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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Bridge Controversy Settled.

at last the end of the GanktOn railroad
bridge controversy is at hand. X. j. Gam
bic, president, and Newton Edmunds and
r. I. Wilcox, directors, have resigned, and
Vice President NJ. p. Gilman will assume
the responsibility of signing the bridge
bonds, which have been held up for several
months. The engineer in charge of the
work now declares that there is nothing to
prevent Immediate work upon the struc-
ture. 1t is announced from the same au-
thority that as soon as rails and ties can be
procured-early in January-the three
miles OF track to the bridge site will be
laid.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Smallest Twins on Record,

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Munroe, who live
just across the state line from La Grange,
Ind, are the parents of two tiny babies
which are believed by physicians to be the
smallest twins ever born to American par
bits of humanity is twenty-eight ounces.
The twins are boys and will be named
William Mckinley Munroe and Garrett Ho-
bart Munroc. Letters will be sent to their
namesakes notifying them Of the distinc-
ton paid them by the proud Michigan
parents.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Wholesale Body Snatching.

DIR. Fred o. Hunt III Toledo. Ohio, is
under arrest on "A charge of receiving dead
bodies unlawfully. He admits having
shipped bodies to Cleveland and does not
deny shipping them elsewhere, but stub
bornly refuses to disclose his partners in
the recent Edward Cartwright affair,
although the authorities are satisfied that
another well known young physician and
a druggist 'are implicated. They think
Others are also. and it is believed other
arrests will soon follow.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Ex-Convict Settles with an Enemy

Van Moore, who lately served four years
in the penitentiary, is under arrest at
Cheyenne Agency for attempting 10 kill
Jacob Dolphus. The victim Was horribly
cut. Several ribs were broken and he will
die. Moore thought him responsible for
his prison sentence.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Farmer Goes Insane.

NJ. c. tombstone, a farmer living ten
miles north Of Gam Valley, became vio-
lently insane ana attempted to xii! his fam
lily with a Ratchet. They all managed to
get away from him without being much
injured, and locked themselves in the eel
lar where he could not get at them. He
then went to a neighbours, about a mile
from there, in his night clothes, and an
alarm having been given by this time lie
was captured at that place.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Agnirrc Mortally Wounded.

Private adyiceS from the interior of Cuba
represent that the inSurgent leader, Jose
Maria Aguirre, who held the chief COM
mand of the insurgent forces in Havana
province, was mortally wounded in a re-
cent engagement with the Spanish forces
near Campo Florida.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31

Ex-CongreSsman W. IL. ("Farmer"j
Hatch died at Hannibal, Mo, Wednesday
OF a complication of troubles resulting
from Bright'S disease. He was stricken
early in the week, and since Monday his
case has been considered hopeless. Mr..
Hatch achieved fame as the author and
champion of the anti-option bill, which
was defeated in congress several years ago
after a prOtractCd struggle
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Miss Evans Won.

1.-The young ladies' oratorical contest for
the alumni prizes, which took place at
lankton College was participated in by
the following young ladies': Florence A.
Hogan, Howard; NJ. Carolyn Cowman,
Letcher; A. Christine I~verson, Meckling;
Dora a. Evans, Omaha: Clara A. Barlow,
lankton; Alto A. Swartout, Gam Valley.
The committee of award gave first prize to
Miss Evans, second to Miss Swartout and
third to Miss Barlow.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Fire at New York RefOrmatory

A fire destroyed buildings at the state re-
formatory, located at Elmira, y. y, en-
failing a loss of about 100000. The build
ings destroyed were occupied by the F. II.
Mills company, manufacturer Of plumb
ers' and cabinet supplies.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Move to Protect Game.

An attempt will be made this winter to
PASS a law that will protect the game and
fish. \ meeting will shortly be held m
lankton Of representative sportsmen from
different parts Of the state for the purpose
OF talking over the matter and framing a
law to be submitted to the legislature.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Go.

1t Just took twenty-seyen seconds for
Peter Maher, the Irish pugiliSt, to again
demonstrate his superiority in ring tactics
and hard hitting qualities over Steve
O'Donnell, the Australian boxer, in the
arena of the Greater New York Athletic
Club. at Coney Island, Christmas day.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Grimm Is ChumpiOu.

Charlie II. Grimm OF Clear Lake. Iowa,
is the champion trap shot of America. In
the match between Grimm and DR.. Carver
in Chicago On Wednesday at 100 birds for
800 a side and the championship of Amer
lea, Grimm won by a score of ~ to %.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Kept Fore Fathers Day.

FOrefathers day was celebrated by Con-
grcgationalistS at Huron. They provided
over 500 people with an old fashioned New
England supper, followed by a fine musical
and pantoimime entertainment. \ large
quantity Of food was distributed TO the
moor
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Beat His Sisters Brains Ont.

John Ryan, a podller, murdered his
sister Catherine, i'll Chicago, by smashing
her skull with a baseball bat. He pounded
the woman until heI head had lost human
shape. After killing her he turned over
the stove and set fire TO the house. The
police believe RYAN is insane.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
New T.

Articles of incorporation have been filed
for the East Sioux Falls Quarry Company,
with headquarters at Sioux Falls and a
capital stock Of $25, 900.
For the Crown Hill Mining Company at
Rapid City, with d capital stock of $500. 900
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENT

Five Iljurcd and One Killed in
Allentown. Pa.
Five persons We're injured and one killed
Christmas afternoon in Allentown, Pa, in
a grade crossing accident. \ passenger
train on the Central Railroad of New Jcr-
Scy struck a trolley car. l.. j. Ware. aged
~, the mOtorman. was instantly kiiic l..
The locomotive struck the trolley car at
the front platform, carrying the motorman
a distance of seycnty-tivc feet. The five
person injured were struck by dying
fragments of the ear. Their injuries ara
not serious,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Frank Porter Nor Drowned

Frank Porter, who was reported drowned
IN Cheyenne River last Summer. was
arrested al Pierre the other day and turned
over 10 the officers of Meade County. vino
wanted him on the charge Of cattle rust
Ling.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
South Dakota Alliance.

The first annual meeting Of the South
Dakota branch of the National Alliance
Aid Association was held at Huron Satur-
day. Alonzo Wardall of Topeka, Kansas,
national president, was present, as We're
also Arthur Lawrence of Dolan. DR.. NJ.
Ware of Salem, John Colvin of Mitchell,
and b. +. T%rumbower. The South Dakota
branch of the business was canvaSsed,
showing a membership of 1850, and that
$50, 900 has been paid to the families Of de-
ceased members in this state. The total
membership is $4,000, and is gradually in
creasing. The meeting nominated Arthur
Lawrence for state director, Ii he will at
once begin canvassing the state i'll the in
terestS of the association. DR.. Ware was
chosen delegate to the national association
meeting i'll Dallas, Texas, in February.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
Fort Randall Buildings.

The register and receiver of the United
States land office in Chamberlain have
been authorized to dispose of the buildings
remaining unsold at Fort Randall at private
sale, for not less than their appraised valu.
alton.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
STATE MILITIA.
Gen. Carpenter Has Submitted His
Report to the Governor.


Gen. G. w. Carpenter, quartermaster
general of the South Dakota National
Guard, has submitted his report to the
governor. The report covers the two
years ending December LIST, 1896. and gives
full information as to the property of the
militia, its location, who has charge Of it.
what it is approximately worth. anG the
kind and value of the property now in the
arsenal at WatertOwn under the charge Of
the quartermaster general. The report
also shows how much and what sort Of
property has been supplied by the general
government and how much of each kind
has been issued to the troops, specifying in
detail the kind and amount of property
which has been issued to each company in
the state. This includes clothing.
Gen. Carpenter also makes a complete
report with regard to the nanceS of the
organization. There was appropriated for
the two years commencing July |, 1893, the
sum of 5000. The sum of $292.0 GO has been
issued to each of the thirteen companies
for armory rent and postage, making a
total of So, 1853. 20. Adjutant General Sis
by's salary for the two years is 1900. and
Gen. Carpenter has been paid $612 Tor
services rendered. The sum paid for Incl
dental expenses, for inspection by various
officers, arsenal rental, ETC., including the
salary of the adjutant and for the services
of the quartermaster general, aggregates
$3,10l.29. Resides these expenses there
have been paid the following: For target
practice lin prizes 5000; record book. $l7:
printing, $353.46; for lumber, $3.50. These
aggregate $1,000.
Gen. Carpenter also gives in detail a
r~ecapitulation concerning qUartermaster's
and ordnance stores, showing that there is
now on hand of quartermaster's stores
property ~aggregating in value $20.4l6.12,
and of ordnance stores $31, 745. 20, or a total
valuation of $52, 161 80. This represents
the value of the property 10 held by the
South Dakota National Guard.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31

Three Children Burned to Death
The three children of Mrs. McIim, who
lives near Franklin, Pa, were burned to
death at their home. Mrs. McKim is pros
trated and is in danger of losing her reason.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
TIE COUNT FINISHED
CNcial Vote Pol!cd by the Di~os.
Candidates

The official totals for the ~difern..
and congressional candidate and .l.l.a
as announced after the canvass of 81, :.
vote; Of the state are: vi u
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
Sure Proof.

Mrs. Williams had put two large
peppermint drops i'll Il little box kept
for such treasures on the table in the
children's playroOm. and told Johnny
that he and Eva might each have one.
Unfortunately Eva had discovered
the tempting drops before her broth
er's arrival. and he presently returned
To his mother with a doleful face. say
ing that Eva had devOured both drops.
"Oh. | hardly think she can have
been so greedy as that said Mrs. Will
Jams. Perhaps she spilled the other on
the floor"
Johnny left the room again. and in Il
moment returned with his small sister.
whose mouth was filled with the miss
Ing peppermint. Il wish you'd just
smell her, mammal" he remarked.
gloomily.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
:. otd Maids Children"

Theoretical yokcS. h~alterS. and high
ways are admirable. but facts are
stubborn things" and will not be har-
messed or driven. IF the theory does
not accord with the facts. the worse
for the facts" iS the universal position
of theorists. however %untenable it may
hc. The fault is not in the theory. but
in those who attempt 10 put it into
practice. The statement that "Old
maids children are perfect" is intended
rs Il Slur upon the old maids. whose
theoretical children have been theoret-
ically trained. but in truth it is Il re-
Fiction upon ourselves i'm the fact that
II irrcpresSible and fractions flesh
and blood children are not as sweet
and lively and amenable To control as
are the offspring of the virgins gentle
thought. How beautiful and amiably
have these latter developed under care
full training. but what little unman-
ageable cOlps and cubs have we pro
duced.-Dr. Mary Wood-Allen in Wo-
mankind.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
Locations for Industries.

The name of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul Railway has long been
identified with practical measures for the
general upbuilding of it's territory and the
promotion of its commerce.. hence manu-
facturers have IN assurance that they
Will find themselves at home on the com
pany's lines.
The company has all its territory dis
tricted in relation to resources. adapta-
bility and advantages for manufacturing,
and seeks TO secure manufacturing plants
and industries where the command of raw
material markets and surroundings will
ensure their permanent success.
Mines of coal. iron. copper, lead and
zinc, forests of soft and hard wood. quar-
ries, clays of all kinds. tanbark. flax and
other raw materials exist in it's territory
in addition to the vast agricultural re
sources.
The Chicago. Milwaukee, and st. Paul
Railway Company own GIGS miles of
railway, exclusive of second track. con
meeting track or sidings. The eight States
traverScd by the company. Illinois. Wis
consin. Northern Michigan. Iowa. Mis-
souri,, Minnesota, South Dakota and
North Dakota, possess. in addition
TO the advantages of raw material
and proximity 10 markets, that
which is the prime factor in the in
dustrial success of Il tcrritory-a people
who form one live and thriving commu-
nifty of business men. in whose midst il =
safe and profitable To- settle.
\ number Of new factories and indus
tries have been induced To- locatc-largely
through the instrumcstality of this com
pany ut points along It's lines. The cen
trail position of the States traycrscd 10y
the Chicago, milwaukee, and st. Paul
Railway. makes it possible to command
all the markets of the United States. The
trend of manufacturing is westward. Con
fidential inquiries are treated rs such. The
information furnished Il particular indus
try is reliable. Address Luis Jackson, In
dustrial Commissioner. G.. VI. " st. L.
Ry., 49, Old Colony Building, Chicago,
Ill.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
How E,ncvcIopedias Are Made.

The general public knows little CT
nothing about the details of the labora-
tory of an encyclopedia worker. the
seemingly infinite minutae that must
be kept perfectly in hand and instantly
accessible. \ visit To the home OF
George j. Hagar. of Forest Hill. y. j.,
would be Il revelation. His workroom
is Il trcaSure-houSc of classified infor-
nation. II contains over 100000 clip
pings from books. newspapers and
magazines. going back To Il quarter of
Il century. probably The largest of its
kind in the United STATES. From day
To day Mr.. Hagar has faithfully mark
eel. dated ana clipped from all sources
items of men of the times. political
questions. statistics. ote of new in
ventions-information on every posi-
bile subject. No shred of matter can he
So insignificant aS 10 escape man.
All this material is classified and put
into envelopes. marked on the outside.
and arranged in alphabetical order i'll
boxes. VI a moments notice Mr..
Ilagar can get from his treasures The
record of any subject in which he is
Interested. If it he the life OF some
man who suddenly comes before the
eye of the public. the envelope will re-
veal clippings from papers years be
fore. when his work attracted but fec
ble recognition account of II OF
his speeches. his change of residence.
some promotion links that. carefully
put together. form a complete chain of
his life history. Thousands of por
traits. equally well arranged. are sup
%plemented Ivy files or records. reports
foreign. Federal. State and consular
sets of encyclopedias. year books ana
other valuable reference books. y
brief article of % or - words. in an
encyclopedia. may represent twenty
threads of fact from a. many different
sources woven into 4 complete fabric
Current Literature.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
\ New Diamond TIE ster.

1t is well known to jewelers. that
aluminium Will mark Il glass or paste"
diamond, but not the true gem. prOvid-
ed the surface is wet. This fact has
now been applied in the production of Il
mechanical tester. which consists of Il
small disc of aluminium rapidly re-
volvcd by an electric motor. The stone
to be tested is wetted. and held against
the edge of the disc by means of Il
spring clamp. When metallic marks
are found on the stone after this treat
meat, it is rejected as false.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

ON Feb. | and March ;. the Monon
Route will Sc. tickets from Chicago ia
ali points in the South ~ exceedingly low
rates: Abbevillc. Ga.. Sf3.:}0: Decatur,
Ala. $10.GI: Chattanooga. Tenn. Slo.II'
jacksonville. Fla. $3.50: Memphis.
Tenn. S11.10: Ncw ORLEANS. La. S17.o5;
81. Augustine. Fla. SlS.G5: Tampa. Fla,
ST: Mobile. Ala. S16.05: and all other
points ~ proportionately low rates.
Fer further information address H. f.
Sessions. Tray. Pass. -Agt.. Minneapolis
MINI. or City Ticket Office. - CLARK
street. Chicago. Ill.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
To the Credit Of the Grow.

Mr.. Merriam. Prof. BarrowS and Mr..
SclWarz, in Il reccn bulletin Of the
Department of Agriculture. take up the
cudgcls in defense Of the q ~
coriin@ To them he does more good than
harm. and is in reality the farmer
friend. Only > per cent. of his food
consists of Sprouting corn and corn IN
the milk. the other % per cent. com
p~rising waste grain. grasShoppcrS.
weevilS. beetles and other injurious
insects.
y. wonan mo%onshiner with Il Win
chester rifle gave the revenue officers ::
lively tussle near Clermont, Fla. She
is but 80 years old.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derangc the whole system
When entering II through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. a. the
damage they will do Is tenfOld 10 the good yOu
,an possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufacturer by +. j. Cheney & Co. TOle-
do. O., contains no mercury. ami is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood and mt-
cons surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure YOU get the genuine. 1t Is
taken internally. and made in Toledo. Ohio. by
+. j. Cheney K Go. Testimonials free.
80 Sold by Druggists. zoe. per bottle.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other Injuries. \ remedy must be
pleasantly acceptable in form, purely
wholesome in composition. truly bene-
fetal in effect and entirely free from
every Objectionable quality. If really
ill he %consults a physician; if consti-
pated he uses the gentle family Laxative
Syrup of Figs.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

We Are Poisoned by Air and Water
When they contain the germs OF malaria. To
alnlhilate these and avoid or conquer chills
and fever. bilious renittcnt or dumb agpe.
use pcrsistently and regularly IIoStetter's
Stomach BittcrS. which also remedies dys-
pepSia. liver trouble. constipation. loss Of
strength. nervousness. rheumatism and Kid
ney complaint. Appetite ana sleep are i'm
proved by this thorough medicinal agent.
and tho inirmities OF age mitigated by IL.
\ wineglasSful three times Il day.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

have been in my grave ten years ago but
for it. My womb had fallen and rested
on the bladder. The doctor could not
relieve me my mind was d%eranged. Your
Compound cured me. 1t helped me
through the change of life all right: am
now in good health. 1t has also cured
my husband of kidney trouble: made him
like a new man. Please state my words
in the strongest terms. / am glad to
send you my picture. | travelled twelve
: miles to have it taken for you. Mrs.
W. l.. DAY. Bettsyille. q.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

\ new steamboat. just launched for
the Hudson river service. will cost 81
000.O u and he provided with engines OF
5000 horse power.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

If Il man have love in his heart. he
may talk in broken language. but it will
be %eIoquence to those who listen.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

A little man never looks so big TO the
world as when he is standing on Il bag
Of money.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

The flesh speedily ~reunites when oh
stinate sores are cleansed with Glenn's
Sulphur Soap.
fills Hair and WhiSkcr Dye" Black
or Brown. 5Cc.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

If in need of "A remedy for a Sore Throat
or Il Bad Cough or Cold. use promptly DIR.
Iaync's EXpectorant, a useful medicine TO
keep i'll the house. because of its great
helpfulness in all Lung and Throat trou-
bles.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

TO make the hair grow Il natural color.
prevent badness and keep the scalp
healthy. Halls Hair Remover waS invent
ed, and has proved itself successful.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

1t is rs necessary to have IN aim in
spiritual matters. as il is in real life.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

Piso'> Cure for Consumption i our only
medicine for coughs and colds. Mrs. g.
Beltz. 40 9Th ave. Denver. Col. Nov. =.
1870.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15
lHfNN0
~

Mr.. T.. T. Barry, who has general
charge of the advertising contracts
of the Chicago Newspaper Union.
is compelled to pass Il large portion
of his time in iOurneying TO and
fro in the interests he represents.
Speaking of Ripans Tabules. Mr..
Barry says that he has carried
them with him i'll his Satchel on all
his trips. since he frs became
acquainted with their excellent
qualities. He uses four OF five a
week. being always particular To-
take n after Il hearty or,
especially. after Il hasty meal. He
never requires more than one. Mr..
Barry does not remember how he
was first induced To make trial of
RipanS TabuleS. but HOW he buyS
them of the nearest druggist
whenever his supply is exhausted.
"They are specially convenient
Mr.. Barry says. land n mighty nice
thing just what n man needs when
travelling, if he needs a medicine
at ALL"
Rpans Tabules are sold by druggists or by mall
the price $50 cents q box Is sent to The Ripans Chenl
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-15

Bronchitis. sudden changes of the
weather cause bronchial troubles. blown
Bronchial Truches" w.n.Neel1ectiye relief.