davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

A recent mercantile exploration Of
.he interior Of southern Formosa by
Chinese traders, described in the Hst-
pao, discloses an interesting botanical
fact, indicating that the beautiful
island produces tree that in size and
magnificence vies with the gigantic
sequoias of California. More than ten
adventurous pioneers of commerce or
ganized a mercantile expedition to-
open trade with savages whose coun-
try had never been visited by civilized
man. Their Businesses were hidden in
vast impanetrable forests which COW
errd lofty, precipitous mountains.
They started from Lamalan, which is
probably Chockeday of the charts. and
reached in seven days, by many stages,
their objective point, Huaiin stream
The toll of ascending activities and
descending deClivities was surpassed
by that of fording torrential streams,
which they could accomplish only by
clasping each others hands-not q
path, merely footprints of wild beasts
and birds; no sign of natives; no
smoke from habitations-the kept
out OF sight, not daring to show them
selves.
The travellers lodged in stone cav
erns; the chattering of monkeys and
the sounds of insects were appalling
and indescriba BILE. 1t is wild region
and reminded them OF legendssof the
kingdom of hobgoblins. What they
accomplished in the way of barter with
the wild aborigines is not recorded, an
omission that is pardonable, in that
they have made known the existence
of trees of prodigious girth forming q
vast forest.
These trees measured more than ten
outstretched arms and were probably
of corresponding height. There is,
besides, another remarkable tree
fourishing in the same forest which
bears flowers. red or white. which are
larger than sieve and of extraordi-
nary fragrance. Mr. Taylor. while
searching for orchids. heard of these
majestic trees and huge flowers. whic.
he inferred, from what natives said,
were epiphyte orchids. North China
Daiiy NeWs.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

den and the pasture, the prolific sol
excels. Dakota's wheat is famous on
both sides of the Atlantic. Expert.
ments have demonstrated that bread
made from her No. l spring wheat
flour contains more nourishing ma.
terial than any other flour manufac.
tured. In an average season the yield
per acre of hard spring wheat is from
fifteen to twenty-five bushels: the
total yield of the wheat crop in 1891
was $4,000, 900 bushels.
There was time when people from
the east laughed at the idea of at
tempting to raise corn in Dakota.
The fact that South Dakota raised
over %, 100000 bushels of this cereal
the past year is the answer to this.
and demonstrates the wealth of the
soil. Not Iowa or Illinois can show
better corn or finer vegetables than
the South Dakota products.
The oat crop is always to be relied
upon. The yield is very large, aver
aging from 30 to 60 bushels to the
acre. In 1891 over 27,OOo,O0O bushels
were raised in South Dakota, as
against 100000 bushels the year
capabilities of the soil in this direc-
tion during the same period. The
prairie hay crop is another source of
wealth to the farmer and stock raiser
that never fails: and the native
grasses are still so abundant and
nutritious that Dakotans have made
no very extended attempts to raise
the cultivated varieties. Timothy,
blue grass, clover, millet, Hungarian,
previous. Barley does we'll, a crop of
100000 bushels being produced last
year; while 3,500,OOO bushels of flax
and 100000 bushels of rye shows the
and even alfalfa have been tried, how
ever, and are successfully grown.
Potatoes have no cause to blush on
these prairies. Some writer has
told about one family living for six
weeks on a single tuber grown in
Dakota soil. This pleasing extrava-
gance was intended, 1 suppose, to
convey in striking manner some
idea Of their colossal size. They are
just as mealy and toothsome, too, as
the smaller grown article, and are
conceded to be equal to any of the
potatoes raised in the western states.
A trif1e over four million bushels
were grown in South Dakota last
year.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
Educators In Chicago.

A circular letter mas just beer
issued by the lady manager anc
chairman school dOrmOitOries for the
worlds fair. This board was created
to have general charge and manage
ment of all the interests of women In
connection with the exposition. The
educational exhibit promises to be
the grandest exhibit of the world
and teachers more than any one class
will be benefited by the opportunity
for improvement offered. The
magnitude of the fair is only
beginning to be understood. The
daily attendance will probably not
fall short of 10000 or 100000, and in
| the vacation months, July and
August, it is certain to be the
greatest. At this time accommo-
dations will be exhorbitantly high
and difficult to obtain. In view of
these conditions likely to prevail the
board of lady managers take pleasure
in making the following announce
ment to the. teachers of America:
The board of education have
rendered the free use of the public
school buildings, free of charge, for
the entertainment of the lady
teachers during the months of July
and August. The buildings set
apart for the use of the lady teachers
are magnificent structures of brick
and stone, situated in pleasant
grounds, many of them ornamented
with shade trees. They contain
from twelve to fifteen large rooms
each, and are we'll ventilated and
lighted. Each room will accommo-
date from twelve to fifteen teachers,
and will be furnished with single
wire spring cots, mattresses, pillows,
covers, chairs, tables and simple toilet
necessaries. Most of the rooms have
toilet rooms adjoining. Each
teacher will furnish her linen and
soap. Each building will be under
the personal care of an excellent
matron, who will devote her time to
the comfort and safety of her guests.
A trusty janitor and maids will be
employed. The school buildings will
be free; certain necessary expenses,
however, must be incurred. To meet
these expenses memberships will be
issued to the teachers at two dollars
each, and is payable in advance.
This certificate entities the holder to
lodgings at the nominal rate of forty
cents per day. 1t is desired that
each uperintendent or some teacher,
apply for the whole number of
accommodations required for his
school or district. Send applications
to Mrs. Solomon Thatcher, Jr., Lady
Manager and Chairman School
Dormitories. Drafts or money
should be made payable to j. O..
Curry, treasurer.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
MINNESOTA.

Brainard is to have a new school
house.
Little Falls had $4,000 fire last
Tuesday.
Tive police of Minneapolis made
nearly 5000 arrests in 1892.
A st. Cloud company shipped 80
cars of granite to ST. Louis last week.
This is the largest shipment ever
made from that point.
The newsboys OF Minneapolis at
tended the Wedne sday afternoon
matinee at the Bijou in body upon
}fiDvitatlon Of the manager
the Bank of Fairfax, J. A. Beard,
president, and f. A; Gray, cashier,
has closed it's doors and the officers
have left for parts unknown. They
began private banking business
there in 1889 and seemed to be doing
we'll.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
Well Supplied With Libraries.

Massachusetts has done more than
any other state to encourage the es-
tablishment of free public libraries
among the people. OF the 351 towns
or cities of the state 24S now have free
public libraries, and the state has re-
Gently provided aid for the 103 small
towns and villages that are without
them, that they may have the same
advantages in this respect as the
lrger places. 1t will probably not be-
ing before every town in the state is
provided with public library.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
Silk Travelling Caps.

"Some law ought to be passed. to-
put stop to the arrogance OF the man
in the silk travelling cap" said rail-
road conductor. "A chap may be q
perfectly decent God fearing. tax-
paying father of family, and . gem
tleman to all the train crew, bnt as
soon as he dons the fatal silk travel.
ling cap he begins to swagger aroMnss
the car and give orders in loud and
offensive tone of voice. don't know
what it is. / believe, though, that the
can makes him feel like some sort Of .
maunate. 1t is more or less OF .
costume, and he believes that he must
live up to It, just as il he had crown
on"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
RUSTLING CATTLE,
Ihree Black Hills kustlers Lodg ed in the
Sioux Falls Penitentiary.

Three Black Hills kustlers Lodged in the
Sioux Falls Penitentiary.
Sheriff Ross of Custer county in the
Black Hills, placed a trio of stock
rustlers in the Sioux Falls peniten-
tiary couple of days ago. Albert
Hills has three years to serve, Ernest
Sopher two years, and Sherman Davis
one year. All three were convicted
OF the crime of cattle stealing. Hills
ran prosperous meat market at Hill
City, and it was proven beyond a
doubt that for two or three years
Sopher and Davis have been stealing
cattle in Custer county to supply his
market, and sharing in the profits of
the business.
Cattle rustling" has grown into
quite prominent industry in that
region during the past few years.
Some rustic range and ranch stock for
local meat markets on shares, as
stated above. Others rustic stock
from the Indians and from the Indian
agency cattle and sell them to the
owners of large herds, or drive them
out OF the country and dispose of them
to anyone who will buy. Some of the
more enterprislng gather the pro-
ducts of their "rustling" expeditions
into one herd out in some wild Sec
tlon OF the great grazing ranges and
go into the stock raising business on
their own account, and whenever
they conclude that the natural
increase of their herds is not sutfi-
ciently rapid they 60 abroad and rus
tie a few hundred head from other
bands occasionally. Rustling cattle
is an exciting trade and very profit
able, but extremely hazardous.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

Among the guests who passed
Christmas at the West hotel was
). 5. Temphie, mining expert. He
is the possessor of the largest solitaire
diamond in the United States, its
weight being 33 Ais carats and is
worth S4S, ZOO.
Mrs. S. G. Merrill, an art teacher,
of Lake City, was knocked down by
an unknown villain Tuesday evening.
The city offers $3.50 reward for the ar.
rest and conviction of the party and
$3.50 additional has been subscribed
by the enraged. citizens.
Engineer Maloney, was arrested at
st. Cloud. He was the engineer of
freight train No. Is. which ran into
the caboOse of the work train at Mel
son ten days ago, and was charged
with manslaughter by the coroner's
jury. Conductor Mickey has not ar
rived yet.
The Montrose News, which was
started some time ago and whose edi-
tor skipped out after securing and
benetiting himself about $500, has
been moved away from that town,
and its citizens have all the newspa-
per bonus business they care for for a
time at least. .a.
The Austin Mercantile Company,
Alexander H. Loucks, manager, have
made an assignment to J. D. Sheedy
for the benefit of their creditors.
Liabilities, 100000 assets, 500, 900.
The firm started only few months
ago, and on account of the low mar
ket for farm produce could not turn
themselves.
Thos. J. Wilson and Miss Mary
Wilson, of Thomastown. were mar
ried Saturday. Mr. Wilson had taken
nome some sweet cider in tin can
the day before. When the guests
drank of it they became deathly sick,
but prompt action on the part of Mrs.
w iiooi anu obllC1S JlCN tlIUeu StIlOuS
results. 1t was probably acid cider.
A meetingo business men of Roch-
ester have decided to reopen the
toboggan slides and skating rinks for
regular winter sports and hold a
carnival with an ice palace toward
the close of the winter. Last years
movement was such decided success
and so much appreciated that the
committee for raising funds have met
with no difficulty.
"Blind Richards" Smith, the vio-
linist and piano tuner, died last
Friday at the home of his parents
near Brownsville and was buried
Monday. He had been complaining
for several weeks and some time ago
called doctor while he was at
Caledonia but he grew worse and
died of what some call winter
cholera. He was well known for his
great ability in music. Although
blind he could take clock and
repair it and put it together without
help from anyone.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

Postmaster Field, of Philadelphia,
finds it more difficult to get rid of his
office than it was to get it, an
experience that has fallen to the lot
Of but few office holders. He has
twice resigned, but each time recon-
sidered at the urgent request of the
Postmaster General, who is anxious
that there shall be no change until a
Democrat is appointed by Mr.
Cleveland.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

The democrats will spend most of
their time during the present session
of congress is waiting for the 4th of
March, and the republicans will
cooperate with them.-St. Louis
be-Deniocrat.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

A market report states that
''cranberries are cornered." This is
hardly the term to use. ''Cranberries
are jammed' would be more appro-
pirate.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

The king of Sweden paid an
unexpected visit to the sailors home
at Stockholm recently, arriving at
dinner time. He ate some soup with
the inmates and liked it so well that
he took the cook into his own service.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
EpwOrth League.

The attendance at the Epworth
League convention held in Huron last
week was quite large. Delegates
and visitors were present from
nearly every county east of the Mis-
sourl river. The Huron League ten
dered public reception to their
guests which proved a very pleasant
time. Edgar Shank delivered the ad-
dress of welcome, to which Fay Nc
Donough responded. A number of
others made briet speeches. ALI were
entertained by the people of Huron in
a very hospitable manner. The de-
partment of ''Christian Work" occu-
pied the attention of the convention
part of the time. The department of
Mercy and Help" was also given
some attention. The officers of the
convention wcae elected as follows
President, L. A. Burdick: Recording
secretary, Mrs. Anna Simmons:
Vice-Presidents: Aberdeen district.
Fay McDonough: Huron district,
Robert Vessey; Mitchell district
Chas. A. Laurson: Watertown dis
trict, Miss Reid: Sioux Falls district
G 60. Gilliand: Corresponding secre
tary. +. A. LaViolette; Treasurer
Mr.. w. S. Davis.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

The Boston Record, noting the fact
that Jay Gould was assessed for years
on only $5O0,00O worth of personal
property, asks why the state doesn't
sue the estate. The state has a
better recourse than that in it's
inheritance tax, which will net some
thing like $2OOO,O0O.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

Birds of i feather are focking to-I
gelher on fashionable hats. - lfoal
Press. - II
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

Senator Brice has rented for five
years one of the most historic old
mansions in Washington. 1t was the
home, bought from Daniel Webster
and enlarged, of the late Mr..
Corcoran, the lamented philan-
thropist. 1t has gardens and is
surrounded by high wall.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07
FUN ON CHANGE.
But Not SO Loud or Ludicrous as in Former
Years.


There was large number of stran-
gers on the floor and in the gallery of
the Minneapolis Chamber of Com
merce Friday morning, all of whom
probably expected to see the usual
amount of hjlarity which attends the
closing up of business for the year.
At 1890 o'clock the chamber was
raped to order to determine whether
or not the rather coarse fun which
has prevailed in previous years should
be allowed, and by an almost unani-
nous vote it was decided not to allow
the throwing of grain or flour, but as
a compromise the rules regarding
smoking in the chamber were sus-
pended for the day. The result was
that the chamber was well filled with
smoke in short order. 1t was noticed
however that there was a rebellious
spirit abroad. The first outbreak of
INSTRUMENTATION was the firing of a
cannon cracker in the pit, which
quickly put the bulls and bears to
flight, amid the cheers and yells of
the assembled crowd 1t was then
decided that there must be fun of
some sort and string band quickly
responded to the call, but foot ball
was thrown On the floor at almost the
same moment and that settled the
band. Later boxing gloves were in
troduced, a ring was formed and
some spirited contests among the
small boys were INDUCED in. All
business was suspended and the fun
ceased shortly after the closing hour.
Knew The Species, ,-Spendall:
gave you that S. as a friendly tip
Why do you hand 81 back? Waiter
| likes to keep everything on bust.
ness basis, sab. Gents wot's so very
friendly wen dey has money is apt tC
come round tryin' to borrer Wen dey
gets broke.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

''Is that your daughter at the piano
in the music-room?" "Yes," replied
the mother, proudly. "She's playing
forte isn't she?" ''No, only one.
You see, that's Wagner music, and
must say it always sounds like forty
to me, too"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

Now it's the one-wheeled sulky.
Next we may have a contrivanc9 for
pushing the horse along. Mr.. Bonner
will never give up that $1,000 if
inventive genius doesn't quit
improving the racing machines.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1893-01-07

The wagon tongue has nothing to
say; but it gets there ahead of the
rest of the outfit.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
LOOKS LIKE Il BOOM.
l.. j. SHEPARD,
Village Clerk.

There has been quite a STIR in village
realty during the week, many inquiries
having been make and several transfers
noted. What is commonly called q
boom is not expected nor desired, bat
we do expect TO see from this time on a
healthy growth of the business interests
OF L'Anse and vicinity. When once
the chains that have bound us down
have been severed L'Anse will grow
Just as surely MS thesun will rise. For
twenty years have we waited for the
rising of the sun OF our prosperity,
and it isno wonder that the dawn is
viewed by many with doubt
AMI distrust. But other towns have
hal similar experienees-Ashland aud
Saat S,e Marie among them-which to-
day are thriving and prosperous cities
Orr time is coming slowly but surely.
1t i, here now, so wake up ye denizens
OF the once sleepy burg.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
PROTECTED IMPROVEMENTS.

DR.. Turner has purchased from ID.
y. Norton the two lots next west Of
his residence on Railroad street and
will include them In his residence
grounds, making one of the hand
soonest places in town. He intends
occupying his own home the coming
year.
Mr.. M. j. McCabe has purchased
two lots on Font street, next to j.
Ii. Smiths residence, and will erect
thereon $4,000 residence on the
opening Of spring.
County Clerk O'Connor is having
plans drawn by Architect Gray for u
handsome new residence on Front
street which will cost "A ,000 when
completed.
Messrs. Jno. Campbell and Philip
Voetsch will build large business
block on the corner of Broad and
Main streets during the season, aud
are having the plans drawn by Mr.
Gray. The contemplated block will
be three stories high, the first story
to cont ain two stores, the second
floor to be divided into convenient
Offices, while the third floor will be
designed for u fraternity hall. The
building will cost about $4,000.
With ali these improvements being
made, as well Us the construction of
the mill plant, L'Anse will present
pretty lively appearance. lis well.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
SICK BENEFIT FUND.
JNo CAMPBELL,
Chairman.

Tie A. o. U. w. lodge here has
established what is knoAn as sick
benefit fund for the benefit Of its
members. BY the provisions of its
bylaws relating to this fund any
workman degree member in good
standing may participate 10y paying a
membership fee of SO and quarterly
dues OF 81. In case of sickness or
disability the members of this fund
receive benefit of So per week
during such sickness or disability.
These chnlges ale 20 moderate that
every member OF the order should
Join in this fund.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18

On motion s. Kinney was allowed
$500 for services rendered on water
works commute.
On molten the clerk was allowed
$4,000 for extra compensation.
The special ,mmitte appointed ut
the last meeting to draw up bill as
then stated, reported that they had
drawn up the bills for amending Sec
ton four OF an act to reincorporate the
village OF L'Anse and aloo one for
bonding the village for $4,000, and
that said bills had been duly forwarded
to Lansing.
On motion of s. Kinney the bill
amending the CHARTER OF the village
was referred back to the special COM
mittee for further consideration to re-
port at the next meeting Of the council.
On motion OF S. Kinney, Messrs.
p. r. McKernan, Roger @. Williams
and Philip Voetsch we're appointed
election commissioners for the election
March 18th 1893.
On motion the president with trus-
tees McKernan and Trudeau were ap.
pointed as board Of registration and
election.
On motion the finance committee
was instructed 10 audit the accounts Of
the clerk and treasurer aud report upon
the same at the next meeting.
On motion adjourned subject to the
all Of the president.
l.. j. SHEPARD. Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
Il PLEASANT PARTY.

Mrs. b. +. Comfort and Mrs. 8.
Kinney entertained II number of
friends at IA very enjoyable whist
party. mt the residence of Mrs. Kin
ney, Tuesday evening. Miss Andrews
was the winner of the l,die's first
prize, anil Mrs. Shepard the second
prize, while Mr.. Campbell took the
gents first prize and Mr.. S. L Har.
ris second prize. After partaking Of
lunch 1.-THE guests were entertained
with recitation by Miss Fleisch-
hauer, land also one by Mr.: E. l..
Mason, All present voted the oc-
casion,a very pleasant party.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
Notice or REGISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Reg strati-n for the Village
OF L'Anse will meet ut the fire engine
house in the Village of L'Anse. on
Saturday, March IL, 1893. for the pur-
pose of registering the qualified voters
OF said village who have not heretofore
been registered.
Said Board of Registration will he in
session from 8 o'clock in the forenoon
until 5 o'clock in tire afternoon for the
purpose above set forth
Dated L'Anse, February %, 1893.
l.. j. SHEPARD,
IN Village Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18
Republican County Convention.

A Republican, convention for the
purpose OF nominating candidate fol
County School Comm issioner. and to
appoint two delegates to the judicial
convention AT Ho ughton March, s
1898, will be held at the town hall,
L'Anse, March T. 1893, at 2 o'clock, p.
m.
Each township will be entitled to
representation at sail convention as
follows: Arvon 2 delegates, Baraga
III, L'Anse 7, Spur /.
BY order OF committee.
JNo CAMPBELL,
Chairman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-02-18

A number of business men met at
the council rooms Monday evening to
effect the organization Of business
mems association. DIR. Turner was
chosen chairman and s. Kinney
secretary, after which committee
was appointed to draft bylaws to
submit for approval next Monday even
ing when it is expected the ussocia
ton will be fully organized.