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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
THE MISSOURI AND SIOUX.
A Pen Picture Of the Missouri and
Sioux Valleys as Seen in
Early Days.

We copy the following interesting de'
scrlption OF our most beautiful Sioux
Valley. from 1.-The Genesee Country" Of
which Mr. John Kennedy, brother Of
Hon. G. B. Kennedy of this city, is the
author:
when l reached that Missouri emf
nence in the long ago, an involuntary cry
sprang from my lips: Eden Eden! was
what I wanted to shout. l was ex.
tremely fortunate in getting there in
advance of railroads. Two hundred
miles of lovely prairie land intervened
between me and the farlhest advance Of
the revolutionary iron horse.
1T is not easy to describe the vision
which called forth my ejaculation. Two
noble rivers were within the field of
view, seen for many miles. To the left
was the mighty Missouri with every
gentle bend ornamented with few large
and shapely cotton wood trees, while be-
yond uprose the rolling hills of the
southern prairie. To the right came
down the Big Sioux, hugging closely a
lofty ridge sprinked over with sparse
growth of hardwood trees. The Eu.
pirates and the Tigris were before US;
their junction was at our feet; and be-
tween them lay more beautiful
Mesopotamia than ever fancy painted. 1t
was grassy plain, varying from five to
fifteen miles in width. The rank grass
extended to the waters edge on either
side, relieved only by the intermittent
fringe of lofty cottonwoods on the south.
ern border. Those mammoth trees were
offended with no underbrush; and below
their spreading tops Of foliage choice
gllmpses of the river were visible between
their stalwart trunks. Away spread the
vision throughout what seemed a realm.
We were looking into the Dakota Of the
eternities. That some one else has been
impressed as l was, is manifest by the
fact that today, few miles up that same
Big Sioux river, there stands thriving
village named Eden. The Missouri was
embracing and nursing its own grand
picture; for the Missouri under Provi
dence had made it ALL Pressing on
Nebraska and eating for ages into its sof,
hills, it had gradually left behind this
beautiful and fertile plain; it had gradu
ally carved out all the details of the
glorious picture. II is said that beasts
and birds have consciousness Of beauty,
that they are capable of great compla'
cency, that they pose, and even exac,
homage to their comeliness. 1t is true
that they construct their ha5itations
with keen sense of form as well as
comfort. Witness the orioles nest; wit
ness the graceful and exact geometry OF
the beehive and the spiders web; wit
ness eveL the symmetrical tunneling OF
the mole. But here was an inanimate
object, o mighty river, huge giant.
apparently as solicitous for the beauty OF
its surroundings as any breathing crea'
ture, and looking just as complacent in
the midst OF its self-made glories as the
comfortable oriole twittering and Groom.
ing in its pendant house OF beauty"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
SILVER WILL WIN.

So says Judge Caldwell Of the United
view is taken from the Denver News:
II have never for moment doubted
the result of the silver fight, remarked
Judge Henry G. Caldwell of the United
States circuit court. 1.-The cause will
win. do not say that it may win-but
it will win.' added the distinguished
juror, with an emphasis on the "will''
that resounded down the corridor. The
judge was sitting in the private room of
Judge Hallett, where he was engaged in
friendly conversation with others.
The silver cause" said he, is right.
eous cause, and have an abiding faith
in the final judgment of the American
people. am not politician. / have
been on the bench too long to think of
ever taking an active part in politics,
but my sympathy is with Bryan and the
cause he SO nobly represents. In my
opinion Bryan is one of the most remark.
able men of the times, and 50 is Towne.
If there is more eloquent and convinc.
ing orator in America than that man
Towne, have certainly tailed to hear
him. Towne leaves nothing further tc
be desired as an orator.
II have been very much interested in
watching the course of Bryan, and dc
not believe he has made any mistakes
since he was nominated last fall HI
seems to be growing stronger this year
and am glad to hear that he is making
money. He is man who will make
good use Of money. and those are the
kind of men who ought to have it. l,
requires brave man to take the position
Mr.. Bryan has assumed, but he has
never fllnched. We need never tear that
the right kind Of timber will not be
found when the needs of our country call
for the material with the genuine ring
about it. No intelligent American citizen
ought to doubt the destiny which awaits
this wonderful country"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20

was established and to pay for the same
in gold. Notwithstanding the SO cent
dollar was howled about in every sound
money paper, no man was found to offer
the first instaIlment of silver dollars.
This shows the hypocracy and dishon-
esty of the whole contention. For the
sake OF the argument we will admit that
the advocates OF the gold standard could,
by syndicates and combinations, estab-
lish premium temporarily or perman-
emily on gold, who would suffer? Not
the farmer or manufacturer as every
dollars worth of agricultural products
sold abroad would bring him the same
premium that gold was worth. The
manufacturer would have this same
premium added to the tariff on the i'm
portation of goods in his lines, and would
have an entire monopoly of their manu-
facture.
When Secretary Hugh Mccullough
entered upon the destruction Of the
greenbacks, he said something must be
done TO check the prosperity of the
farmers as they were receiving $3.50 for
every dollars worth of wheat they sold
abroad.
The only one to suffer would he shy
lock with his golden ducats or bonds.
Silver would pay his bonds and mort
cages and he would have little gold for
sale.
The war on silver is world wide cal
amity already, and if its enemies shall
succeed in exterminating it as money
metal, it will be the greatest calamity
that has befallen mankind since the dark
ages. 1t will check development in
civilized nations and put an end to all
advancement among half civilized peo.
pie for an indefinite etime.-Dubuque Qa. }
Telegraph.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Norway.

The Peoples party voters OF Norway
township will hold caucus in the Rom
mereim school house, No. 25, on Friday
night, August 27, at 8 o'clock, for the
purpose OF electing 6 delegates TO attend
the county convention of the above
named party to be held In Canton on
Saturday. August %.
Tom ULRIKsON.
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Rural school Commencement.

The commencement exercises OF the
rural schools will be held at Pioneer
Lincoln township, Saturday,
August 81, 1897, commencing promptly
at 2 p. m. All persons interested in the
work OF the rural schools are cordially
invited to be present.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20

ries complete line Of pure drugs. patent
medicines, wall paper, paints. oils. win
dow shades, jewelry, musical instruments
and notions. Mr.. Odell invites the pub
lie to give him call.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Highland.

A Peoples party caucus is hereby
called to meet IN the Steensland school
house. No. 7, on Friday evening, August
81, at o'clock. for the purpose of elect
ing 6 delegates to the county convention
to be held in Canton. August %.
JAMES HENRY,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Lynn.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be Peoples party caucus held in the
Norton school house, Lynn township.
on Friday evening. August 81. at Z
o'clock, for the purpose of electing 4
delegates to the county convention to be
held in Canton August %, 1897.
e. w. NORTON,
J. M. IvERsON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Lincoln.

A Peoples party caucus is hereby
called to meet in school house NO. ~,
Section Is, Lincoln township, on Friday
evening, August 81, at o'clock, to elect
delegates to attend the county conven-
ton to be held in Canton, August %.
A. J. WEsTBURY,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Canton Township Caucus.

A caucus will be held at the town hall
on Friday. August -, at 8 p. m. to elect
delegates TO represent Canton township
in the county convention, August %. All
opposed to the Repu blican party are re.
quested to attend. o. ALEXANDER.
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
BROOKLYN.

A caucus will be held at the Brooklyn
school house on Tuesday, August "a. at
8 o'clock p. M, to elect delegates to
represent Brooklyn township in the coun-
ty convention August 20. All opposed
to the Republican party are requested to
attend. @. G SODERsTRoM,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Democrats to Meet.

The Democrats of the City of Canton
will meet in caucus at the court house on
Thursday evening, Aug. 26. at o'clock
to elect delegates to represent this city
at the county convention to be held Aug.
%. CHAs CHRISTOPHER,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Delaware,

A Peoples party caucus is hereby
house on Friday evening, Aug. 81 at
o'clock for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the county convention to be held
in Canton, Aug. %.
G. B. YOUNG,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Eden.

A Peoples party caucus will he held
in the new school house, No. "a, on
Friday evening, August 81, at s o'clock,
for the purpose Of electng 4 delegates to
the county convention at Canton, August
%. T. M. THOMAS,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
PEOPLES PARTY CAUCUsEs.
Canton City Caucus.

A caucus will be held at the court
house on Friday evening, August ~, at
o'clock p. M, to elect 8 delegates to
represent Canton City in the Peoples
Party county convention August %.
E. s. O'NEIL.
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
Delapre.

A Peoples party caucus is hereby
called to meet at Tea, on Friday evening,
Aug. 81, at o'clock to elect delegates TO
attend the county convention to be held
at Canton, Aug. 2S.
ANDREW MEssNER,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
LaValley.

A Peoples party caucus will be held
in the Wood school house, Dist. Al, on
Friday evening, Aug. 81, at o'clock, for
the purpose of electing delegates to at
tend the county convention at Canton
Aug. %. G. NJ. IvERsON,
Chairman,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-08-20
MONEY cOLOAN

On real estate Call on L. H. LARSEN
Cashier Canton State Bank 36tf.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-08-19
From UncOnvicted Wits.

money is not everything"
81 should say not. Mine is
nothing" indianapolis Journal.
The New Missionary-Wa Wasn't
my predecessor a good man?
Chief Oolagalala-Without ex-
ception the best 1 ever tasted
Minneapolis Tribune.
Hilliard-Why do you always
send Felix a present of cigars and
wine on the anniversary Of his
marriage? Didn't he marry your
fiancee?
D'Auber-Yes, that's why.
Mr.. Nuwed- My wife cooked
our wedding dinner herself.
Friend-I suppose it was a
grand success.
Mr.. Nuwed--All but the turkey.
She stuffed it with oysters and
forgot to remove the shells.-Min-
neapolis Tribune.
Rev. Dogood: "My dear man,
you should think of your souls
welfare. Where will you spend
eternity? Remember, we are here
but for day, and when we are
gone to that"
Bill the Brute with 10 years to
serve): "You may be here for a
day and then gone. I amt"
St. Louis Republic.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-08-19
Twelve Pointed Paragraphs
From the Minneapolis Journal.

Most people are like eggs, too
full Of themselves to hold anything
else.
It's hard for anybody else to
please the man who is we'll pleased
with himself.
You never see a bankrupt at a
charity soup house. That's where
his victims go.
Politeness is an investment that
is often overlooked, but it yields
big dividends.
The milk of human kindness is
not very heavily enameled with
cream.
If the tombstones were reliable,
the devil would soon be wearing
mourning.
The charity that begins.at home
is often so discouraged that it
never gets any farther.
Truth is eternal; but Time
changes it from day to day SO that
it's own mother wouldn't recog-
nize it.
If the sun had nothing to do
but shine on the righteous, it
wouldn't have to rise so early.
Men and watches are judged by
their works: both have wheels.
Some men are born great and
some have to be elected.
Some men are like dice, easily
ratified, but hard to shake.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-08-19

Several species of moths never
eat after attaining perfect state.
They have no mouths and live but
a few hours.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-08-19
PROSPERITY

seeks to improve the character of socia
outcasts by direct lessons from the
lives and thoughts of outcasts.
The courier., 1897-11-13
sure Of His Facts.

Its a great story" said the visitor
30 the city editor. 20 whom he was sell
ing information about a coming divorce
case '.McSwigger found the core
spondent in his wife's room. and shot
at him four times. but missed. and now
he is going to sue for divorce"
''Eut how did you get your irforma-
ton. asked the editor.
Couldn't help IT," was the reply:
I'm the correspondent" FIX
The courier., 1897-11-13
Legal lteni-

what Is a vested Interest,"" asked
one of the lawyers who was examining
a candidate for admission to the bar.
"Well-er-I suppose you have
vested interest when you are compelled
to pawn your vest" replied the candi-
date. who was somewhat impecuni-
GUS
The courier., 1897-11-13
An Important whistle.

Mother tseverelyl-why didn't you
come when / called you?
Small Roy-Why, just as you was
calling me Tommy Traddles. down
street. whistled for me. l couldn't 60
20 both. could !?
The courier., 1897-11-13
Tonnny's Toilet.

Tommy observation-disclosures, is
this hair oil in this bottle?
Mamma-Mercy. no. That's mucil-
age.
Tommy (nonchalantly) Il guess
that's why / can't get my hat OF.
The courier., 1897-11-13

The New Robinson Crusoe
II was on an isle far out in the Pacific
Ocean.
The branches of the palm embraced
the branches of the wild orange, and
the banana bent its stately head and
whispered Of its love to his little cousin.
the lemon.
A man in matched roof and the
skins of animals came walking along
the beach, followed by his faithful
dog. Had You looked at the calm, sad
eye you would have known that he was
. u.~a with past.
III
Suddenly he stopped. An ashen pallor
spread over his face. He saw some.
thing in the sand.
1t was the print of bare foot.
".
He cried aloud:
Il fed from the world because Of It'll
II haunted me there, God knows was
innocent"
He fell to the earth and his eye became
CLASSY.
v.
Long years passed.
Sailors. seeking water. found on the
beach the skeletons of a man and dog
and footprint which grimly told that
Trilby had passed that way.
The courier., 1897-11-13

Rafferty, with q.
Drowning Negro-rse sinkin', Use a.
drownin.. Help. Mister Rafferty,.
The courier., 1897-11-13

Dashaway-I had a most realistic
dream last night dreamed I was rid
ing on the elevated road.
Cleverton-Why was X realistic?
Dashaway-When 1 woke up found
myself hanging to the chandelier.-New
York World.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22

In accordance with the action of the
Springfield (Mass) convention OF 1895, and
by invitation of the Mobile Association,
the thirty-second international Conven-
ton Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
Citations of North America convened III
that city yesterday and will continue
until the 18th instant.
The last international convention that
was held In the South maj in Atlanta III
lsSj-twelve years ago. During these years
there has not only been q remarkable
growth, but also a great deYelopmeilt III
this work among young men. Every Phase
of the work will be presented ana dls-
cussed. and plans will be made for the
work Of the coming two years.
All the railroads have given an excep-
tionally low rate, and 1t is expected that
large delegation will be present, espe-
cially from the Southern and Middle
States. Prominent speakers, not only
from all over this country but from
abroad. will be present, and will address
the convention. Prominent among these
are the following: Rev. c. ]. Sconeld, oil
East Mortified, Mass, and Mr.. John X.
Mott. college secretary of the lnterna-
tional Committee. who has Just returned
from tour of the colleges or the woriu.
and who has been so greatly used IN
bringing about such wonderful changes
I'm the college life Of our country.
The day following the convention tne
tbirty-seventh secretaries conference VIII
from Virginia are Mr.. II. 0. Williams.
international secretary; c. G: Kent, Jr.'
general secretary. Newport News; n. a.
Meacham, general secretary. Roanoke Z.
r. Towson. Norfolk. Heretofore the con-
fererce has been meeting annually, and II
is understood a strong effort will be made
TO have biennial meetings hereafter. some
OF the state conventions have been made
biennial i'm order that more attention
,niohf he given 10 the summer schools for
PihIe study and recreation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
NOTHING AGAINST THEM HERE.
The Richmond boys Arrcste" j"
pnittmorc VIII Not DC Held.


Masters Preston Rider and David
Wesiaer. the two youths OF THIS cny'
who. with another lad. named Charies w.
salter. who halls from elsewhere, anu
who are under arrest In Baltimore
ara still being held by Marshal Fly
These boys are about IL or IN years
Of age ard were arrested In the Monu-
mental city on Tuesday, ana they
were at that time trying to dispose OF q
,adv's gold hunting-case watch. bearing
the name ~. G. Leonard under tne cap
covering the works ana . 'e ~, ,,rnen,e o
the outside Gaze. Sa!ter had the tiinep'ee 81
in his possession. and when question: ~
said he purchased it from man III
Fredericksburg. ,, 80
celyed a letter from Marshal Fry explain
ing the circumstances under which INC
lads had been taken In. ana asking WHat
should be done with them. MAJOR how-
ard promptly replied to Marshal Fry by
stating that the sa,ter poy was no
10 highly-respectable families. The Chiet
of Police added that he did not know that
such a watch was missing from TINS CITY
and that he had no INSTRUCTIONS W give
relative to the youths ,,.,.,
Young Rider is a son of Mr.. Mordecai
IT, Rider OF No. 1882 east Main street
When seen yesterday morning, MI RIDER
Weisiger left home Monday night OF last
week. without the consent Of their pa
rents. His son had been given the beneht
OF q good education but was inclined 10
be wayward.
Young Wesiger is a school-boy. and
lived with his widowed mother at No LOG
east Cary street. She is deeply distressed
at his actions but courteousIy declines 10
talk for publication.
Mr. Rider received letter from his son
Tuesday, In which he stated that he had
stopped at Fredericksburg. where he met
Salter, who went with them 10 Wash
ington. The parents Of the Richmond
boys Will, it is thought, take no steps In
the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
Ecxv Cnses before His Honor.

The sinners stood aloof from the White
Temple yesterday morning. ana held up
their hands In molly horror at the very
suggestion that they should ever enter d
place where Justice was dealt out
In the case of Mike Kelly. charged
with allowing his vicious dog TO run on
the streets and bite Daniel Bowler, the
dog was ordered to leave town In twenty
fo1r hours under pain OF death. a month
ago the dog ran out in the street ana .is
caught the boy, who was passing: am,
throwing him down in the street, bit MN
and tore the flesh very badly
%. II. Scott. Frank Scott, and Tom
Pollard were charged with beating Il. n.
Hunter. and were required to pay the
costs. 49,,
r,i.h stealing 500 from w l.. Guiding,
was called but continued until the Ath.
In the case Of Lucy. Johnson, Mary John-
son. and Martha Harris (all coloreub,
charged with being disorderly in the
street. the accused were fined s. each.
Lavinla Cook and Eliza Scott were. also
charged with being disorderly, and were
fined $3.50 each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
Children of the Revolution.

The Patrick Henry Society, Children
of the American Revolution. will hold a
reception Thursday evening, April 29th,
at O'clock, and Friday afternoon at 6
O'Clock. AT the Loan Exhibition, under
the auspices of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. each child VIII per-
senate his Revolutionary ancestor, and
will be dressed in the costume or That
dav. There will be several attractive fea-
lures In connection with the occasion.
Miss Bel Perkins is chairman of the CON-
mittee. and Mrs. Mary Louise Harrison,
Miss Annie Wise Mayo. and MISS Mary
Lewis are associated with her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
an SOUTHERN
sacNN RAILWAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH 2


SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH ~
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA,
200 A. n. No. II. southern Express,
daily for Atlanta, Augusta, and
points south. Sleepers Richmond
70 Danyille Greehnisooro,;d saaiispgfy'
Sleeper open at $3.50 Z. NJ. NJ,
Connects at Danv.lle with the wash
ington and southwestern Vestbule
limited 90. 30, carrying sleep,
sgrs New c Horh 20 Ash aHd NasR
Vile. New York 70 Memphis. New
York TO New Orleans, New YORK
10 Tampa, New York 10 Augusta
also. .flrst-elass day coach between
lions are made for all points in Texas
1900 noon, No. 8. solid train daily. for
Charlotte, n. G. Connects at Nose
ley, with Farmyille AM and PoghatIan
vile, oxford. Henderson. and Dur
nam, and at Greensboro for Dur
ham, Raleigh. and Winston-Salem;
at Danyille with No, So United
states East NAL a soid po TRAIN day
which carries sieeDers New York
to New Orleans. and New York
TO Jacksonville; also Pullman
tourist sleeper every Saturday Wash
ington to San Francisco without
600 p pm" n. No II. local. daily except Sun
day for Keysville and intermediate
TRIMS siiSsS' ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
&c :. n N From Atlanta and Augusta.
$40 A. NJ. from Keysville.
local FREIGHT TRAINS
Nos. 6l and G., between Manchester and
Neapolls, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
Cbesnuenkc md Ohio improvements

The Chesapeake and OHIO Railway Com
pany has commenced the erection OF
new depot and hotel at Cufton forge.
When the improvements are complete the
company will move its main offices. now
at West Clifton Forge, TO the new build
ing. and through trains will stop at chr
ton Forge instead OF West Clifton Forge
as at present. 1t Is rumored that Gladys
Inn VIII be turned into hospital. 1t will
be remembered that the lobby of this fash
ionable little hostelry was the scene OF
the killing OF Colonel Henry q. Parsons
James G.. Blaine's great friend, and the
owner OF Natural Bridge who was there
shot TO death by Captain Goodman. rail-
way conductor. about three years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
Annual OrasoricaI Contest Tonight.

The annual oratorlcal contest OF the
Mu Sigma Rho and Phllologian Literary
societies OF Richmond College VIII t she
mace in the College Hall tonight. This
will be the programme: Welcome John
Edward johnson, president Philologian;
First orator X. Wolsey Cawthon, Philo-
Logan: Second orator. W. Ernest Gibson,
Ma Sigma Rho; Third Orator. j. X. l..
Johnson. Mu Sigma Rho; Fourth or Ii,t.L,
Charles G.. Mcdaniel. Philologian; Fifth
orator, George n. Skipwith. Mu Sigma
Rho: Good Night, J. Alfred Garrett
president Mu Sigma Rho.
The committee in charge consists OF
Messrs. John Jeter Hurt Chairman, Eu-
gene Carroll. william g. bearing. Will
lis w. Edwards, Ernest O'Bannon,
Charles T.. Stuart.