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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

Yesterday morning about 1890 O'Clock
while singing northwest wind was
blowing the fire alarm startled the com.
munity. Happily the fire proved TO be
an isolated building and not in the close
~ built part u town. The house was in
Bartletts addition aud was owned by
Henry Arden, and WAS occupied by an
old gentleman named George Geister.
Who lived in the place by himself. He
hadSveft wood fire 10 the stove, and was
attending to his chores OF taking care OF
the live stock at Henry Schster's. when
George Port saw smoke coming from the
house, and running over to the building
found it in flames
Nothing could be done to save it, and
the building with nearly all Of the old
gentleman's effects were destroyed.
Had the fire broken out in the business
part OF the town with the high wind
then blowing, it would undoubtedly
have proved disastrous.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

Ia O. u W-Meets drst and third Mondny
IN. evenings Of each.month IN Woods hall.
Yisiting brethren cordially invited. A 7. HoRToN.
aocorder. w. g. MCPHERSON NJ. w.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

o. 10. F.-SYLVAN LODGE No 54
y Meets every Tuesday evening At Schafer's
a1lSf Visiting brethren cordially invited.
y. PKsvEY, Sec. CD. CARRIcK. NC.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

~ OF REBEKAH.-Meetss second and fourth
~ Thursday OF each month ail. q. .. F..
DIT Mrs. S. N. PAsco, N. G.
NItv1fNMlE EsrERLY. Sec.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

hEGREE or HONOR Protection Lofge
meets 10 A. o. u. w. hall first and third
khutsday each month
Mus. q. BARNEY. c. OF II.
MISS IDA TnArER, Rec.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

fV A. R-GEN. HUMPHREYS POST
IT. Meets every second aud fourth Saturday,
~ 2 p. m. sharp, at the Court House. All com-
tNdes visiting our city are invited to meet with
-. N. |. LOwTHlAN Commander, GEO. G.
ATEARNs Adjutant.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

IA r. n M-MILDANK LODGE No 20.
~ 8 Stated meetings at Masonic Hall. on
third ThHrsday evtsssing Of each month Visiting
erethreHs are cordially invited 10 attend.
Is. +. E;kER, See. +. EMANUEL, W. N
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

Forty pounds Of oat meal for =.
dollar at
tt ERIANDsor & JoHNsoN's.
A very pleasant surprise was rendered
to Rev Engdahl OF the. Luth hsran church !
Friday evening by psffy 10 about 40
friends Of the family.-DytOnsiile Journ-
al.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

Cops meets every scond and fourth
e&uYsday OF each month lthe I. o. o. F. hall
81 MAs.J BoswoKTH. Pres.
sazs. II. 7. AsDorTs skec.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1896-01-03

"A. Vh IldDdH vi MtlIOsc, IebuIueu tuo
first of the week from visit to the
Minnesota cities
Watson, the timer can put up your
eave-spouts. Now is good time TO
leave your order for this work.
Henry Donk, one Of the we'll known
farmers and residents of Genesseo,
Roberts county, died OF pneumonia last
week
Mr.. Wallace Whipple aud his sister
Mary, Of Zumbrota, Mimi, nephew and
neice Of Mrs j. d. Nichols, are visiting
the latter.
Miss Jennie Lock hart, who has been
living at Pierre tor some time past, is
enjoying a visit with her Milpank
friends.
County Auditor Forsberg and wife
have been enjoying II holiday visit from
Mrs Forsaerg's parents who live at
Langford.
Miss Emma Brockman, who has been
teaching in Blooming Valley, has finish
ed her term of school and returned home
until the opening Of the spring term.
The Odd Fellows will install officers
next Tuesday evening, the Rebek ah
degree also installing al the same time,
and all mem bers of The order are cordial
ly invited 10 be present
Mr.. Fred Harding, Of Langford, S. d.,
at which place he is station agent. was
calling upon his Milbank friends the
first OF the week, while on his way home
fir om visit 10 Iowa.
The Degree OF Honor will give musi-
cal entertainment at the A. o. U. w.
hall Friday evening Jan. 10th, to which
all are invited. The GumeTt brothers Of
st. Paul, Will be present and assist in
the program.
The old gentleman Diets. who suffer-
ed from exposure while lost on the
prairie week or two since, is having
quite serious time, his feet having been
more severely injured than was at first
supposed. 1t is probable that amputa-
ton will be necessary, though owing TO
his advanced years and present physical!
condition it is hoped that the operation
will not have 10 be performed.
A state immigration convention has
been called 10 meet at Mitchell, Jan.
10Th and 10th and Mayor Ely has
been authorized 10 appoint five dele
gates from the city and the county COM
mlssion-rs Two delegates from the coun-
ty. Some important and interesting
matters in relation 10 immigration will
be discussed
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

81 don't see," said Miss Mather in hel
mildest tone-and mildness was her pre-
dominant trait-"why we should take up
DR.. Freke's cause so vehemently."
She was clippingt the rose tree at the front
gate, which young DR.. McLaren had just
passed, with a glance and lifted hat in the
direction of the two figures. Miss Mather
had bowed in her courteous, kindly fashion,
the smile she could never refuse to any neigh
Dor dimpling her round face, which neither
spectacles nor white hair could make any
thing but childlike; her niece had appar-
emily not seen the salute, for she did not re-
turn it. Yet the swift glance had been bent
upon her 1.-THE figure and small, proud head,
turned away in disdain or indifference
Dear DR.. McLaren bowed" demonstrated
the old lady
"Auntie, | am quite aware of it," Miss
Phillpotts had replied saucily, and then
came the mild rejoinder quoted above.
He bad no business 10 come TO Silcott and
set up against dear old DR.. Freke," Miss
Phillpotts said, breaking off rose with
energy. 1t was most unproiessional."
1t was very pretty quarrel, and had
abated little of its violence in the IL months
which had elapsed since the young Scotch
man had opened his surgery-an additional
offense TO Miss Phillpotts-in the house next
door TO Castle Vale, her own residence.
Castle Vale nestled, as its name implied, un-
der the shadow of the old Norman ruin, the
pride of Silcott Castle Grove was residence
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
Home Seekers Excnrsions.

In order to give everyone an opportunity 70
see the Western Country and enable the home
seekers TO secure home in time to commence
work for the season OF 1896 the Chicago. Mil
waukee & ST. Paul Railway has arranged 10 run
a series Of four home seekers excursions Ia
various points in the West Northwest and
Southwest on the following dates March 10,
April and 2l and May ). at the low rate OF
two dollars more than ONE FARE for the round
trip. Tickets will le good for return on any
Tuesday aud Friday within twenty one days
from date OF sale. For rates. timo of trains
and further details apply TO any coupon ticket
agent in the East or South, or address John r,
Pott, District Passenger Agent, 4S6 William
Street, Wiliiamsport, Pa.
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

The navy tobacco was closed out to th'
bows at s3 plug. There were few sus
penders hanging on line, price S1.5(
per pair. He had on tap barrel OWL
famous whisky at % cents per drink, ol
SO a pint. This whisky the boys gave
various names. Some called it grubstakc
and miners delight, and some sheep herd.
ers' delight, forty-rod, and lightning.
line. The valley tan of Utah is no com
parison to the stuff this fellow had on
tap. The fellow had an awe-lnsplrlng
look: or rather the nature of the sur
roundings gave him that look, as in the
corner against the shelving stood a
double-barrel shotgun, and on the lower
shelf behind the counter, lay villain
Gus looking S-inch bone-handled revol-
YER
There were no rows or hilarious con-
duct in his store; the disputes and alter
cations were all settled outside.
i have often thought that if this man
was still living, and had continued in the
same line of business, selling at the same
prices, he must be immensely wealthy, as
his stock in sight was the foundation of
a great fortune.
We arrived at Fort Churchill without
further incident worthy of note, and it
must have been in November, near
Thanksgiving Day. The equarters at the
fort were constructed Of light-colored
brick, and were very comfortable. Quar-
tiers for two companies and mess-houses
for each company, officers quarters, hos
pital building and guardhouse were all
built Of the same material, and were very
commodious and comfortable. We found
a very good library at the post, which
made the monotonous life between drill
ing exercises bearable during the VIM
ter. During the Winter rumors were rife
In the country that
BANDS OF sECEssIoNIsTs
were congregating in the Owens River
country to meet parties from Los Angeles
and San Bernardino, Cal, who were out
fitting the party to proceed TO Texas and
join the rebel army.
Early in the Spring of 81 Capt e.
A. Rowe, who was in command of Co.
A at that time, received orders to pro-
ceed without delay to the headwaters Of
Owens River and chastise a renegade
band of Indians and lawless whites who
were stealing stock and otherwise harass-
ing the few settlers who were SO bold as
to settle there. At point about half
way between the sink and the source Of
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
Cost of Destroying "A SIum.

London is spending nearly two million and
a half dollars in cleansing and rebuilding one
slum. American cities are just beginning ia
learn how serious is the cumulative evil OF
slum construction. They may with profit
also learn how costly is the necessity of slum
destruction. The object-lesson offered by
London may be studied with interest in all
our large cities, and especially in New York,
where. through the efforts of the State Tene-
ment-hOuse Commission, legislation has with
much difficulty been secured which. if en-
forced, perpetuated. and added to will tend TO
prevent the growth Of such conditions as
london is now compelled 70 combat.
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

For this meeting, which is to be held in May
next, the Chicago, Milwaukee s. St. Paul Rail-
way will sell excursion tickets at one fare for
the round trip. This company has its own line
bewteen Chicago and ST. Paul and Chicago and
Omaha, and runs solid vestibuled electric
lighted trains every day in the year. Close
connection is made at both Omaha and St.
Paul with through traus-rontnental trains on
connecting roads.
Any information desired concerning routes,
rates, etc., will be cheerfully furnished on ap-
plieation to John r. Pott, District Passenger
Agent, Williamsport Pa. or to any coupon
ticket agent in the United States or Canada
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

Thirty years ago to-day
Met the Blue aud the Gray;
IL was on the field Of strife.
Twas man FOR man. life for life.
Thirty years have passed away;
Again they meet-lhe Blue. the Gray;
Sec them moving TO aud fro
'Mong their comrades lying low.
On the graves fail many tear,
10, Decoration Day .s here;
Tears for The Blue. tears for The Gray,
All are united this thiriieih of May.
Strange, so many years have passed.
Ere each others hands you've grasped;
Oh, men Of Blue aud men Of Gray
God he with you from this day.
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

Owens River was a small stone house and
q corral. AT this house it was reported a
rebel flag was flying, and the house and
premises were used for a recruiting sta.
ton.
Capt. Rowe was given rowing COM
mission for six months to police with Co.
A the Owens River Valley from source
to sink, and TO punish all evil doers and
especially TO chastise bad Indians and
TO break up the rendezvous of rebel
sympalhizers who were said to be out
fitting at the stone house. The men
were all delighted at the prospect of
active service, and with the exception of
the sick in the hospital and men on duty
to garrison the post in our absence, all
were required to go.
The morning came to start. All was
hustle and activity about the camp, and
the usual preparations were made when
company Of cavalry were starting on
scout Of SIX months duration. Every
thing Ia readiness, we started i'm a west
erly direction, in the direction of a min
ing camp called at that time Esmeralda
Gulch. and now called Aurora, almost
on the line Of the States Of Nevada and
California. Our journey was without
incident worthy Of mention except that
we had not proceeded far before we be-
came disagreeably aware that we had
started too early in the season, for we
encountered furious SNOW hurries incl
dent 10 that latitude and altitude, the
snow melting as fast as it fell.
The direction We started in caused us
10 hug close 10 the foothills on the
eastern slope Of the Sierras, as we found
better camping-grounds along the small
streams running from the mountains and
tributary 10 Walkers River, whose head
waters we crossed en- route TO camp near
Aurora We went into camp on a
ranch near town, and upon inquiry of
mountain packers we were informed that
the SNOW IN the mountains at or near the
head-waters Of Owens River was SO deem
as 10 render the route we were TO take
impossible. This fact necessitated our
remaining in camp near Aurora longer
than any Of us had anticipated. We
had remained in camp until the latter
part Of March, when
RUMoRs BECAME RIFE
OF a battle having been fought by the
valley ranchers and Indians, resulting
in a,4oss to the ranchers of three killed
and several wounded. This fight created
great excitement among the citizens of
that sIiarsely-scttled country, amounting
70 seas thing ike panic.
CAPT. Rove deemed it his duty to send
detachment Of his company into that
country, if it was possible to get there.
IL was decided TO get into the valley the
Aatter part Of March, detailing the ma
The National tribune., 1896-03-26

How GOOD You ARE" SHE EXCLAIMED.
much longer Mamie Philtpotts was GER
tain of it, but she never expressed her senti-
ments now in the old dictatoral manner
The Doctor noticed it when they met
again, which was at the bedside once more
of poor Rose Wilkes
:" can do nothing this time," he said, in
reply TO Nannie's earnest appeal. "She had
scarcely recovered from that other attack.
She has no strength to rally"
The tears came into Nannie's eyes.
You have no business here, Miss PHIL
potts" He lifted his head from his survey
of the unconscious woman, and his eyes
lost their professional look as they rested on
her.
"Yes, have" answered Mamie "Imean
to stay all night"
She looked at him deprecatingly.
. cannot permit it," He spoke with au-
thority, and the old willful spirit awoke in
the girl.
" But mean 10 stay. You can't prevent
me-"
Tho Doctor smiled.
=" / can't prevent you stopping downstairs,
but up here my will is law. And am sure
You will be reasonable and 80 home. You
are not fit for such watching as this will
be-"
g. am fond of Rose" faltered Mamie. az
can't leave her" She added firmly, Il am
going TO stay"
DIR. McLaren said nothing more, bnt in a
few minutes, when the nurse returned and
all directions had been given, he turned to
go himself At the threshold he waited.
Now, Miss PhillpOtts," he said cheer
fully.
Mamie had been watching.
=" shall stay with nurse" She spoke a
her old way.
The color rose TO the Doctors face 1t
was a crucial moment. His breath came
quickly.
You will come with me-" he said, and
held the door open. The nurse moved about
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
Against Harper's Weekly.

AT regular meeting of Gen. Willichs
Po'f, 2S9, Department OF Nebraska, GAR.
Palmer, Neb., held on March Z, 1896. the
resolutions Conc rain% all article published
IN Jumpers UtCkiy, containing the words,
Every cycllst III America goes TO bed with
prayer on his lips that Uncle Sam may
stop squanderinS money on pack Of swnd-
lers who disgrace our citizenship by taking
PENSIONS" etc., adopted by Gen. Harrison
Post, Sc Department Of Dakota, G.. A. K, on
Feb. 8, 1896, were read, and motion to in-
dorse said resolutions in full, as passed by
SAID Gen. Harrison Post, was adopted by the
unanimous vote of This Post. and the Adju-
tant was instructed to send report to THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE for publication.
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
Fought a Great Fight.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: You are
The soldiers best friend Yon have fought
a great fight, and have kept the faith. and
before this Congress shall end we hope TO
see your efforts crowned with success by the
passage Of the Service Pension Bin. So say
we ALL. S. ALEXANDER, Weliesyille.
Mich
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA.
Continued from first page }

to have the proper isolation and recog-
milton of the people, l reined b. OK my
horse to move by the side of his Chief
OF Artillery, Gen. Barry, when Sherman
instantly insisted that | come back and
ride by his side; thus, by bit of self
denial on his part and thoughtful kind
ness, he sought to allay any irritation l
might feel ON account of what had taken
place.
Our Western armies, competing in n
friendly way with the Eastern, behaved
magnificently at that review. The vast
multitudes of people lining the streets,
occupying every elevated stand, even
covering the roofs of buildings all along
from the Capitol 10 the War Depart
ment, showed their appreciation by
shouts and cheerings so abundant and
so strong that none of the soldiers who
participated could ever forget that day
or that magnificent recognition of their
work, and they, doubtless, with some
pride, participated ardently in the joy Of
Its completion thus manifested.
THE eHd)
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
what More Could One Exp.ctq

Jones (who finds his friend Smith gazing
into the window of a millinery shop
Hullo, old man! Admiring the styles
Smith-Not exactly. Hear the hand
organ ut the corner?
JOnes-Yes
Smith-Well, look at the window now.
Jones-Im looking
Smth-See all the hats
Certainly.
Smith-Ain't it like being in the theater !?
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
UNITED.

BY EDWARD u. wARaAN. co. C. llTH OHIO FIRST
BRIGADE, THIRD DIVISION, FOURTEENTH CORPS,
CHICAGO, ILL.
The National tribune., 1896-03-26
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
Editor Florida Agriculturist:

Last winter the AGRICULTURIsT, the Ruralist,
the Farmer and Fruit Grower. all published an
article on planting potatoes the size of peas and
marbles, produced by heating the old potatoes
in boxes or barrels. Since then have care
fully watched for some report of the success OF
the scheme in Florida, but apparently everyone
who has tried tor am the only One?) feels shy
about writing concerning it. tried it on q very
small scale but could not produce the seed.
owing perhaps to insufficient heat. 1 am very
curious to know whether the scheme is OF any
use: won't you stir up some of your readers with
question on the subject? c. G. W.
Hastings, Fla.
Although we had doubts about the
success of the experiment, we gave the
plan what we think was fair test.
Two varieties of potatoes were tried
the Early Rose and the Hebron, the
former being especially recommended.
The tubers were placed in tight boxes
according to instruction, and kept at
the proper temperature for weeks. In
fact they were kept until they dried up
to almost nothing. The "mother" po-
tatoes, it was alleged, would give birth
to innumerable little potatoes, which
when planted would continue TO grow.
We found the same difficulty as our cor
respondent; we could not get the seed.
Ii any Of our readers experimental, and
made success of it we would like to
hear from them.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
All heart pine.

Tampa is making big effort to get
the proposed Florida State fair this
winter. The people On the East coast
are also trying to pull it over that way.
Leesburg has colored citizen within
its borders who is either q viclim of over
zealousness on the part of the United
States revt nue. officials or he is one OF the
''slickest citizens" in the country. He
has been arrested no less than three
times in the past fifteen month chargeds
with selling whiskey without license.
and taken to Tampa or Jacksonville and
arraigned before a United States COM
missioner, and each time has been re-
leased for lack of evidence sufficient to
convict. His arrest for violation o.
the revenue laws is beginning to be
looked upon by our citizens as a farce
Commercial.
Cigar makers in Tampa evidently have
money to bum and don't care whether
school keeps or not. While mechanics
and all other classes of la borels are look
ing for employ ment and are willing to
work at reduced figures, the cigar max
ers are gong ahead as though their
services were absolutely Indispensable.
Notwithstanding the fact that there is a
large number of cigar makers in Tampa
out of employment and that American
people are busy circulating subscription
papers endeavoring to raise money to
assist them in purchasing the necessaries
of life, the operatives of GonzAlez, Mora
& Co.'S. factory have struck for higher
wages and on that account the factory
doors have been closed all the week.
These people have been paid as good
wages as the times and circumstances
would permit, some making as high as
$40 per week and the scale running
from $40, $12. $15 to $40 per week &C.
cording to the grade of cigars that they
made. Yet these people, about 200
in number unmindful of the stringency
of the times, have struck for higher
wages and will not work until their de-
mandsare recognized.-Tampa Tribune
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

growth; when is the best time to trim peach
plum and pear trees for fruit? E. N. W.
Daytona, Fla.
1t Is best to trim all fruit trees in win
ter or while the trees are dormant.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

EVOR SALE-On account of advanced age.
- will sell 100 acres of my HOMESTEAD In Polk
county, for less than half it's value. Good veRe-
table and arming land. Address, A. S. Newell,
Auburndale, Polk Co.. Fla. limo
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

NMOOTH CAYENNE pineapple suckers from
- large fruiting plants now growing at our
ModellO Park pinery. Ready for delivery in
July, by the 100, LOCO 10000. Also fine
Abbaka and Golden Queen suckers. Write for
prices. ORLANDO GRAPE & FRUIT COM
PANY. G. S. VanH outen, Orlando Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
Editor Florida Agriculturist:

Editor Florida Agricultural:
should like to obtain some information as to
subsoil irrigation. Do you know Of anyone who
has tried it. and with what success? w.w.R.
Homeland, Fla.
We have made q number of expert
ments that were to some extent success
full but the expense of preparing for sub
irrigation Is too great to make it profit
able. Perfect sub-irrigation must be &C.
companied with the most perfect drain.
age. There are places where nature
has made sub-irrigation possible and
profitable. Such q place is generally a
hillside, with top soil of about two to
three feet underlaid with an impervious
soil or hardpan, SO that moisture that
sinks below the surface finds it's way to
the valley by percolating through the
soil just above the hardpan. This mois'
ture IS brought to the surface by capil-
larry attraction. If the soil is cultivated
over such place the results are won
derful growth. Attempts have been
made to supply similar state by MAX
ing beds with cement basins which at
first gave very good results but as there
was no circulation of water the soil be
Came foul and the results were not salts
factory after time. Our personal ex-
perience causes us to advise the use OF
sub-irrigation when you have land
adapted to it, but that it wont pay to
artificially sub-lrrlgate field or garden.