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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Wednesday.

IN the senate the entire afternoon Of the
Goth was taken up in tilibustering and
sparing over the Palmer railroad bill, Sen
ators Palmer and Majors leading the de-
bate After two hours it was finally agreed
to proceed with the discussion of the bill.
Before the first two lines of the measure
had been read Senator Majors moved to
adjourn, which was done by unanimous
vote This was the bill Senator Palmer
was confident he could get through within
three or four days. 1t is now fourteen days
since it was introduced. and, although it
has been materially changed, 1t is still far
from being satisfactory to all the members.
In the house Representative Gibbs
presented bill to appropriate $1,000
for an exhibit at the Omaha exposition
Representative Anderson of Aurora, intro.
troduced his valued policy insurance bill.
providing that in case Of total loss the COM
pany shall pay full face of policy. Thurs
day an extremely liberal liquor license bill
was introduced in both houses. 1t is prac-
tically local option measure. In town
ships and villages of 500 population or less
the license is $500, in all towns over 500
population the minimum license is $1,000.
Two-thirds of the freeholders in ward or
township are required on the petition and
bond of 5000 is required.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
SENATE AND HOUSE.
WORK OF OUR NATIONAL LAW.
MAKERS.

A Weeks Proceedings In the Halle Of
Congress Important Measures Dis.
cussed and Acted Cpon-An Impair
tial Resume Of the Business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Thursday.

Nothing was done in the senate on the
2lSt except to discuss the railroad bill. A
number of amendments were made and at
the hour OF adjournment eighteen sections
had been considered. Judge Palmer was
often called upon to explain certain sections,
and Representative Hatch moved that in
asmuch as Senator Palmer would not
always be on hand to interpret this law in
the courts, it would be we'll to take plenty
OF time and make it plain. 1t is on this
suggestion that the senate is acting. An
other bill will be required for the bills con-
sideration and then the house will have its
inning.
In the house the bill to fix the rate of
passenger traffic uniformly at 8 cents
mile was reported adversely. The bill re-
pealing the law allowing payment Of taxes
by warrants was killed. The judiciary
committee reported that all action refer
ring to the petition of Geo. L. Houghton,
in seeking to have his grievances made u
matter of record, should be expunged. The
senate bill prohibiting the mortgaging of
growing crops died in the house. These
new bills were introduced: To amend the
constitution to give women the right of
franchise; compelling agents for non
resident land holders to secure licenses
from the secretary of state. and to
annually report the names of owners
of land and lessees, and making said
agents liable for damages; to grant the
right to practice the art of healing to grad
yates of the kirksville, Mo-, school of os-
teopathy; for an appropriation Of g, 600 for
sinking an artesian well at DeSmet to de-
fine the eastern boundary of the artesian
basin; to consolidate the counties of Mead
and Scobey. In the house, in committee
OF the whole, the registration bill was
hung up for future consideration. Repre-
sentatives from frontier counties opposed
the measure because of the expense in
volved, while the bill met with favor in
populous counties. A bill similar to the
Kaufman liquor law was introduced by
Representative Downing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Horsefiesh - Food.

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Hippophagy-or, to speak less eupne-
unsteady, the habit Of eating horse
flesh-is spreading on the continent
While savage man Is known to have
stated his ravenous hunger with horse
hesh or any other variety Of flesh he
could find, the modern origin OF this
peculiar taste dates from the siege Of
Paris, during the Franco Prussian war.
when the populace were compelled
from dire necessity to sacrifice this no.
BILE quadruped to sustain life.
Many acquired taste for the meat
and the demand for it did mot cease.
with the capitalization Of the city. Horse
fesh, too, Il much cheaper than beef.
Beef in Paris II worth about tenpence 4
pound, white horsenesh can Be had foV
about fourpence pound.
Once planted In Paris, the habac
spread to other continental cities. esps-
cially Berlin, where horsefesh 10 now
consumed in considerable quantities BY
the poorer classes, and the medical au-
thorities and humanitarians are raising
their voices against what they justly
consider somewhat barbarous and
dangerous custom.
OrniteolOgical Error.
Magistrate-The gamekeeper declares
that he saw you taking this pheasant
What have you to say 10 that2
Prisoner only took it for q Lark.
Magfstrate-Six months for maxine
such an pathological error. Consul&
yourrnatural history in future.-Judy.
In His Place.
GLOW u It that you are always M
debt? You should be ashamed Of yo11s
self"
"COme now. Don't be too hard On ri
TOO, II you were IN my rlace"
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
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International Arhitva<io

international Arbitration.
The arbitration treaty with Great Brit
ain is likely to go through in a way that
will make the earth subject in great meas
ure to the English-speaking nations
Louisville Commercial.
The spectacle of Johnny Bull desiring to
be friendly is SO sudden and unexpected
that the ordinary citizen will be sure to
suspect there is something the matter with
John.-Washington Post.
The arbitration treaty between the
United States and Great Britain is a great
step in the progress Of civilization. There
should be such treaties between all the
nations of the world.-St. Louis Post Dis
patch.
National passions, which are often but
national prejudices, cannot be extinguish-
ed save by the slow process of broadening
ideas of right and wrong, but to this pro-
cess arbitration lends assistance.-Boston
Transcript.
When asked to express an opinion Of
the arbitration treaty between the United
States and Great Britain, Gen. Harrison
said: "Mr. Olney has made great record
for himself as statesman and diplo-
mathew York Herald.
Now that the two great Anglo-Saxon
nations of the world have set this most
patriotic and statesmanlike example, it 10
to be hoped that France, Germany. Rus
STA and the other countries of Europe
will fall In line for international arbitra-
tion.-New York Herald.
1t would be infinitely more preferable
to let matters jog along as they are now
doing. and meanwhile push our coast de-
lenses and naval equipment to that de-
gree of effectiveness where our defensive
ability will offset Great Britain's often
sive ability.-Chicago Tribune.
1t was beautiful coincidence that the
arbitration treaty reached the Senate
while Mr.. Mills, of the placid State Of
Texas, was making one of his peace
speeches on Cuba. Mills, we understand,
wants Spain whipped in the interest of
arbitration and pacifcation.-
Standard Union.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

president stating that 1.-The last ordered
had been received and used by himself
and Secretary Thurber with good re-
suits" This is the third order for fish,
ing tackle that the druggist has re-
ceived from the president, and he -
proud of his ability to please.
A curious instance Of the red-tapedsm
of the English postoffice comes from
Norfolk. A letter carrier, with a long
country round. recently purchased 8
tricycle., which enabled him to get
over his district with greater case to
himself and more convenient prompt
ness to the public. In some way or
other the department became aware Of
this fact and sent down an official CEN
sure to him for having dared to buy his
machine without having received per-
mission from headquarters.
At a recent meeting Of the Paris
Academy Of Medicine NJ. Guinkoff
stated that he had successfully photo
graphed the interior Of the eye. The
advantages of this method are i'm
portant, since it enables actual pic
lures Of the disease of the retina to be
secured and compared from time to
time to determine whether disease pro.
cesses of the eye progress or not. The
picture Is made In two seconds. The
apparatus can thus serve as an ophehal
moscope. and any number Of rsNsonl
can thus observe the results.
Tbs Grunge Free State il very nearl,
a. large ~ England and tnst as hrg,
a. the GtaAs of New York, Il Hes from
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-24
PARK RIVER RACES.

The announcement that the Ct. North
ern willfurnish special train service on
this branch for the convenience OF those
wishing to attend the Park River races
is gratifying news to quite number OF
Langdon people. The train will leave
Langdon. tomorrow (Friday) morning at
7:30 returning here from Park River on
Saturday evening about 8 O'Clock.
The following are the entries made for
the races on the 25th and Goth instant:
SEQ Trot or Pace Susie S, KNAPP, Will
liam B, JohnD Hurricane Jr. Rockaway,
Dundas, Tot Sharp. Colonel Minty.
$40 Trot or Pace-Kate Hennessey,
Rosy Fitzsimmons, ALP, ElPaso, LOL,
Amour. Sharper.Jr.
2:2O .rrot or Pace-Tungent Jr, Brow
ney, Coromant, j D, Daisy NJ. Sharper.
2:25 Trot or Pace-Roachwood, Don
Castro, Abner Taylor, Purcival, Anti.
$50 Trot or Pace Shiloh, Bessie 2,
Auburn Maid, Rosy Fitzsimmons, Patsey
Aisey, Joe Lofgren, lone.
Free-for-All- Queen, Davy
B, Grand. Forks, Myrtle N, George s.;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-24

The Merry against Baker land contest.
case has been on in Judge Erickson's
office all this week and the end is not vet
in sight. Joseph Merry has for several
years past lived upon and cultivated the
land in dispute without making fling
thereon; recently VIM. Baker has made
homestead filing thereon compelling
Merry to contest the right OF possession
to his farm. ATTORNEY Erickson appears
for Mr.. Merry while Baker has retained
Attorney Dickson.
Two weddings were on the card yester-
day and Rev. Dougan presided as master
of ceremonies in each case. In the fore
noon he united the hearts and hands OF
Duncan Mclean and Miss Lovisa Adelia
Ullyott, both OF whom reside in Harvey.
The ceremony taking place at Mr.. Dou-
gan's farm residence north of town.
Last evening at the Presby parson-s
age the ceremony was again performed,
on this occasion Friedrich Kehler, of Os-as
nabrock, and Miss Essie King, OF Daniels
being the high contracting parties.
The actual work OF grading the new
extension OF this branch OF the Ct. Nor
thern was started Tuesday morning.
Since Saturday noon Of last week four
different grading sub-contractors, with
men, teams, material and camping out
fits have arrived on nearly every train
and at the present time somewhere in
the neighboorhood of200men and teams
are distributed at different points along
the line. The work as commenced this
week starts at Robert Bryson's place.,
about three miles northwest OF town..
Up to the present time the party having
the contract for the first three miles
has not arrived here, being still engaged
| in similar work on the Walhalla branch
The work OF building this twenty mile
extension has been sub-let to not less
than half dozen smaller contractors
who have undertaken to grade from.
two to five miles each. The price paid.
is about cents a, yard, or $8. 700 per
mile, while the laborers are hired at
$1.25, their board being deducted from
that amount.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-24

Alex Fife, OF Bruce, Pembina county is
visiting the family of A. Schulle this
week.
Valentine VoIl is making considerable
addition and improvements to his resi-
dence and laundry property on Fourth
street.
Register Rylance aud S. G. Wightman
have each moved into and become COM
fortably settled in their new homes dur
ing the past week.
The preliminary hearing OF the assault
and battery case Of State VS.. Jas. Stevens
in which Isaiah Barnhart was the prose
cutting witness was had Saturday In
Judge Erickson's court. Defendant being
bound over to district court in the sum
OF $500.
Paul Gardner returned last Saturday
from his trip to the Twin Cities where he
let the contract for putting in the electric
light plant to W. J. Gray & Co.. of Mime
apolis. He also closed deal for q IS
horse power Otto gasoline engine with
which to furnish the motive power for
the plant The machinery will all be in
place and in running order in thirty days
Miss Lutte S. Williamson, daughter OF
J. H. Williamson, OF Stilwell, graduated
with high honors last week from the
medical department OF the Hamline Uni
versity. Out OF a class OF over thirty
Miss Williamson was one OF six that
graduated with honors and averaged
92.1 per cent in her studies. She is at
present spending part OF her well earned
vacation with friends in the east and
will re turn shortly to lay out plans for
future work in her chosen profession.
Miss Williamson is the second Of Cava-
lier county's talented young daughters
that have sought and obtained the
honor OF an ". D. diploma at the Ham
line university of Minnesota.
We have on hand some private
money to loan on good First
Glass Farms and at reasonable
rates. We have also plenty OF
money for Small Loans.
w. j. Mooney State Bank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-24

Mrs. e. Pennock has been on the sick
list for several days.
John Bidlake, the Park River collector
was here q few days this week.
John Tenny brought his Milton village
assessment books up to the county seat
Monday.
Jerry Kelland completed his contract
on the stone foundation OF the new block
yesterday.
Peter Olson has one OF the finest grow
ing crops of wheat in this vicinity on the
Mcmillan place south Of the railroad track
Presbyterian services next Sunday at
Falconers at 1890 a. M, Mel Leans at 2
p. m, Langdon at 8 p. m. Rev. Thos
Dougan, pastor.
Charlie Chisholm is doing the bachelor
act this week. Mrs. Chisholm and family
are visiting friends at Minto and Winni-
peg returning home after the Fourth.
Mrs. W. E. Stevens, nee Miss Stella NJ.
Wells came up from Arvilla this week
to oversee the making of sundry i'm
provemenrs on her Cavalier county
homestead.
Capt. Chisholm: 1t is reported that if
the state militia companies will be Salts
fed without per diem a state encamp-
ment can be arranged for at Devils Lake
this summer.
Col Burritt was in from Harvey with
his assessment books Monday. Needless
to state that they were found to be a
model OF neatness and .accuracy-the re-
suit OF countless years OF experience.
RI. Angus, travelling representative
OF the Globe Investment Co., with head
quarters at Fergus Fallsvisited Langdon
this week. Mr.. Angus is prime mover
among Minnesota's Pythian Knights and
holds the rank OF Captain in the uniform
degree OF that order.
The Good Templars Of the three lodges
in Cavalier county attended their union
picnic at Mona en- masse OH Saturday.
The elements We're with them and the
imbibers OF Adams ale had a big day
without any big heads. A. Schulke had
the lemonade stand privilege and did a
big business.
Langdon city schools close next week
| for their summer vacation OF two months
| and both teachers and scholars will en-
| Joy well earned rest during tie hot
weather that may be looked for between
now and September 1st The past week
the different departments have been
undergoing examinations for prom otion
and the results obtained will guide the
teachers in placing the children where
the most good will be attained when the
work of the ensuing year is taken up.
Prof. Sheehan will spend most of the
vacation in restful idleness here at home
in Langdon with possibly two weeks
jaunt looking up old faces at Cavalier
and Walhalla. Teacher Whitney goes to
his home at St. Cloud, Mimi, to mingle
for awhile with former class mates that
graduated with him from the state nor
NAL school there. Miss Lulu Hodgins
vacation will principally be enjoyed or
the shores of Devils Lake in company
with Langdon friends who willrelish thu
literary feast provided by the Chautau
qua society. Miss Oke's holidays will
not altogether be play. spell as she will
enter the summer school at the state uni
versity after taking brief visit to hel
home in Manitoba. 1t is expected the
board OF education will meet next week
before school closes and settle the ques
ton Of the make up Of the teaching stat
for the ensuing year. No important
changes are anticipated.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14

fourth the necessity Of an eight
months, school the advantage OF a
common grade and inviting their
help to advance the interests of
education.
The report of the committee was
adopted after thorough discussion
in which all Of the members took
part, Mrs. Howell also Mr.. Reeves
cited the examples Of other states.
Committees were appointed and
further business of the Association
was carried on at the evening ses-
sion. The Association adjourned
to meet at Toponis June 5th 1897.
Miss Maggie McGuinness
Secretary pro tenn.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
HIS LAST RIDE.
AN UNKNOWN MAN KILLED BY ! TRAIN
THE sHosHoNE YARDs-1HE BODY
HORRIBLY MUTlLkTEO.

On Wednesday evening the sec
ond section OF train "a, ran ovel
and killed an unknown man, II
the Shoshone yards about 400 feet
east OF the depot. About 7 car:
passed over the body after the man
fell off, and severed both his
legs close to the body and death
was no doubt instantaneous. The
head and trunk were outside the
track and the legs inside, and the
body had not been dragged an inch.
The deceased was an old soldier,
about 80 years OF age, and had been
about Shoshone for couple OF days
and was not a professional hobo ;
no papers were found upon the body
but some of the men who were with
him say that he had been working
recently for a G. A. R. man at
Union, Oregon,
The coroner,s jury rendered
verdict exhonorating the Oregon
Short Line railroad from blame.
Since the coroner's jury rendered
their verdict, several tramps who
were put off here state that the old
man was knocked off the train
with a club by a brakeman. The
train stopped and started again just
after leaving the depot, and a
brakeman was on top Of the train,
at the point where the body was
found when the second start was
made, this was noticed by a relia-
BILE ranchman who was waiting to
cross the track with team,
1t is learned that one brakeman
in this crew is addicted to the habit
of clubbing hobos and carries an
ugly looking club for that pur-
pose.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
FINAL PROOF
AND
ORIGINAL ENTRIES.

The Land Office Department having
ordered that the Clerk of the District
Court NAV take final proofs for settlers
on Government lands. and make orig
inal entries for them also,
4. S. Senter. clerk of the court in and
for Lincoln county, is now fully
equipped with all legal forms and land
office blanks, and can save money to
settlers by attending to their Land
Office business in Shoshone.
A. S. SENTER.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The Teachers Association met al
Shoshone at $50 a. m, May Stt
and in the absence OF the President
and Secretary, Mrs, Burnsides was
chosen President pro tenn and Miss
Maggie Guinness Secretary pro
tenn,
Letters of regret from President
McMahon and Secretary Mrs. S. E.
Pickren were read. Next in order
the roll was called and the follow
ing names added, Mrs. Howell, the
Misses Laura Patton and Maggie
McGuinness, Messrs Howell and
Reeves.
An order Of bushes was adopted.
The committee on the grading of
schools, consisting of Mrs. Gleason
Messrs Pratt and Wilson reported
in substance as follows:
That they have had the subject
under careful consideration and
they believe with the help OF teach
ers and districts. to secure an eight
months school. that grading them
would do more for the education of
the children than any other work.
They therefore recommend that a
committee of three teachers be ap-
pointed to select such a grade or
system of study as may be adapted |
to the schools of this county, and |
the superintendent be requested to
issue such instructions aud exam
nations as shall hold teachers and
schools up to the grade.
Second: That a committee be
appointed TO prepare an address to
he residents of the county, setting
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14

to him with case he will ask you
about your real estate and personal
property, write few lines and ask
you to sign them. You read to see
what it is and it is bill OF sale for
all your personal property and an
iron clad mortgage on your real
estate" The cowboy took his
seat and the opposition was called
for when it was found that the law
yers friends had fed, the cow boy
demanded vote on the question
and the unanimous verdict was that
the highwayman was the best man,
as he did not rob you, protesting to
be yeur friend. GroWler.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14

Henry lake is a beautiful lake OF
water with an area of about II
square miles and is situated ON the
dome of the continent in depres-
sion in the Rocky mountains near
Targees pass, Idaho. Henry lake
is of no consequence itself, out it is
the ''home" OF a most wonderful
floating island, which is seen first
on one side of the lake and then on
the other. The island is about 800
feet in diameter and has for its
basis mat OF roots and decayed
vegetation sufficient to support large
trees and a dense growth of under
brush. The edges of this floating
island are thin, of course, but near
the center it is several feet thick
and OF sufficient strength to sup
port a good sized summer hotel. if
some one could be found that
would care to make such venture,
There is a good sized willow thicket
near the center OF the island, and
scattered around among them are
several dwarf pines and aspenS.
These trees catch the breeze which
is continually blowing over this
highly situated lake, and, acting as
sails on a boat, move the 800 foot
island hither and thither over the
10 square miles of water at their
win. Old mountaineers who are
we'll used to all kinds of queer
.hings declare that the floating Is
and of Henry lake Is the most won
lerful thing to be seen in the
mountain regions of the United
Louis Republic.