These amounts are both ex-
elusive of the amounts required to meet
the interest on the certificates of in
debtedness held by the state in trust
for the benefit of the school and semi
nary fund, which are not treated as
part of the state debt proper.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

Mrs. FRANCES IIoDGsoN BURNETT has
founded an asylum for newsboys in
London in memory of her dead son. the
original Lord Fauntleroy. The place is
named Lioners home.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

NATURALIsTs have enumerated six
hundred and seven different species of
reptiles. OF this mum ber four hundred
and ninety are as harmless as rabbits
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

THE result of the recent attempt to
raise tea in North Carolina indicates
that the soil and climate are favorable
to such industry, but that. owing to
the expense of picking and curing,
none but the highest grades could be
produced profitably.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

ALTHOUGH Horace Greeley died nine
teen years ago letters to his address are
still received every now and then at
the New York Tribune Office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

James Craig, Jr., of St Joseph. son
of the late ex-congressman, James
Craig. is said to be pushing important
industrial Investments for st. Joseph.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

The annual dinner of the New En-.
GLAND society of St. Louis, in honor of
Forefathers' Day, was given on the
eve aing of the 21st.'
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
p..,, of a St. Louis Banker

Mr.. John c. II. D. Block, president of
the Fourth national bank of St Louis,
died of asthma, after a brief illness
He was a native of Hanover.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

Rev. r. II. Love, of jefferson City,
has accepted call to the pulpit OF the
Christian church at Nevada, where he
recently held a revival
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

Francis Cornet died in st. Louis.
aged II. He had been residentof ST
Louis for over fifty years, and estab.
Vshed the house of Francis Cornet & Co.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

Mrs c. L. Johnson, of Kansas City,
whose prediction that the world would
come to an end Christmas, 1891, at p.
m. gave her so much notoriety, spent
Christmas day at her home behind
closed doors. She refused to see any
of her numerous callers In response
TO an inquiry sent into her room she
wrote: Watch and pray; the Lord he's
willed it"
Cbristmas i'm the Missouri PenItentiary.
A jefferson City special to the St
Louis Republic has the following TO say
regarding the way Christmas was OBJ
served in the state penitentiary:
The usual festivities were indulged in. There
were poker. faro, craps and gambling galore.
and puRilism and other athletic sports. into all
of which the convicts entered with great spirit
and enthusiasm. They were given grand
breakfast and dinner.
Death of Francis Cornet.
Francis Cornet died in st. Louis.
aged II. He had been a residentof ST
Louis for over fifty years, and estab.
i:sbed the house of Francis Cornet & Co.
Pushing Industrial Investments.
James Craig, Jr.. of St Joseph, son
of the late ex-congressman, James
Craig. is said to be pushing important
industrial investments for st. Joseph.
Death of st. Louis Banker.
Mr.. John c. II. D. Block, president of
the Fourth national bank of st. Louis,
died of asthma, after brief illness.
He was a native of Hanover.
Accepted Call.
Rev. r. II. Love, of jefferson City,
has accepted call to the pulpit OF the
Christian church at Nevada, where he
recently held a revival.
Celebrated Forefathers' Day.
The annual dinner of the New En-
gland society of st. Louis, in honor of
Forefathers' Day, was given on the
eve ning of the 2lst.'
He Worked for the Public Schools.
Geo. NJ. Fichtenkam, an old citizen of
So Louis, and highly esteemed in pub
lie school circles, died, 1ced "a YEAR,
and months
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
He Worked for the Public Schools.

Geo. NJ. Fichtenkam, an old citizen of
sx Louis, and highly esteemed in pub
lie school circles, died, nced u YEAR,
and months
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

Invalid Pensions-A n Martin lind. {, chair
man; L. F. Mckinney. r. W. Fithian, George
Van Horn, n. W. Snow, c. F. Cribs, A. J..
Pierson. W. h. Harries E. F. Mcdonald, ". n.
Butler. J. P. Flack, A. A. Taylor (Tenn-), H. n.
Curtis, J. J. Jolley, J. B. Robinson.
Pensions-R. P. C. Wilson mol chairman;
John s. Henderson, J. Fl. Bankhead, r. V. Nor
ton, W. F. Parrett, Charles Bsrwig, W. A.
Jones. c. L. Moses, Louis Stewart, Edward
Schulz. Daniel Waugh, J. C. Houk tTenn.} w.
W. Bowers.
Claims-B. n. Bum IN. C.), chairman; c. ID
Mansur, W. c. Stxynecker, Robert Bullock,
Samuel Byrnes, N. N. Cox tTenn.l, L. E Nc
Gam, ]. y. Coz IN ", J. ". Kendall. c. Il.
Page. ]. z. Reyburn, L. E. Atkinson, G. W.
Smith. E. 2. Loud, J. N. Weaver
War Claims-F. z. Beltzhoover, chairman;
W J. Jones (Ky.l. B. A. Enloe. J. N. Clancy, s.
W. Cobb, T. E. winn, O. N. Scott. g. W Schulz
J. p Dolliver. J. A. Pickler, J. C. Houk. J. "
Rife
Private Land Claims-A p Fitch. hartman;
J. d. Anderson, d. B. Drummer, C. Babbitt, g.
Van Horn, T. E. winn, NJ. Arnold. W. T. Craw-
ford, A. R. Bushnell, II. II. Bingham. John Lind
B. Storer. /. G. Otis, N. A. Smith.
District of Columbia-J. J. Hemphill chair.
man; J. T. Heard, J. D. Richardson, H. " Rusk
J. E. Cobb, J. r. Fellows. Thomas L. johnson
E. A. Meredith, e. A. Cammus, 8. T. Busey, A.
c. Harmer. P. 8. Post, William Cogswell, C. A.
Russell J. J. Belden.
Revision Of Lavs-w. 7. Ellis, chairman;
J. r. Outhwaite, Robert Bullock. p. r. Ed
munds K. II. Norton. T. E Magnon, z. v.
Brookshire, l. Amerman, J. Patterson, C.
Broderick, J. B. Robinson, W. A. Taylor, D.
Waugh.
Expenditures in the State Department-R- r.
Lester chairman; W. c. p. Breckinndge, 3. b.
Alexander. ". q. Butler. John Sanford, c. w.
Stone, J. n Weaver.
Expenditures in the Treasury Department
q. Il. Brickner chairman; J. J. ONein mol,
". 7. Crawfold. B. Il. Glover. W. A. Stone, J..
". wadsworth. J. B. Clark.
Expenditures in the War Departmental, a, .,
Montgomery, chairman; B. B. Bum. ". =.
paniel. ]. Dangsn, 3 = Httt, O. W. soenS' W..
B. Booker.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02

In Onicial Circles Respecting
the News From Chili-Important Dis
patches Said to Have Been Received at
the State Department.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-01-02
AS OTHERS SEE IT

An EngiIshman Tell Us How Americans
are Treated by Chilizns In Their Public
Places.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Ia oonversation with . practical
farmer recently he remarked 10 ~
that the farmers Of this county were
neglecting toa marked degree the
growing Of fruit. The impression
has been with some that fruit can
mol be successfully grown here. This
il q grave error. There are several
orchards that are yielding album
dainty in this county. In fact fruit
does we'll much farther north than
this. Col. Price, who operates .
fourteen hundred acre farm two and
a half miles south west OF Letcher,
in Sanborn county, has q orchard
Of $40 apple trees from three to five
years old from settings. This year
he had seventy bushels Of apples,
over three bushels from one tree.
There vac seventy-nine apples on
one branch Of the tree. With a fav-
orable eas the Colonel expects
from 200 to 500 bushels Of apples
next year. This would seem 70
prove beyond question that apples
and other small fruit can be sue
cessfully grown in South Dakota,
and certainly no crop is more profit
able.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

MARRIED.-At the home OF the brides par
ents IN Elk Point, Dec. 18TH. 1897, ny Rev. Ih0s.
Irvine. pastor OF the baptist church,, MIR; VIM.
Drafall. OF Cedar Rapids. Iowa, TO Miss Jennie
Bennett, Of this city.
The bride wore a beautiful suit Of
Dove Henrietta, and the groom
wore q combination suit Of brown
and black. Miss Clara Smith acted
as bridesmaid and Mr.. Claude
Smith rs best man. After partak.
ing Of a bountiful dinner prepared
by the mother Of the bride,
the happy couple left on the
4:5O afternoon train Tor Cedar Rap.
ills, Iowa, where they will spend a
short time visiting friends and rel
atives. After their return from Ce-
dar Rapids they will then move to
Alexandra, Hanson county. this
state which place they expect Ia
msks their future home. Jennie
vas an estimable young lady and
will be missed by oil her young a.
sociates. Mr.. Deafall is also Z young
man highly esteemed. May the
bl4ssings Of God rest upon them and
prosperity and joy walk with them
Ithrpngh lI6s = The best wishes 81
xa82fGsAaSH@ 6rs.xd~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Judge and Mrs. Blair have their
whole family at home spending the
holidays. Frank from Sterling, COL,
where he 10 principal of the public
schools; Miss Winnie, from Akron,
Iowa, where she is also principal Of
the public schools and Miss Jennie
from Vermillion where she is assis-
tant teacher in the South Dakota
University. Judge Blair will 60
down to posterity as having left a
legacy to his children that is better
than gold, which il a good educa-
ton. All his children are gradu-
ates Of the South Dakota University,
at Vermillion, one Of the leading
educational institutions Of the
country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23
South Dakota has paid during
1SN~t5~n--- Z 4 E7Q 90 10 ccr

Gorth DakotA has paid during
tkepast.two yeaEs 1I,673.8l8.l Is for
assurance, and received from the
'oon,paniss only 4660.230.22 on loss
which would havs been increased
SUmewhat II the Alliance Hail COM
p4ny had paid what il promised.
md Whist Il wss paid 70 pay. Il i
evident thst the rates which have
bsen charged IN this state are ton
high. i hrs only required ~ per
cent. u the premiums % pay the
loo, leaving 50 per cent for ex.
psnses and profits. Az tho expenses
~ Usually figured n 80 psr cant,
this would leave IS per cent for
pFodh.-Gosr Nle Pres h
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23
Hsv y Prepare Chris.nas Packages.

Hev b Prepare Christmas Packages.
At this time OF the year the mails
are largely employed for the trans-
mission OF packages. A few simple
requirements, frequently honored i6'
the breach, II given attention to win
ensure safe delivery. i
LIST, Wrap packages in strong pa.
per and tie them securely with Irvine
thst will not break. Prepare them
80 they can be opened and the con.
tents examined. Otherwise they
may he subjected to letter postage.
End, Address carefully and legi.
bly, to the person for whom the
package is intended and place your
name and postofice in one corner,
with a request to return if not de.
livered.
Bird, Prepay the full amount Of
postage Zone cent per ounce or frac-
tiCn thereof for merchandise ard
one cent for two ounces for books,
Christmas cards or any printed mat.
teri. Packages insufficiently pre-
paid are not forwarded, but are sent
TO the dead letter office.
4th, Packages containing writing
are subjected to the letter rate, the
deficiency being collected from the
person addressed. The name of the
sender and a written motto Or SEN
timent is permitted.
A considerable percentage Of
Christmas packages fail to reach
their destination. Many are broken
up in the mails and addresses lost
and Others are illcgibly or imper-
fectly addressed, while on others
postage is short. Attention to these
directions is important to sender Of
packages.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23
List OF Letters.

The Burglar" Company, which
played in the Opera House last
Monday night, got of q real live,
fresh gag" during the progress Of
the play. It war during a pathetic
scene when a lover had proposed to
his sweetheart, aud the girl after
listening TO his ardent appeal, said:
"You really promise to love, cherish
and protect me-" II promise you
every thing else, but l cannot prom
Use you protection" She asked,
"why,"and he replied, II am . dem
ocrat." The house went into con-
vulsions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Psopls Who have tried itysay there
y no better medicine for dyspepsia
|than Ayers aarssparilla. Il may
not sivs ono The stcsnach d n o.
airich, but il . strengthens the iii
msatary orgaas that digestion q
ardi6ary 80 bss,on1 10y and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Rev. Thos. Irvine, pastor of the
Baptist church, aud Rev. A. jamie
son, pastor Of the NJ. E. church,
have been conducting 4 series of re.
vival meetings at the school house
in the timber near Van Keurens,
southwest Of town. The efforts Of
these laborers in the Lords vine
yard have been very successful, as
over twenty conversions is the result
Of their work for the past two weeks.
The school house is crowded night
".
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

This is the month you must buy
your winter goods. Bishop & LED
will give you cost prices on any
thing you want.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Gloves, mittens, underwear, socks,
wooden hose, boots, shoes, clothing,
dry goods, hats, caps, ETC., at cost.
Enquire at the Fair Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Insurance companies doing bus.
IN this state, made : clear profit Of
twenty eight per cent On the bust.
ne of 1891.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

Ladies cloaks and jackets. I can
beat them all in fine cloaks and
jackets, please remember this when
in need Of one-A. O.. RINGsRuD. u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23
AnpsTtoNAL LocALa.
mrssen1s q ~. Chmshss.

01geoemAo q ~. O01ge0o0.
The churches III the city are max.
Ing acsiss preparations for christ
mss festivities on 10. morrow. Satur-
day, evening. Al the Congrega-
tional church there will bel repre-
seNtation Of a snow house built on
the platform, nicely decorated and
filed with presents Tor the children.
AZ the Methodist church the new
feature will be asleigh drawn by .
team Of six reindeers, with old Santa
Claus seated in ii loaded down with
presents. This outfit will be 80 ar
ranged that it will dash in upon the
platform at the proper time and
give the snxious and waiting little
ones a genuine surprise.
At the Baptist church, the exer-
cises will occur on Monday evening
Dec. 18th, and will consist in the
old fashioned Christmas tree with q
suitable programe Of singing, recita-
TONS etc.
At the Episcopal church there
will be a large evergreen tree with
four smaller ones about it, all loaded
with presents and decorated in the
usual manner.
These Christnaa festivities are all
looked toward to with considerable
anxiety by the little folks, each one
wondering what old lanta Claus
viii bring them this year. The
COURIER hopes that every little girl
and boy in Union county will re-
ceive just what they have been wish
ing for. II you a make the hearts
Of the little ones glad the older ones
are correspondingly happy. Elk
pensive presents are not always
those that give the the most hap
piness. II is the little things that
express the warmth Of the hearts Of
the donors that usually bring the
most gladness and joy.
."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

A grand ball will be given by the
Uniformed Rank K. P. in the Opera
House, Elk Point, on Monday even.
ing, Dec. Is, 1892. All are cordially
invited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-12-23

1OUO VOuO0 Nx0 uSWAsy 0Il sSuC ~
the election Of tho school district
officers, Of any time AFTER eight years
from the date Of this issue, hence l
ray that We have securities enough
q present and can obtain them il
the people 70 whom this money
rightfully belongs, will only do their
W1lols duty 70 themselves, and their
neighbors. TO tho end that this
may b DONE, / beg leave to make
some suggestions TO county officers
and farmers generally.
Tho board 81 county commissions
~ 81 each and every county Of this
stats should inforln themselves oil
the needs Of their constituents in the
matter Of money affairs, aud advise
them Of the opportunity TO obtain
Of this school fund, loans ate per
cent interest, they should seek TO in.
vest this money - . duty as we'll a.
: privilege.
School district officers should look
after The financial interests Of their
districts, and refund Ill their bonds
which are running Ut . greater rate
than 6 per csnt interest.
To the farmers, laborers and bus
iness men OF the state Who desire to
borrow money, / wish TO say, that
the state has no authorized agents
OF middlemen connected with this
fund. The mode of obtaining ii is
simple and inexpensive. What is
nscesaary to do Is this:
Notify the county commissioners
Of the county to where your securi-
Ties are situated, Of the amount Of
money you desire to obtain, (Which
ID q case must exceed $500, give
them I description Of the land you
desire % give rs security, and II the
securities arc deemed sufficient, it
then becomes the duty Of the CON-
m~issiOners ~ call upon this office
Tor the money, and to make
the loan applied for. All the ex-
pensess you are required TO pay are
tho cost Of abetract Of title and the
recording OF thu mortgage. The
humblest person in the state can do
his own business in this matter, as
we'll 40 though done by = fifty dol
lar attorney or agent.
The above applies also TO oil
school officers. Take the necessary
steps to refund or take up by pur-
chass, your outstanding school dis
trict or township bonds. Call upon
your county commissioner fop the
money, and they must furni9feitt to
yOu for that purpose, ~ long any
remains in tho hands Of the state
treasurer.
Some 81 the counties In the state
have acted with zeal, both in the
purchase 81 school lands and farm
mortgages. II al had done half az
well, applications for many thous-
ands Of dollars would now be wait
ing for their turn.
Knowing that = reduction of the
rate Of interest in our new state, is
beneficial u 4 great majority Of our
people, and that cur people when
fnlly advised, will corporate with ua
ii this matter, to the end that in q
very short time, s per cent interest
will b the maximum instead Of the
minimum rate Of interest TO be paid
Sor the use Of money, / am
Yourl Truly,
THos. H. RUTH,
Commissioners Of School and Pub
Ito Lands.