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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19
No.To.Rac for Fiftv Cents

In time of war you should prepare for the
cemetery
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19

WHEN bilious or costlve, eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; 10c., CSC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19

If afsicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at sc. per bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

A Tip to Georgian Experiment
suggested-The Parties Respon-
sibIe-Taking No Chances-How
to Rivet Attention, Etc, Etc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19
TAXING NO CHANCES.

"Its very strange he committed
suicide because refused him.
"Perhaps he was afraid you might
change your mind. Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19

sGive her air! Give her airw
s'What's the matter? Has woman
fainted?" 'sNo; her bicycle tire has
fattened." y Philadelphia North Amer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19
Ponder Over 1t.

The road which leads to wealth is full of bhn'
lanes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19
The FIVE CHAPTERS.
BY FRANCIS E. HAMILTON.

"Write P. o. Box 1901, London" As an
American I have all q Yankees curiosity,
and therefore am writing. | must insist.
however, upon reply. My personal
knowledge Of this coin begins only as stated;
but when saw the inscription / hunted up
the native and dragged from him by bribe and
irrigation all that he knew Of the same. He
had received it months before from Rus
sian official, recently arrived from St. Peters
burg, whom he met on the Lena River.
Where that man got 1t is only to be con-
iectured. / shall probably spend 1t, set it
in motion again soon; but I would be
pleased 70 hear WHY it bears this strange re-
quest. am United States naval officer
sent 10 this far land by my Government TO
aid IN the search for the crew OF the lost
Jeanette. Very respectfully,
IouN NJ Harlow
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19

To the Unknown: Except to drink vodka,
attend Greek church and gamble there re-
mains nothing for Christian Cd to do in
this "heel of the world" but write. Two
days since, when paying for some furs which
had bought from Tunguse Indians, one Of
them gave me in change an English guinea,
Happening to examine 1t later I discovered
engraved In small letters near the head,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-05-19

81 E Englishrnan
tur ned to b 8
American friend,
and calling his at.
tention toa guinea
that hung from his
watch chain, said :
"What do you
find on that?"
The other ex-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
South DAKOTA Farm Lands.

Rapid City, S. D., Special. - The
Chicago Tribune recently sent to the
papers correspondents in the twelve
great agricultural states seeking in
formation as to the number of acres,
the value on Sept 1, 1896, the value
Sept. l, 1897, and the increased per-
centage of sales. The reports from
South Dakota come from Twenty-Five
different counties. representing TO-
S33.934 acres. The value of these lands
Sept. 1, 1896, was S1O6.131, hob. On
Sept. 1, 1897, the increased value was
$139, 44O,S64. The sales are reported
to have increased from 10 per cent in
Brown county to $50 per cent in Pot
ter county. The average increase in
South Dakota is put by the Tribune at
$500 an acre. Six counties in the
state reported increases from S. to
SIS an acre. twenty-one an increase of
less than SIS. and three report no
change at all. 1t is estimated that if
the balance Of the state should show
all increase equal to those reporting,
the total increase of the farm lands in
the state would be more than $5O,CCO,-
600
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Seriously Maltrated.

Torman, N. D., Special John Nc.
Donald, brought over from Harlem,
lies at the Midland house under the
care of the county physician, totally
paralyzed. except that he can move
one arm slightly. the result of injuries
received by rough handling by gang
of tough citizens of that place. 1t is
reported that Mcdonald was engaged
In game Of poker, winning consid-
erable money. After the game the
crowd set upon him, stripped him Of
nearly all his clothing, and, taking his
money from him threw him into the
street. He made his way to the liv-
cry stable, went up stairs and lay
down in the hay. He was found here
by one Of the men, Gray, who was in
the game with him, and who, upon
discovering him, dragged him to Che
window and threw him out He fell
in such Il manner as to injure his
spine. The doctors say he cannot re-
cover.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
He mesteader. Win Ont.

Chamberlain. S. D., Special. - The
register and receiver of the United
States land office in this city have re-
ceived official notice from the COM
missioner Of the general land office Of
the denial by the secretary Of the in
terror of the motion for review in
the case of the townsiters of the North
Chamberlain town site against Eliza
Reynolds and Henry ]. King, home
steaders. This is an important case.
which has been bitterly contested for
several years. The local land office
decided in favor Of the homestcaders.
and the commissioner of the general
land Office and secretary of the in
terror. to whom the case was appealed
by the town siters, sustained the de-
cision Of the local officers. After this
action by the secretary the townsitcrs
filed motion for a review. This was
argued both orally and by briefs be-
fore the secretary with the above re-
suit. The land involved joins Cham
berlain OIL the north, is plated into
two-acre lots, and is occupied by many
of the townsiters, as we'll as by both
homestead claimants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
IN NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND Forks FAIR.
ut IL a Big Ono Old Settlers and
Hardware Men Meet,

1t 10 Big One Old Settlers and
Hardware Men Meet.
Grand Forks, N. d., Special. - The
third annual street fair opened with
the largest first days attendance ever
gathered for n similar event. Third
street for distance of ten blocks Is
lined on either side with booths filled
with products of the farm, garden,
workshop and home. The displays
are the best ever shown here, espe-
cially in vegetables, while the cattle
exhibit is good.
Fifty per cent of the hardware deal
ers Of the state were in attendance
at n meeting held for the purpose Of
forming a state organization. Mayor
Kelly Of Devils Lake was chosen as
chairman. 1t was unanimously de-
cided to organize. Catalogue houses
and department stores are the evils
the dealers hope to mitigate.
The seventh annual meeting Of the
Old Settlers Association of the Red
River Valley was held. At the bust
ness meeting J. X. Swan Of Grand
Forks was elected president, Col.
Lounsberry of Fargo, secretary, and
ID. NJ. Holm Of Grand Forks, treasur-
'er. New bylaws were adopted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
A Fir.urcial Puzzle.

Fairmont, Mimi, specialization
has largely extended system Of
water works, and a nice question now
arises as to when the contractors -
Fairbanks, Morse & Co.-are to look
for their pay, there being no money to
speak Of in the treasury. Arrange
ments lad been made to pay the con-
tractors with village orders, local
banking house having agreed to cash
them, but doubts arose as to the legal
ity Of this procedure, which doubts
were verified by referring the matter
to the attorney general. 1t is thought
now that efforts will be made to bond
the town, but it is difficult to see how
that can be done with the total valua-
ton 100000 and present bonded in
del tedness in excess of $4,000. In
the meantime fine question of re-
spcrsibility arises regarding the work
already done, which amounts to sew
eral thousand dollars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
SONS OF HERMANN.
MonuH emit to Germany's Hero Dedi-
Gated ut New Ulm.

MonuE ent to Ger.nany's Hero Dedi.
Gated at New Ulm.
New Ulro, Mimi, Special.-About
10000 people were here Saturday and
the city was in gala dress. Gov.
Clough and staff, on their arrival, were
met by Company A and Burg's bat
terry, which fred the usual salute.
after escorting the governors party
to the hall the procession formed. 1t
was about a mile long and very elab-
crate, including civic and military
features. Many of the floats were
very fine. Joseph Vogel, mounted on
q white horse, represented Hermann,
the hero of Germany, surrounded by
his body guard with heavy helmets
AMI spears. The procession proceeded
to Hermann park, where the magnifi-
cent monument Of Hermann was UNI
yelled. The ceremonies at the park
were very imposing and continued
several hours. The main address was
given by Julius Schuetze, while short
speeches were made by Gov. Clough
and Paul Gerhard.
A resolution was passed limiting rep
resentation in the next convention to
one delegate for every 500 members,
two delegates if the membership is be-
tween j.cGo and 1000, and one addt-
tional delegate for every fraction over
500 above 10000. One Of the most i'm
portant acts Of the convention waa
the adoption of a resolution for the in
corporation of the national grand
lodge by act of congress. Another
matter Of Importance to Sons of Her
mann all over the Union was the de-
cision to have the national lodge as
sumo and guarantee the payment OF
the sum advanced by the Minnesota
grand lodge last spring for the COM
pletion of the Hermann monument.
This sum amounts to $5,697. At the
conclusion Of the convention a resolu-
ton Of thanks was rendered the local
lodge and citizens Of New Ulm for the
many courtesies and hospitable treat
ment accorded them, and Retiring
President Paul Gerhard was present
ed with 500 in gold and a beautiful
medal. Grand Secretary Richard
Schaefer was also honored with gift
of 500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
PRAIRIE rIRns.
Coz ditions Ripe for widespread De-
atructlOn. ~ WI

otFuCtlO0. 3ssi s9s u
Chamberlain, s. D. Special. Tho
Missouri river and adjacent bluffs In
this vicinity are enveloped in dense
clouds of smoke, which indicates that
prairie fires are raging somewhere in
this section. AS yet no reports of fires
have been received. Because of the
rank growth of vegetation this season
prairie fires have been looked forward
to with considerable apprehension.
Black River Falls. = Notices have
been posted by the secretary Of the in
terror warning people that the origin
of forest fires will be traced up very
closely and one convicted of malicious
ly or wilfully starting such fire will
get the full benefit Of the law, which
is fine of $1,000 and two years Inn
prisonment.
Rapid City, s. D.-A timber fire is
raging near Hill City, doing great
damage, Already, it is estimated.
1000 acres have been destroyed. Spe-
eial Agent Green is doing his best to
check the fire. The cause is unknown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Prosperitv Thur.t on HIN.

Mitchell, S. D., Speclal.-Last spring
Frank Graham couldn't sell his farm
near here for any price. This fall he
wouldn't dispose of it at the same
figure had he ever so many offers. In
June he was willing to accept SIS per
acre. He agreed to throw in the crop
ard give the purchaser all the time he
wanted to make the payments. But
he couldn't find a taker. Now he has
1000 bushels of wheat, LOO bushels
of oats. 5000 bushels of corn in the
field and still retains title to the farm.
He would not sell at 500 an acre with
out the crop. Most of the wheat
grades No. and sells around "a cents.
Last year the same grade brought but
81 cents. The corn is well matured
and out of danger Of frost. The case
is one Of thousands throughout the
Northwest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
South Dakota's University.

Vcrmillion, S. D., Special.-The state
board of regents has been in session in
this city for the past two weeks. In
compliance with the law of 1897 all
diplomas hereafter will be issued by
the regents. Inquiry among fifteen
state universities shows that eight use
English diplomas only, namely: ILL
nois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio,
Texas. Utah and Wisconsin. Cali
fornia, Missouri and Nebraska use
Latin for courses in arts, English for
all others, and Michigan's course is al
most Identical. North Dakota and
South Dakota will both change to the
English this year. which makes ten
out of the sixteen universities using
the English exclusively for their di-
plomaS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Needs REORGANIZATION.

Lisbon, n. D., Special.-The recent
special inspection of Battery H of
Lisbon developed the fact that both
Capt. Hughes and his brother, the
first lieutenant, We're absent without
leave, and have been away from their
command for so ne time. AS q cOnse-
quence the organization was in poor
military condition, and needs reorgan-
ization badly. 1t has, therefore, been
intimated to Capt. Hughes that his
resignation would be acceptable. In
the meantime Judge Allen, who is sec
ond lieutenant, is trying to bring order
out Of chaos.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Diphtheria Mt Monvel.

Grand Forks, N. D., Special. - DR..
Loo, who was called to Marvel, sent
back the startling information that he
had discovered six cases Of diphtheria
in one family in that village. The
family is that of John Broten, a Scan
dinavian harnessmaker, who lost one
child only a short time ago of the
dread disease. 1t is supposed that the
germs have fingered about the premi-
ses until the other six children have
contracted the disease. The patients
are being treated with anti-toxine, and
it is hoped that it can be successfully
handled without other fatalities. The
health officers were at once notified
and steps have been taken to establish
strict quarantine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Minor Events.

Minor, N. D., Special. - Richard
Johnson Of White Stone Till, Sargent
county, lost his threshing separator by
fire. Although MIR. Jollnson's loss
was a heavy one lie received a new
separator and lost only two days
threshing.-School at this place has
commenced with A. A. Miller as
teacher in the advanced department
and Miss Minnie Tisdel teacher in the
primary department.-The tenth an
nual teachers institute will be held at
this place Oct. j, and conclude Oct. 8.
Ole GundcrSon, marshal, arrested
three hobocs, supposed to be the
parties who robbed the bank at La
Moure, but the sheriff who came to
identify the prisoners decided that
they were not the parties wanted and
they were discharged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
A STRIKING SIGHT.
Twelve Hundred Sioux Commemo.
rate the Lords Supper.

Twelve Hundred Sioux Commence
rate the Lords Supper.
Grow Greek, s. D., Special. - The
annual conference Of Sioux Indian
Christians has closed, There are
25,OOO Sioux Indians. of whom 5000
were represented in this great gather-
ing. They represented thirty-four
Presbyterian and Congregational
churches with a membership Of 1000
There were 500 delegates present and
the entire attendants was 1000. Ad-
dresses were delivered and discussions
participated in by prominent whites
and Indian missionaries. The most
prominent Indian speakers We're the
Eastman brothers, the Renville broth
ers and the Frazee brothers, and the
whites We're the Riggs brothers and
Rev. John +. Williamson. On Sabbath
morning from 1000 to 1,5OO commune
cants. mainly Indians, celebrated the
Lords supper. 1t was striking
sight
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Prisoner Walked Away.

Casselton, N. D., Special.-During a
trial of bootlegger, one Murphy,
alias Blinkey Morgan, who is work
ing out sentence for the same Of
Tense in the county Jail, made his es-
cape in a very cool manner. He was
brought up from Fargo to testify in
this case, and while temporarily out
of the custody of the deputy sheriff,
who went to serve some papers, leav-
ing him in the court room, he walked
out and has not been seen since. The
pursuit was instantly organized but
has proven of no avail. He has dis
appeared as completely as though he
had never been here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Pythinn. Elect Omcer.

st. Paul Special.-The grand lodge
of knights Of Pythias elected officers
as follows: Grand chancellor, Robert
S. Stratton, Minneapolis; vice grand
chancellor, George Tousley, LIE Sueur;
grand prelate, Rev. G. G. Rollit, Red
Wing; keeper of records and seals.
Fred E. Wheaton, Minneapolis; grand
master of exchequer, A. c. Godfrey,
Minneapolis; grand master of arms,
G. D. Clinton, Howard Lake; grand
inner guard, John Costin. Jr., Virginia;
grand outer guard, Richard J. Angus,
Fergus Falls: grand trustee, John V.
I. Dodd, st. Paul; representative to
supreme lodge, E. H. Milham, st.
Paul,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Shakopce, Mimi, Special.-The city
of Shakopee is dressed in her gayest
colors on account Of Scott county's
first street fair being held here. The
exhibits are exceptionally good, and
liberal premiums are offered. Unlike
most fairs there is an absence Of
street fakirs, the authorities having
taken every precaution to keep them
out.-Henry L. Vierling was arrested
by United States marshal and taken
to St. Paul before District Attorney
1tringer, charged with sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Curry Gang Captured.

Rapid City, S. d., Special.-A dis.
patch received at Belle Fourche states
that three members of the Curry gang
had been captured near Red Lodge,
Mont, by posse headed by Stock De-
tective Hicks, which has been on the
trail since the bank robbery at this
place. The men captured are Curry,
leader of the gang: Kid Robinson, for
several years wanted for cattle rust
Inns. and man ramed Terry. The
fourth mau is being pursued. On man
was captured at the time Of the rob-
berry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Weather Stations to Be Closed.

Weather Stations to Be Closed.
Lisbon, N. D., Special.-Orders have
been received from the chief Of the
weather bureau to discontinue the
corn and wheat region station at Lis
bon, N. D., for the present crop sea-
son, after Sept. 30, as we'll as the eigh-
teen other stations in the Northwest
reporting to the Minneapolis weather
bureau. Telegraphic reports OF the
weather conditions existing daily
have been sent from these stations
during the crop season, and the Office
at this place has not missed a single
report during it's existence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Deadwood, S. D., Special.-Eighteen
years ago, Sunday, Sept. 26, 1879, oc-
Cured the great Deadwood fire which
destroyed nearly every business house
and dwelling in the city and caused a
loss of $3.OOO,OO0. The whole business
portion was lost. Buildings were soon
erected on larger and more sub
stantial scale. Western pluck and
energy in few weeks rebuilt city
and the fire Of 70 is remembered but
in history. The old lot on which the
fire originated is being covered with a
three-story stone *nd brick store build
ing
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Zumbrots Bank Schedule

Red Wing, Mimi. Special.-The re-
port of Receiver Scofield, of the as
signed Bank of Zumbrota, from May
2, 1895, to Jan. 1, 1897, just filed with
lions during the period amounting to
$S.G64.33, and disbursements of total
Of S3,69O60; leaving a balance of $4,-
97473. He holds besides, secured notes
of total of $4,740, unsecured notes
amounting to $7.O33.73, overdrafts ag-
gregating $614.35, and real estate Of
an estimated value Of $500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Needs No Pension Now,

Casselton, N. D., Special. - Henry
Richards, aged tifty-three, a veteran,
met his death, being killed by a horse
falling on him and crushing in his
chest. lie was working for &. Lee
Clark. When found the horse was
still ON him, being mixed up in the
harness. Deceased was blowing, and
alone at the time. He had been with
Mr.. Clark eleven years. and was a
faithful, Industrious man. He had
been examined for a pension about a
month ago. His relatives live in
Cortland, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Type and Town Reco, DIS Gone.


Deer River, MIMI, Special.-The eff
fee of the 1tasca News was burned by
incendiaries just after the arrival Of
NJ. j. Taylor, it's proprietor, from St.
Paul and Minneapolis, where he had
been witness before the United
States court. The plant is total loss,
not a scrap Of paper nor a piece Of
material being saved. There was no
insurance. Mr.. Taylor being town
clerk, all books and documents be-
longing to the town were kept in his
office, all of which were lost.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Held Up the Wrong Man.

Lisbon, N. D., Special. = A cowboy
from Wyoming, having with others a
large number of Western horses IN
charge, claims to have been held up
at midnight while walking along the
railroad near the corral by two des.
Deradoes, who demanded that he hold
up his hands. He complied. but IN
doing so drew his revolver and struck
one of his assailants in the head. Sew
eral shots were exchanged but no
blood was split, and the parties all
scattered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
HERMANN's SONS ELECT.

Officers Chosen for the Coming Year
Next Session In Texas.
New Ulm, Mimi, Specialize ma
tional grand lodge of Hermann's Sons
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Julius SchuetZe, Austin, Tex;
first vice president, A. Eehrns, Chi
cago; second vice president, w. Stein
Great Falls, Mont; secretary, Richard
Schaefer, New Britain, Conn.,; treas
urer, Conrad Walters. The next meet
irg will be held at San Antonio, Tex,
in 1901,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Minnewaukon, N. d. Special-James
Morris is dead. making the third death
from the explosion of a thresh1ng
engine on the farm of r. r. Dresser
on the 25th. He was so badly injured
that death seemed a mercy. His side
was crushed in, his arm shattered be-
ycnd hope of saving, and his breast
and abdomen badly scalded. His eye
sight was also destroyed. He was
unmarried
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Determined to Die.

+, Glencoe, Mimi, Special. - Charles
Necoman, a farmer, tried to commit
suicide by cutting his throat After
severing the windpipe and slashing his
throat in horrible shape he tried to
hang himself to the rafters in the
barn, and was only prevented by his
inability to pass the rope between the
roof and the rafter. His wife died
some time ago and now his oldest
daughter is low with consumption. He
had become demented.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Gund Brewery Rebuilding.

La Crosse, Wis, Special.-Before
the ruins of the John Gund brewing
plant had ceased smoking a crew of
men were set at work removing the
debris and plans were being drawn
for the new buildings. A large force
are now at work repairing the stone
walls and laying the foundations for
the extensions. A force is also work
ing every night and the brewery will
be again in operation in a miraculous
~ short time. A large mailing house,
costing in the neighborhood of $780,
900, will be added to the establish
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Former Lisbonite Dead.

Lisbon, N. D., Special. - Mrs. Caro-
line S. Belnis, formerly of Lisbon, IS
dead at Niagara, Ont, at the advanced
age of seventy-fve. Mrs. Bemls came
to Lisbon in 1888, and was so favor
ably impressed with the beauty and
dcsira bility Of the location that she
purchased large landed interests ID
the neighbOrhOOd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
TAYLOR ACCOUNT SETTLED.

The Last Che elk Hna Eccn Received
From the Controller of the Cur
rency.
Pierre, S. D., Special. - The state
treasure:'s office has received the last
check from inc controller Of the cur
rency to settle the old Taylor account
in the RedI=ld bank, of which Taylor
was president at the time of the de-
falcation. The total amount of the
state deposit. with interest. has now
been covered back into the state treas
1lrv