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Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
LEASE CANCELLED.
Wisconsin Central Again i'll Control
of Its Own Directors.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. a5. "A decision
cancelling the lease of the Wisconsin
Central to the Northern Pacific was
rendered during the afternoon by
Judges Jenkins and Seaman of the
United States court. Judge Jenkins
delivered the opinion Of the julses and
announced their decision. 1t was
held that if the Chicago and Northern
Pacific had claim it was simply as a
contract creditor and that lis interests
were not to lie considered paramount to
those of other creditors.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
Chicago live Stock.

CHICAGO UNION STOCK YARDS.
Sept N, lSG.
CATTLE Market fairly active and prices
steady.
HOGS-Market unsettled: rather slow.
Opened firm and loc higher. later ruled wea
and prices declined Mblo: on light, and lUGll5c
on heavy grades. Light, S6:51..oo; rough
packing, $500 l6...0: mixed and medium, SIS 20
GG..O; heavy packing and shipping, S6aa5M
G.Sj; pigs, S5.2j06.70.
SHEEP-Market weak and prices loasl5c
lower.
Receipts: Cattle, GOO; hogs. lS,Ooo sheen.
ihUN.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
Ash Potter Not Cuil,v

BOSTON. Sept. e2.-Judge Putnam
ordered Il verdict OF not guilty in the
case of Asa p. Potter of the Maverick
bank, on the ground of insufficient
eyilence
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
To Admit Utah.

WASHINGTON, Sept. ss.-The house
committee on territories considered the
bill for the admission of Utah as il state
aud it will be reported to the house in
the near future by Mr.. Wheeler Of Ala
bama, chairman of the committee, with
the Recommendation that it pass.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
ST. Joc's Big Blaze

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 25.-Fire
which started in the s.story depart
ment store Of Townsend & Wyatt de-
stroyed three business blocks. The
| loss will amount to about 81, O0O. 900.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
ATTACKED THE PRESIDENT.
Senator Stewart Thinks Mr.. Clcve
land Is Too PcruiciOusly Active.

land Is Too Pcrniciously Active.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Speaking to
his resolution regarding the indeper-
dence of the coordinate branches o. the
government. Senator Stewart of Nevada
attacked the president bitterly for what
he termed the interference Of the execu.
tive with the Legislative branch of the
government At l:45 Mr.. Stewart
yielded the floor without finishing his
speech, and Mr.. Cameron Of Pennsyl.
uania spoke against the repeal bill.
The house had barely quorum and
transacted no business Of consequence.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
Valkyric in Port.

New YORK, Sept. 23.-Lord Dun
ravens English cutter Valkyrie, that is
to contest with the Vigilant for the
possession of the Americas cup, has
arrived in mort
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
A LUMBER TRUST.
Mississippi Lumber Company Organ.
ized With $1,5OO,OOO Capital.

lied With SS1,5OO,OOO Capital.
CLINTON, Ia, Sept. 27.-The forma-
tion of one of the most gigantic trusts
known i'll the commercial history of the
country was brought to light by the
filing of the of articles OF Incorporation
OF the Mississippi Lumber company,
with capital stock of 1850, 900. On
the surface this appears to be OF smaller
magnitude than it really is. The
knowledge that the new concern
embraces every lumber and log
magnato doing business on the MiSsis-
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
To Enforce the Gcorv Inv

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23.-Representa-
tive Loud of California has introduced
bill appror:iating $500, 600 with which
10 enforce the several acts regulating
and prohibiting Chinese immigration.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
No Foundation In Fact.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25. - Secretary
Carlisle was shown the London Econo-
mist article stating that the United
States had been attempting tonego:iate
$50. OOO, 900 gold loan in France. He
said it had no basis whatever to stand
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
Weeks VIII Re Extradited.

WASHINGTON, Sept. s7.-The Costa
Rica government has agreed to extra.
aite Francis H. Weeks, the defaulte:
who is now in San Jose.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
ID. ID. Merrill & Co. ASSIGN,

ST.PAUL, Sept. 25.-Tke book concern
of D. D. Merrill & Co. has assigned.
Mr.. Merrill has also made personal
assignment. No statement has yot been
1lnda
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
SIXTY PIII,ISHED.

News of the Burnin. Of IA Russian
Ship.
VICTORIA, b. c., Sept. 25.-The
Northern Pacific steamer brought word
of the burning Of The Russian steamer
Alphonse Reevecke, with loss of 90
ljvaS
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
NJ +. LA Is.
Presdcn Primo c1pal
AND
And Institute Of Penmanshp Shorthand and Typewrting
FARGO N. OAK.
VOL. X. NO. 40

Northwestern Colleges and offers AL
desiring thorough knowledge okeepn Short
Penmanhp ard kind Of Office work. Arithmetic, English and
personal given each pupil his desk
large able teachers hando furnished and well lighted
,aonls private families $500 to $3.50 Club
Boarding Enrolment $50 last year Every graduate has secured
good position Calls forookkcepers stenogphs
Young lady desire in le Will
comm do
additional information to
kNON u WATKINS Fargo n d.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
WARSHIPS SUNK.
DISASTERS AT SEA IN WHICH
HUNDREDS WE'RE LOST.

The Russian Monitor Ponsalka BE.
licvcd to Have sunk With Nearly
200 on Bonru-SiX,y Lives Lost BY
the Sinking OF IL linytian Cruiser
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25.-lhc iron
monitor Pousalka OF the Russian navy
is believed to have gone down i'll IL
storm OH the Gulf of Finland while on
her way from Revel to Helsingfors.
Much wreckage. apparently from: her,
has been washed ashore, and The body
OF Russian marine was picked up on
the coast almost opposite the point
where she must have been during a
high gale several days ago. The Pous-
aka put to sea with l2 officers and l6b
men, all of whom are believed to be
lost. She was built 25 years ago, and
was counted among Russia's best coas;
defense ;lrmorc;ud:.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29

CHICAGO, Sept. 222.-Ihc executive
committee of the fair has decided that
the fair shall be finally closed Oct 30,
instead Of being held open longer, as
has been proposed by some enthusiasts.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29

A> stock quite ~vuly hIcel there will he but few goods
'e>e'vc except rtiu the privilege OF limiting piece goods to 10
yards TO ctstunc These VIII" took advantage last sale
know the vHlu" oano sho; fail bring their friends
as is will be Tie iye> auction sale held in this part Of the
country.
Ey"ryh in Dry Goods Mem, Ciotin- Uuderwea Gloves, Nit
tens IN fact everything liz wearing apparel for and children,
In the face o the lnr TIMES this sacrificing sale can't help but be
great benefit to those who must have goods
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
ONCE MORE
AN EXTRA. BENEFIT e.!

We find that our stock is not
yet sufficiently reduced to
consumate the change i'm
business we are about to
make, and therefore we will
hold another Public -~,>~-.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
Loss of po,,salEsa Conflrmcd.

PARIS, Sept. :G.--A dispatch from
st. Pet, rsEurg confirms the report ,hat
the iron monitor rou>aIku of the Ea.-
sian navy has been lost.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-09-29
There Will lie No Extension of the
Worlds I'air

CLOSE OCT. 80.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
A Queer Pigmy Chinaman.

There has arrived in Soochow a
microscopic prodigy twenty inches in
height. aged 81 years, and sporting a
flowing gray beard almost as long as
himself. The small man has a
'cocky" sort of way about him which
Is all his own, and is dressed in En-
glish fashion-coat, hat, boots, and
all. He tells the gaping crowd of
pumpkins who unceremoniously Jostle
the city swells in their eagerness to
hear him speak that he halls from the
Dwarf Kingdom Of the Western
Ocean, and he emphasizes his infor.
nation by flourish of a bamboo to-
bacco pipe which is much taller than
himself. But when desired to give a
specimen OF the language of the coun-
try of his nativity he regales his au-
dience with a choice collection Of
English phrases, squeaked out in an
uncertain tone of voice. Celestial
Empire.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
Stars and Planets,

In recent statement by Prot.
Holden, correction is made of some
very prevalent errors concerning the
distances OF stars and planets. and
their size and visibility under the
application Of the telescope. Thus
he says, il the brightness Of a star
seen with the eye alone is one. with
two-inch telescope it is 100 times as
bright with fOur-inch telescope it
is 400 times as bright, an eight-inch
telescope renders it 1000 times as
bright, a sixteenth-Inch 6, 400 times
As bright, thirty-twO-inch $4,000
times as bright, and a thirty six. inch
81, 4O0-that is, with the latter stars
can be seen which are 20, 900 times
fainter than the faintest stars visible
to the naked eye Thus, while the
magnifying power which can be sue
cessfully used on a five-inch tees.
cope will permit a magnifying power
OF more than 2, 900 diameters on suit.
able subjects, stars tor example. But
this power ,cannot be used on the
moon and planets with real advan.
tage, for many reasons: but probably
a power of 1000 or /. 500 will be the
maximum.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
A MaXnanimOus Dog.

A big Newfoundland was going
peaccably along when cross-graiued
cur began swapping at him and snarl-
ing savagely. This started one or
two other dogs, who Joined in the at.
tack.
The big dog took no notice until
compelled to do so in self-defense.
Then he turned and sent the crowd
OF prosecutors flying ia all directions;
all except the ring-leader, who fell
sprawling In the middle of the street,
and was beginning to get the drub.
bling he deserved, when things took q
very unexpected turn. A cable car
came dashing along down the hill,
with changing bell, right upon the
dogs Nobody is expected to warn dogs
OF danger, and SO the car was almost
upon them when policeman, who
noticed the encounter, cried, Get
out" The big dog saw the danger
at once and sprang aside, but his late
assailant was on his back and too
much in dread of punishment to see
anything else. There he lay and in
a second more would be crushed.
The Newfoundland saw the situation
and after he had partly turned away
sprang back In front of the car, seized
the cur in his teeth and snatched
him, whining and begging for mercy,
out Of the very jaws of death. He
laid him in the gutter. and then,
as though further retaliation had en-.
tirely escaped his mind, he gave a
good natnred WAC mr. twn NJ his toll
and started on up the street. uncon.
scious that for less heroic deeds than
this men wear medals Of honor. He
was only dog. but he taught lesson
to all who stood by.-N. Y. World.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
Where We Found an Owl.

Owls are plentiful in Florida. You
can hear them calling almost any
clear night But we venture to say
that not many people have had the
experience of writer in Harper's
Young People in capturing one: "For
several days." says this account, sit
seemed to me that heard something
move in the stove. but l paid no at
tentioD to it. One night as l was
going to bed the noise in the stove
was so plain that l was sure there
was something in there. / started
to open the stove door, but it occurred
to me that it might be a snake so I
went and called my father. He came
in with cane and opened the stove
and saw big pair of eyes glazing at
him, but it was too dark too see what
they belonged to. He dropped small
piece OF burning paper in the top
and but in his hand and drew out
great big owl. His lordship looked
at US as wise as if he knew every
thing in the world, but he acted very
stupidity. After he had winked at US
few times, as if he was asking,
well, what are YOU go ;ng to do with
me?' we opened the window for him,
and he hardly knew enough to fly
mt
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
Dumas and His Economical Son.

Alexander Dumas, the great French
story writer, was fond and proud of
his son Alexander, who also became
a famous author. His regard for
him was increased apparently by the
fact that the son had a very good ap-
probation OF the value of money-a
quality which the father did not pos
sess in the slightest degree.
A recent writer Of recollections re-
lates that he once visited Dumas at
St Germain. He had just been bit
ten in the hand by his dog and was
unable to write, but was debating q
novel,
His son went out as the visitor
came in.
alexander has just left me-" said
the father "What a good fellow
that boy is! Just fancy, this morn.
ing l received six hundred and tlfty
francs. He said to me, 'l'll take tlfty
francs of it, 1 didn't hear and
thought he was going to leave me only
fifty. So called out. Hold on! Let
me have one hundred at least" But
! tell you I'm only going to take
fifty" he called out. oh, oh, said
l, i thought you were going to take
the six hundred. Well. take as much
as you want"
What good-hearted fellow Alex
ands' Is" added Dumas. proudly.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
She Made a Mistake,

1t Is amusing to see how thoroughly
Frcnchwoman is natural match.
maker, and how she supposes that the
search for "bon parti" must ever be
uppermOst In the mind of a properly
regulated young woman. AT IA din.
ner in Paris, given by hostess noted
for tact and elaborate entertain
ments, the pretty woman, conveying
a tall, awkward youth, tluttcred up
to an American girl, saying: ALLOW
me to present Monsieur N, Miss n;
he is to have the pleasure of taking
you ouJ to dinner'-adding in quick
little ''aside" behind her fan, 'He is
worth 10000, 600 francs. my dear"
At the table Miss y. discovered her
escort to he decidedly uninteresting.
while her other neighbor, Monsieur
Il. proved to be most amusing, though
middle-aged, plain little man. TO
him she devoted herself throughout
the dinner, continuing the converse.
ton afterward in the drawing room.
where the neglected Crrsus promptly
deserted her.
A short time after, when making
her dinner call, the American girl
remarked to her hostess that she had
found Monsieur T. such clever man.
~. yes, quite clever little man;
but what did you think of Monsieur,
NJ" inquired madam.
''He was rather young and there
didn't seem to be anything particu-
larry interesting about him." replied
Miss n, hoping to excuse her evident
neglect OF her escort at the dinner
"Ah." exclaimed her hostess, IL
felt sure when l saw how little he in
terested you that you did not hear
me tell you that he was worth TO-
900. 900 francs"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
A Damaged Eve,

There are some people who have no
imagination, but cling to the literal
with painful assiduity. Jim Blaisdell
was one OF these and his happy fac
ulty OF taking things seriously lost
him an elegant wife.
1t was this way. Col. LATTE is q
Southerner and very sensitive, espe-
cially about his personal appearance,
which is quite distinguished He
rather liked Jim, and Jim dotted on
the Coloners daughter and it was a
fOregone conclusion in the family that
Jim would win the girl, as the father
was on his side.
One day the Colonel took Jim out
to ride behind his cantankerous Ken.
lucky mare, and she kicked the dash
board of the buggy into smithereens
and landed both gentlemen by the
roadside
This wouldn't have been so bad, as
neither OF them was hurt and the
Colonel was doing the driving, but
Jim had to discover fracture in the
COlOne's right eye and he at once be-
gan to make a fuss about il.
YOU'RE seriously hurt, SIR" he said
in his most sympathetic manner.
Nothing wrong with me-" snapped
the Colonel, who was looking for the
mare in dazcd sort Of way.
"But your eye. sir is badly dam
aged"
"Ncver mind the eye. Help me to
catch the critter."
II insist on bandaging your eye
first, Colonel Why, it is a blurred
mass and greatly fear you have lost
the sight of it," persisted jim.
Look here, you young fool, roared
the Colonel, can't you attend to your
own affairs. That eye, sir, is glass
do you hear-giasS! glass;
And that is why Jim didn't marry
the COlOnel's daughter
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
MRS. CRANES HORSE.
She Was Warned Not to Use . Whip bot
She Tried

She Was Warned Not to Use . Whip but
She Tried 1t.
Mrs William FL Crane, the wife Of
the comedian, tells funny story
about little horse she recently pur.
chased. AS soon as she reached CO.
hasset after the seasons campaign,
she noticed in a livery stable very
nice and fat little horse.
She took fancy to the animal and
purchased him,
"He is very gentle" said the livery
man, land a good worker. Any one
can drive him, and he has no bad
habits. 1 must warn you, however,
never to strike him with a whip"
"What, will he run away" asked
Mrs. Crane, in alarm.
mo" answered the man hesitat.
ingly, but it would be dangerous. +"
The next day Mrs. Crane had the
horse hitched up to q cart and, with
another lady proceeded to take a
drive. The horse was very gentle.
He had certain choppy gait very
slow, and he never varied it. At
first Mrs. Crane was as delighted as
child with new toy. but after a
while the slowness of the little ami
NAL became monolonous. Mrs Crane
tried to coax him to '.gee up" but
he wouldn't 'Eee." Finally she got
tired.
Here goes" SAID she, as she took
tight hold on the reins and braced
herself we'll in the little cart "Hold
yourself. because l am going to strike
him with the whip whatever be the
consequence"
With a great deal ofifear she raised
the whip, feeling that as soon as it
descended the pesky animal would
pick up his legs and run as fast as he
could. But he did no such thing.
The instant the whip struck him he
stood stock still and wouldn't move.
THAT horse wouldn't bulge" said
Mrs. Crane the other day, 'and we
had to walk home and pay boy tc
drive him, whenever he took it into
his head to move. "-Cincinnati Com.
mercial- Gazette.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
Conscientiousness in Animals.

Hunters know how difficult it is tc
approach animals which live in herds
and communities. The duty Of
watching over the safety of all is
generally performed by a few only,
but with such an unselfishness, and
SO conscientiously that men can
hardly equal it. And yet the ami
NAL watchers do not seem to stand
under compulsion. Pelicans fish in
common, and allow each other to
satisfy their hunger, driving the fish
towards each either by turns The
buf1aloes of America, on the approach
OF danger, take the weak and young
into the middle OF the herd, and the
bulls will often defend herd wher
they could easily have saved them.
selves by flight. Rrehm relates the
case OF a young monkey who defended
an old and decrepid one against
number of dogs, at the risk OF his
own life. Capt Stansbury noticed a
pelican in the lake Of Utha which
was quite blind and old, YET appar-
emily very fat He watched the bird,
and found that it was fed by Others
younger than itself. Prof. Agassiz
has pointed the conscientiousness in
dogs; and indeed their faithfulness
towards their masters is not SUI.
fciently regarded. II we are told
that this is the result OF training,
NAV we not also point out that
similar exhibition of scrupulous be-
havior in men is the result of educa-
tion only?.-La Espana Moderna.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
eeNp THEM TO BED WITH A KISS.

ON mothers, SO weary, discouraged.
Worn ont with the cares Of the day.
You OFTEN grow cross and impatient.
Complain Of the noise and the NAV.
For the DAY brings SO many vexntions.
80 many things going amiss;
But mothers, whatever may vex Won.
Send the children to bed with kissi
The dear little feet wander often
Perhaps from tho pathway Of right,
The dear little hanHs find new mischief
10 Try you from morning till night,
But think OF the desolate mothers
who'd give all the world for your bliss.
ana. az thanks for your infinite blessinCs.
send the children to bed with q kissi
FOR some day their noise will not vex you.
me silence will hurt you far more,
You wtillong for the sweet, children voices.
for sweet childish face at tho door,
ana 70 press child's face to your bosom
You'd give all the world just for this;
for the comfort twill bring in your sorrow,
Send the ch;ldren'to bed with a kissi
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-18
The Sultan's Watch.

''While on board the Sultsu's
yaoAt," writes Herman in the North
American Review, ~ noticed that he
had a magnificent watch, which no
consulted and handled as II 1t were
the apple Of his eye. This, of course.
was good thing for me, for since I
was performing before him person.
ally, 1t was not etiquette to take any,
thing from the audience. l asked
the Sultan to take out his watch and
show it to me, which he did. then
said, "Will your Imperial Majesty
allow me to throw the watch over
board?"
"Hc laughed at first, but a second
afterwards his brow darkened, and
he looked a little bit as II he were
offended with me for making the re-
quest
III said L, i do not return the
watch to you exactly as you give it
to me, you can put me in irons the
rest OF my life
THE Sultan looked me in the eye
with piercing glance, and then
handed the watch to me- l Instantly
threw it into the ripling waves OF the
Bosphorus.
THE yacht careened over, for
every individual, from the cabin boy
to the Sultan himself, rushed to the
side and looked overheard after the
watch.
~ felt that IL anything went
wrong with this trick l certainly
should be put in irons; but called
tor fishing line, and, insteac. of
showing my anxiety, at once pro.
seeded to do little fishing. Every
one looked at me, not so much with
astonishment as with pure disbelief
In my ability to recover the watch,
which was not only one of the best
things in the world the Sultan liked,
but was worth a great deal more than
any watch ! had even seen.
'Fortune favored my fishing, for
In q few minutes drew up sinner
on my hook, and landed it safely on
the deck. l brought it before the
Sultan, took out my pocket knife,
sripped it open, and presented the
watch to his Majesty in its original
perfect condition.
''Turks, as a rdle. are not very
demonstrative, and I found in after
life that to make Turk laugh heart.
lily is impossible. They smile, look
pleased, and with their daintily-
pointed nails pick their boards; but
On this occasion every Turk, from the
Sultan and his blue blooded pashas to
the sailors in the forecastle, sent up
one howl OF delight"
Mr.. Hermann does not tell how the
trick was done, but that is his own
affair.