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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

traveller on the roads; it can be found
only by the initiated. and it may be
reached by those alone on quadruped or
in vehicle who are reckless Of life and
limb. One could pass, approach, circle
or skirt the spot without even suspect
ing that deep hollow in the prairie and
the stone house, squat and small-win-
dowed. that lay sheltered in its heart.
The farm had been inlet and the
house untenanted for more than a year,
when it was most unexpectedly bought
and occupied.
The new owner came in on the EAST
ern passenger" n spring evening. He
betook himself to the least uncomforta-
bic Of the hotels. The following day
he visited the local land agent. Many
farms were described to him. He per-
sonally inspected several. To the as
constituent of the agent he expressed
himself as satisfied with the place in
question. He bought furniture and or
dered it Sent out there. He did not
ask the price of the articles purchased.
That fact occasioned comment. He
merely said. II will take this" or, "You
may send me that" He bought the
best the petty town shop afforded. Pro-
visions also were taken out to the
queer, isolated house he had chosen as
a home. Help was engaged. Two
weeks later he drove into town, pro-
ceeded to the depot, and there awaited
the west-bouud train. He was Il blonde,
slender, handsome boy, with city
clothes and city manners. When the
train came in a yelled little lady step
ped on the platform, a lady richly
gowned, with q beautiful way of hold
ing her head, and a charming distinc-
ton of carriage. He drove her cut to
the remote and almost inaccessible
house he had purchased, and there they
lived. Talk concerning them was rife
for awhile, gossip that never reached
them.
1t was said that he had rented the
farm for Il third of its produce. Retain
ing only the house. Those who were
bold enough to venture down the cork
screw road and knock in nci"hborly
fashion at the door averred that the
queer old story-and-a-half house, with
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
NOM NTS.

Oh. there are moments in mans mortal
years
When for an instant that which long has
lain
Beyond our reach. is on a sudden found
In things Of smallest compass, and we
hold
The ~unbounded shut in one small minutes
space,
And worlds within the hollow of our hand;
A world of music in one word of love.
A world Of love in one quick wordless
look.
A world of thought in one translucent
phrase,
A world of memory in one mournful
chord.
A world Of sorrow in one little song.
Such moments are mans hottest; the
divine
And first-sown seeds Of loves eternity.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
his mind. The fascination of the treSi
forbade its surrender.

his mind. The fascination Of the tree,
forbade its surrender.
The summer wore on. Warning now
seldom vent to town. Music rarely ass
ccndcd from the house in the hollow.
When it did it was no longer gay. WOO
inc, seductive. 1t was fierce and tac-
canadian. The little woman regarded
the player often with eyes in which
lurked Il vague terror.
IN" more 1t was winter, and again
the ~leatiess branches OF the Judas tree
Writllcd and ratified in tie wind which
found its way into the Graw and tore
around there like a Gagged beast seeking
cgress. Warning did not merely lie
awake now and listen to the sound. He
rose quietly from his bed, stole to the
window and watched the twisting
branches. One night he could only
hear, not see them, though he strained
his eyes. for the sky was black.
Suddenly the moon crept Out from I'M
der Il cloud and then he saw that tho
branches were arms. which cOurtesied
profoundly, flung upward as if in tor
luIc, anu all luc tii1t DptkOneu 10 HILL.
He looked at the sleeping face of the
woman he loved. He looked back at
the entreating tree. He crcpt from the
room down the stairs. He fumbled in
a corner where something secretly our
chared months ago lay hidden. He went
out into the bitter. black night. The
wind walled on and the branches
groancd more heavily.
A palId dawn broke. The woman
awakened. kissed her lover, rose. She
ooked out Of the window. Then she
fell, like one struck dead. at sight OF
the strange fruit that dangled from the
Judas tree.
Warnings brother came from the East
The woman met his gaze cOweringly.
Twill you ever forgiven" she whis
pered.
II forgive him." he answered. He
has paid the penalty of treachery. AS
for you-perhaps-in time"
They went away together.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Through the Black Hills.

William 7. Coad, president of the Da-
kota, Wyoming and Missouri River Rail-
road, said in an interview: 81 am at pres
ent entirely satisfied with the conditions
and situations of the Dakota, Wyoming
and Missouri River Railroad. The road,
as I originally planned it from the coal
mines in Wyoming to the Missouri
River, will be built, and possibly ex-
tended to Sioux Falls. to connect there
with the Illinois Central, Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern and Northwestern
lines. Some Of these roads have longing
eyes on the Black Hills. and l think tsafe
to say that before the next legislature
meets our road will be completed and in
full operation to an intersection with these
roads. These roads are trunk lines and
powerful in the railroad world. Their Of
ficers are broad minded men, and when
interested do not fail to help build up a
territory. They are interested in the
Black Hills and will help develop the m in
the matter Of railroads"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Pump Lead Into Each Other.

Y. r. Denny of Kansas City and Charles
Sadler of Texas, both in the employ Of the
Continental Live Stock Company, seventy
five miles north of Belle FOurche, had a
misunderstanding. The latter pulled a
gun and shot Denny through the abdomen.
Denny clinched his assailant and in the
scutfle for the gun received another bull
let through the abdomen. But before
the trouble had ended he succeeded in
turning the weapon upon the Texan,
shooting him through The scrotum and the
groin. They are dangerously wounded,
but physicians think they will recover.
Both men are newcomers, having arrived
this spring. Denny is we'll known around
the horse markets of Kansas City.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
South Dakota 9 Immense Crop.

Some idea of the immense crop being
harvested in this state this year can be had
from the following figures concerning the
sale Of binding Irvine: A correspondent
at Sioux Falls has interviewed the whole
sale dealers on that subject and has learn
ed that the sale of Irvine so far this year
exceeds by 500 per cent. the total sales
from that point during all of last season.
Fifty-four cars of about $4,000 pounds
have been sold from there, for which the
farmers have paid 1920, 600. Irvine is
about 2 cents per pound cheaper than last
year, which means that these same farm
ers have saved many thousand dollars as a
result. Where last year a pound and q
half OF two pounds would bind an acre OF
grain, this year it requires from three to
Ave pounds.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Two New Insurance Crops.

The insurance department of the State
,ndftor's Office has granted authority to
ant TO the Druggists Mutual Fire 1nsur-
ance Company, with headquarters at Lake
preston. The officers of the company for
Tho nrescnt are James Lewis of Canton,
resident: J. A. Keith Of Lake Preston,
secretary: II. c. BuckOver of Clark, treas
uTer. 80,
Another mutual company which will
come in soon is the South Dakota Mutual
Fire Insurance Association, a charter FOE
which has been applied for by Aberdeen
narties. Zone of their plans is to secure
100000 of applications before any risks
are taken.
The Caledonia Insurance Company has
withdrawn from the state and their risks
have been taken by the Orient Of Hart
ford.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
County Court House Burned.

tally destroyed by fire. Practically all the
treasurer's records, all but five volumes of
register of deeds, and the records of the
circuit, county and probate courts were
saved, but the files were lost. The audi
tors, county superintendent and states
attorneys records are all lost. The court
house was frame and cost about 5000; in
surance 81 800. Temporary quarters have
been secured for the county offices and the
commissioners will meet August I to take
action on the situation.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Railroad for Charles Mix.

Charles Mix County has determined to-
have q railroad to transport the immense
crop now being harvested. A quiet meet
ing was held at Edgerton and a systematic
organization was effected by the repre-
sentative men Of the county. Reputable
parties guarantee that if the people will
construct the grade through the county on
the line Of the old survey of the North
western between Wheeler and Mitchell a
road will at once be equipped and oper-
ated. Those present seemed confident
that many days work with men and teams
would be contributed by the farmers. A
general oommittee::of five to appoint and
act with township soliciting commit
tees was appointed. Men in Dawson and
Douglas Counties are ready to take hold Of
the matter through the territory interested
and the work will be pushed rapidly all
along the line. 1t is expected that at the
meeting to be held at Edgerton on Satur-
day, August 10, the general committee
will be ready with its business with the
Corporation which is negotiating the
scheme. The character and responsibility
Of the men interesting themselves in the
matter dissipates any notion that might be
entertained about this being simply an ad.
vertising dodge. ?
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
train Warehouses,

Jay Manson. secretary of the state rail-
road commission, was at Flandreau a day
or two ago. He said the commissioners
were now busy issuing licenses to grain
warehouses throughout the state in compli-
ance with the law of 1890, requiring such
to have license before doing business. A
large number Of new grain houses are be-
ing opened and built for the present crop.
The several railroad companies running in
the state are also having new freight cars
and engines built for the fall traffic.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

Otiicial-What's that? A man run
over and hurt Notify the entire police
force to watch for the bicyclist who did
t..
poiiccman-But it wasn't a 1icvclisr
1t was Il beer wagon.
Otlicial-Oh. if that's Ill. never mind.
People are used to being run over by
beer WagonS.-Good News.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Some Good Quarters Left.

ton Indian Reservation a large number OF
very fine quarter sections Of land. This
country is q magnificent stock and grain
section, and unlimited range for stock can
be obtained by leasing the Indian lands
which lie adjacent to the coded lands.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Precedent Against the Governor.

Attorneys in the regency case have dis
covered "a decision OF the North Dakota
Supreme Court covering the ground on
which the Governor is acting In his re-
moval OF President Shannon, which Is di-
rectly against HIM, they claim. The case
is that OF the State VS.. Miller, 81 North.
western reports, page 1873.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

John Clark, we'll known in Beadle and
Sanborn Counties, received a kick from a
horse which fractured his skull and laid
bare the brain. The doctors removed the
broken and depressed bone and inserted a
silver plate in the hole. Their patient is
now reported to be doing we'll.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Case of Taylor's Bondsmen.

Attorney General Crawford has re-
turned to Pierre from his vacation and
says that the sixty days of execution in
the case against the Taylor bondsmen has
about expired and that II the matter is not
at once settled when the time is up he will
proceed to the collection of the Judgment.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
10 CROPS.

ellis of Unfavora.
tions.
Fonditions of cro,,
~ and the general
pm growth, cultiys.
unmarried by The
Agriculture as fol.
+ favorable week,
northwest COUNTIES
l%rreparable. Corn
(sting ears in earl,
d rye threshing re.
gardens, pasture,
millet and fodde,
Fruit abundant IN
ctions. Fall pillow.
tions.
soaking rains have
IN and potatoes
ng green and milk
h~reshing AMI fall
Cranberries prom.
co growing finely
lin harvest nearly
threshing done
thwestern section
hfer from drought
where about one
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
New Company of Militia.

Canton now has a full tiedged militia
company. Mastering Officer f. l.. jack
son mustered the members of the company
into the states service. Capt. A. NJ.
Brown has been some time getting the
company organized.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Bov Fatally Kicked by a Horse.

A sad accident occurred In the family OF
NJ. W. Snyder at Wolsey, which resulted
in the death of his 5-year-old son.. The
little fellow was out at the barn playing,
when he was kicked In the stomach by q
horse. It was found that he was injured
internally, his stomach being completely
paralvzed.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

An early morning fire at Custer City de-
stroyed a quarter OF a block in the bust
ness portion of the town before it could re
controlled. The losses are as follows:
Ward & Donaldson. l 1900; David ShOpc,
5000; II. ID. Reynolds, $500; Marble pho
tograph gallery, $3.50: Custer Chronicle,
$50; Custer Leader $500; Charles Lam
n, $500.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Watcrtown Special Election.

a special election was held at Water
town. By it the council is authorized to
bond the city for So, 900 to take up all out
standing warrants, including $40, 900 issued
Tor capital campaign purposes. The pro-
position was carried by a big majority.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Valuation of the State.

The returns of ali counties are in but
one and a footing gives a valuation Of
sl2O,OOO,00O, against an equalized assess
ment of SIPS, DOC, 900 last year. AS assesses
ments were low the equalization will prob
ably carry it up to nearly the mark of last
year.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
An Indiscreet Farmer.

John Becker, a farmer living twenty
miles southwest OF Webster, was arrested
by the sheriff OF Sp.nk County for horse
stealing. His place was searched and
stolen property recovered.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Sweet Potatoes q Success.

Jack Terry, a gardener at Mellette, who
planted sweet potatoes as IN experiment,
reports them doing we'll and the tubors be-
ginning to form. The experiment is be-
Ing watched with considerable interest all
over the state as it is the first attempt to
grow sweet potatoes as a field crop in this
state.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
VIII DO Some Advertising.

The Milwaukee railroad and Salzer Seed
Company have commenced fitting up their
exhibition car prepatory to receiving the
produce from the experimental plats on
he Hunter farm near Mellette. The car
will run over the branches Of the Milwa.
See road for the purpose of showing farm
es what can be done in Dakota by strict
application of laid down rules in hOrticul'
.ure.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

| ns :%nd tic sSn, ,ha, ,l,|
lg sides. 10
+ the / finance con-,o.|
A a a general feelinDr,
be helped and '. ap
e c. of the arsn.
Pnd the ~arrayinrs u.
against the other
/, and Mr.. Horr each
al question has M, ,A
n such a way that 'l'p,
/, con come into in
he rules of debats at.
P submit an opinion
Immediately offer a
Re result being that
lt the slurrins Of
the suppression Of
e possible in a mers
f regretted that tho
arguments in such
| %verbiage, but tho
ina IN may well repay
the whole, a publ.
'nulne desire to cot
financial issue can
e profit in this gen.
fundamental fact,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

Ihe A. o. U. w. Lodge at Mellette, de-
building, 3ox60, "a foot posts. Tho second
story is to be used as a lodge room while
Tie lower story will serve as a public hall.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
DAKOTA NEWS
,.ppENINGS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE.

So Scw Insurance Companies to Com
nance Business-The Growing of Sweet
,a,otoes a Success-SOme Good Land
still Left.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
bic solitude and monOtony is telling on

bic solitude and monotony is telling on
You also. Al for love and the world
we'll lost sounds very we'll"
Harry. How can YOU
lie kissed her 0ni admitted he was
quite himself. He said he would
he better Wicn that tree was out If
lii" way. Nevertheless. when. on the
following morning. the men came 20
eat it down. lr told them quite gru.liy
To leave IL aionn@that he had changed
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Suspected of Robbery,

John Brolen was arrested at Huron on
suspicion of being implicated in the rob-
berry of Wandering & Richards store at
lroquoiS a few nights since. He had some
OF the stolen goods in his possession when
arrested.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Farmers' Alliance at Sioux Falls.

The annual meeting of the State Farm
ers Alliance convened in Sioux Falls. A
good attendance was present from the sur
rounding country. A great crowd filled
HeTmanla Hall to listen 10 q speech by
JCrrE SiMpSOn of Kansas.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Accused of a neinOus Crime,

James Sturgis, who resides on Cheyenne
River, was arrested and taken to Pierre on
q charge of violating his own daughter.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

June 30. The report shows the receipts
less the cash on hand July /, 1894, to bo
S622 LIB. SO, of which S304. 500 was received
from the sale of funding and revenue war;
rants. Disbursements, less the cash on
hand, 1921, 593.4S. OF this $4,000 was
used for taking up funding warrants arl
slOl, 1851 so is chargable to w. w. Taylor
ON account OF his defalcation, making the
net ordinary expenses of the state for the
fiscal year $26, 484. 80. and the receipts were
SlOS, 1851. 03 less thar the disbursements.
The figures of the report confirm the esti-
mate made by Auditor Nipple in his bien-
NAL report that there would be deficiency
Of upwards Of 500, 900 on account of the
session OF the legislature. This has been
the case ever since the organization of the
state, n always will be so unless the rate
OF taxation is increased or the valuation
raised on property. The deficiency will
grow greater as the institutions of the state
gradually increase and larger demands are
made by them, and they yearly become
more expensive. 1t seems almost a fore
gone conclusion that the rate of 2 mills
Will nave to be increased to keep up the
expenses Of the state.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
Auditor Hipule's Report.

State Auditor Hippo has prepared his
annua report for the fiscal year ending
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08
SEQ VICTIMS

|. Corn in north
rain, but is no'
II part it contia
er favorable, but
|e by heavy bail,
ge by smut AND
I will begin thl'
nearly all cut
nature averaged
copious, thouSl
20 hanaftpd al
raj rains needed
and wheat bar
growing rapid!
rowing. i
fns in west han
lst half, greaW
est, permittiu|
It,. Harvest bel
Much corn dead
I'd Washington
this season.
and %sunShin'|
able damage 81
Ill storms. Oaa
and threshlli
Ids. Corn stead
Ind promises q
] weather, With
lg and growIns
| Pastures re
t~hreshing done
Fall plowirs
showers ID
but not enoW'
yorn and pots
but pastur1 a''
rest well alons
Rain light.
stacking an'
under favorS
stern c~ounties
/ showers, wltf
nd hay. Corr
UNI, millet' 'C
doing well.
with web
heat and oat'
II rains. c"n.
fine. Tohac|
q Complaint 81
les greatly iiil.
F dry wcathF
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

But we didn't care
To get at their secret at all unfairly.
Bert Harte.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-08

!. Corn in north
rain, but is not
II part it c0ntia
The morning times., 1895-11-24
BY ROBERT BARR,
Author of 1.-The Face and the Mask" "In
the Midst OF Alarms" etc.
Copyright, 1895, by Robert Barr.)
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
Jennie Brewster stood with her back to
the door a sweet smile on her face
"This is my day for acting. Miss Long
worth. l tuInk Old the role of house
maid so well that it deceived several mem
bers of this family. / am now giving an
limitation OF yourself in your thrilling Drama,
All at Sea- Don't you think do it most
admirably?"
YES" SAID Edith, sitting down again.
81 wonder you did not adopt the stage as
a profession.
II have often thought of doing so, but
journalism is more exciting"
perhaps. Still, it las It's disappoint-
ments. When | gave my thrilling Drama,
as you call 1t, on shipboard had my stage
accessories arranged to better advantage
than you have now"
"Do you mean the putting off OF the
boat"
No; [ mean that the electric button
was under my hand-it was impossible
for you TO ring for help. Now, While you
hold the door, you cannot stop me from
ringing. for tine bell rope is here beside me"
"Yes, that is a disadvantage, L admit
Do You intend TO ring, then, and have me
turned out?"
Il don't think that will be necessary.
imagine you will go quietly"
You are pretty clever girl, Miss Long
4
SO we won't waste valuable time deplor-
ing that fact. Have you no curiosity to
hear what l was going to tell your"
mot the slightest; but there is one thing
should like 10 know"
"0h, is there: Well, tbatshuman, at any
rate. What do you wish To know"
"You came iiere wellrecommended. How
did you know l wanted housemald, and
were your t,stimonials-" Edith paused
for word, which Jennie promptly sup
piled.
Forged: Oh. dearno. There is no neces-
sity fer Going anything criminal in this
country. il you have the money. 1 didn't
forge them-I bought them. Didn't you
write to any of the good ladies who stood
sponsor for me?'
"Ycs, and received most fIattering ac-
counts of YOU"
Certainly. That was part of the con-
tract. Oh. you can do anything with money
in London; il is a most delightful town.
Then as or knowing there is a vacancy, that
also Was money. bribed the other house
maid 20 leave"
Il sce. And what object had you in all
Mis?"
Jennie Bre ewsler iaughed-the same silvery