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le Wahpeton Times
formerly .Red River Free Press, Established 1870
BY GEO. I\ GARRED.
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condem the party which lit does lint approve, re
serving always his rislit to applaud his on.
ponents or censure his friends, as the truth may
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free country.—[Uuriield.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, L88S.
Blaine would get gio.it oltl knock
out this year, while in '92 lie might
stand sonic show of an election.
The henincss of the hotness,
Is driving people wild
And ilie cu.^snes* of the swenrness
Is not a woe bit mild.
—Minneapolis .Journal.
The Republican Dakota warriors
in convention at Jamestown a lew
weeks since went off in a hurrah,
instantaneously smashing a number
of very respectable slates—focusing
all on good division thunder, and
strangely enough left out their
Hamlet! But we notice that the
wrong lias been repaired. "(JOY.''
Mellette lias bpen made national
committeeman.
The Republican platform makers
propose to incorporate in the Chi
cago document a plank recognizing
the advanced temperance sentiment
of the day in fact will go just as
near prohibition as possible and yet
not commit itself to absolut pro
hibition. The chances are that if
the Republican party is again de
feated, of which there is no doubt
in the public mind.it is likely to
espouse absolute prohibition four
years hence.
The Republican national central
committee decided by a vote of 19
to 9 to recommend the Dakota and
Washington territory delegations to
full fellowship in the deliberations
of the Chicago convention. It was
thought at the time the delegates
were elected that in case the con
vention decided to not thus admit
them, that it might at least admit
them .with the permission Jf each
from Dakota casting a fifth of a vote,
making the two votes all told.
Washington Territory sent six
delegates.
At Chicago in caucus young Mr.
Davis of Minneapolis said to his
colleagues that he didn't want the
earth, and that since he had been
asked to second the nomination of
Judge Gresham, that this honor
would satisfy him and he nominated
James O'Brien of Houston county
to be chairman of the delegation,
and Bob Evans was made national
committeeman. It would seem that
several of the twin city papers are
unduly anxious to poke fun at the
rising young orator's ambition to
shine in oratory. These people may
need Frank and be glad to get him
when he is a few years older.
„*j Ex Warden lieid of the Stii water
penitentiary and against whom War
den Stordock preferred very ugly
charges, some months since, at
tempted suicide Saturday morning,
notwithstanding the fact that he had
just won the slander suit clearing
his name of the charges set up by
Mr. Stordock. The attempt at sui
cide was a shot from a revolver, the
ball entering the left cheek And com
ing out at the right ear. It is
thought he must have been insane
t«the time of the startling deed. He
at once lost his reason, which he
gained subsequently and is of opinion
that he is suffering from a sunstroke,
and the doctors do not disabuse his
uiind of such ideas.
Eddy county has organized a
Democratic club, and starts out
with a first rate corps of ollicers,
constitution and by-laws and pro
pose to do their share in keeping
this a government of the people, by
the people and for the people. New
Rocktord is the county seat, ami it
is proposed to establish a newspaper
at this point to be known as the
James River Democrat. Thus it
occurs that Democratic principles
an being inculcated and the work
of organizing the party of the peo
ple in the territory is being rapidly
pushed along. On the territorial
question this club has taken the
sensible ground of admission as a
whole with the proviso of division
afterwards, in case the people in
terested demand it.
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A Candidate for Delegate.
Dr. Swaine, of Wahpnton, will be
unanimously supported by the Rich
land delegation at the Jamestowi*
convention for delegate. Dr. Swaine
is the territorial superintendent of
the hoard of health and consequently
chairman of that board. He is serv
ing his second term as Mayor of
Wahpeton, after a bitter fight
against him by a few sore heads. He
was elected by over two-thirds ma
jority and he carried the council
with him by the same majority.
His address to the city council upon
taking his seat for the present term
was a matchless address as a busi
ness inaugural, and in beauty of
language and thought it has never
been surpassed by a mayor in
the territory. His address 'to the
soldiers on last ineinoral day was
said by competent' judges to be one
of the grandest orations ever de
livered by an orator in Dakota on
that subject. His speech in the
Church caucus at Watertown,
against the proposition to read
Judge Bangs out of the party by
some Democrat for revenue only,
as a masterpiece of oratory in de
fense of an old Roman brother Dem
ocrat, and his fifteen minutes'speech
completely squelched all such ghoul
ish creatures and the question of
"'tiling anyone out of the parly in
hat caucus were never suggested
again during its farcial proceedings.
Dr. Swai::u would make a standard
•arer for our party that could suc
cessfully cope with any orator that
the Republican party could place, in
the Held besides he is a very suc
I'cssl'ul business man.
The doctor is a man in physical
appearance and social qualities that
has no superior in the territory, and
if nominated would make a vigornus
iiul, the Republican believes, a suc
cessful campaign, for the doctor
never docs things by halves and al
ways makes a success of everything
he undertakes.
In looking over the field at this
writing, the Republican believes that
the Democratic party has no man in
its ranks that is more available as a
successful candidate before the peo
ple than Dr. Swaine.
If any of our brother democratic
journals have a better candidate
with more of the element of success,
let them trot him out, and if they
can prove it, the Republican will
support him.—| Aberdeen Reuub
lican.
The above is a very pietty com
pliment to a deserving man, and
while we do not imagine it possible
for the Democratic part of the ter
ritory to elect the delegate this year,
notwithstanding the great propriety
there would be in such a course, we
can very sincerely assure the Re
publican or any others interested
that Dr. Swaine would as gallantly
bear the standard aloft and do as
much toward crvstalizing and
strengthening the party as could be
hoped for from any one, provided he
could be prevailed upon to arrange
his busines matters and accept the
responsibility. It will be a matter
ot*no small sacrifice to accept this
responsibility this fall. The stan
dard bearer will not only be to much
personal expense in making an ag
gressive canvass such as the doctor
would be satisfied with, but will
need to sacrifice in the way or busi
ness interests—all for the good of
the party,—and a man who cannot
do this should not accept the nomi
nation and it is looking at the
matter from this standpoint that
THE TIM£8 assures the Democracy
of the territory that it would make
no error in naming Dr. Swaine for
the possible sacrifice, provided lie
could be induced to accept. It re
quires a man of noble courage to
push such a contest in the face of
almost certain defeat in the abstract,
gaining only of whatever consolation
there may be in the way of
Strength
and good solid vigor to the party and
its interests.
If that sort of man had been nomi
nated two years ago instead of a
selfish political nonentity the
chances are the doctor would* not
have been impelled to the defense
of his old friend Judge Bangs, men
tioned by the Republican above.
Judge Bangs did a cowardly and
despicable thing in playing the part
of a traitor to his party, yet no one
at least Tin: TIMES does not blame
the doctor for taking the lloor in de
fense of his old time friend and as
sociate. The doctor did his work
timely and in good order. Hi had
known Bangs for twenty yiars in
timately and showed that the judge
'made a grevious blunder which
had
will be a thorn in his side as long
a3 he lives," and that he would
soon be sorry for it. On the other
hand the gentlemen introducing the
resolution made the mistake of go
ing too far. They should simply
have censured the judge and asked
for his resignation as a member of
the central committee. That would
have been enongh and with any sort
of urging it would have carried, as
it should have done. And now let
it be put down right here that should
Dr. Swaine become the standard
bearer of the Dakota Democracy
this fall, there will never follow,out
of selfishness on his part or with
his sanction, dishonest strife and
cowardly attempts to prostitute the
party to selfish ends, not to say at
tempts to destroy the party for years
to come, as the country has seen
was attempted by Day and Bangs
and a few busy body Republican
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newspapers and politicians, this
year. That is the sort of man Ma
jor Barrett speaks of when he men
tions the name of Dr. Swaine, and
we wonder if lie knows it. If so we
are glad oi if Wo wonder if the
major knows there is too much of
human principle and manhood about
Doctor Swaine to ever r.so any pos
sible position he might have in at
tempts to destroy a superior olllcer
as has been attempted by men call
ing themselves Democrats—in shame
be it acknowledged.
Watertown, June 10 The track
laying outfit on the Manitoba road
arrives to-night and will begin to
iron the road between this city and
Huron to-morrow morning. Through
trains will be running from Huron
to Paul by the 15th of August.
Minneapolis Star: One of the
reasons for Allen G. Thurman's
great popularity with the masses of
the people is the resolute stand he
made against the Union Pacific rob
bery attempted by Jay Gould and
his fellow conspirators. By methods
well known to the Jay hawker, legis
lation was passed in IsOl so chang
ing the terms of the original sub
vention as to permit the road to in
cur obligations that would take
precedence of the government's
claim, since that time, until ten
years ago, none of the roads were
making any preparations to meet
this indebtedness to the government.
Then Senator Thurman stepped in
and proposed the sinking fund act
whereby the corporations were com
pelled to pay annually from their
receipts a certain sum toward the
ultimate extinction of their debt to
the United States. The Chicago
Times, reviewing the history of that
interesting period, says
"C,ouUl was at once in arms. It
was preposterous in his view to
think of the people asking any re
turn from these highway robbers.
But as Thtinnan was in earnest
Gould found it necessary to make a
light. A large pacific loby was sum
moned to Washington. On the lloor
of the senate Gould's most adroit
and plausible ally was Blaine, of
Maine. All the lion in the old Ro
man nature was aroused. He knew
lie was right, and he meant to -pre
vail. And he did prevail. The
Thurman sinking fund became a law
despite the opposition of Blaine and
Gould. The-latter retired from the
Union Pacific, but the parties in
interest have done their utmost to
defeat the operation of the Thur
man act."
Important Land Decision.
Fargo, Dak., Special Telegram,
June 15: Last fall about a thousand
squatters' filings were offered at the
Fargo land ofiiee upon the indemnity
belts of the Northern Pacific. A
few of these were tried as test cases
for the whole, and these included
pre-emption, homestead and timber
culture filings. The land ollice de
cided these cases to-day in favor of
the squatters in all the cases. It is
understood that the railway com
pany will immediately appeal to the
commissioner, and whatever the
outcome the cases will probably go
to the secretary. These decisions
cover land in the Grandin and
Dwight farms and affect much val
uable property. Those who bought
in good faith from the railroad com
pany do not seem much worried over
the final result.
Mayor Ames Returned.
Mayor Ames returned home from
the east this week, after having at
tended the St. Louis convention,
where Kelly and Doran seem to have
carried things to suit themselves,
and the Star of Minneapolis inter
viewed the doctor as follows
Mayor Ames was seen at his office
by a Star representative shortly af
ter his arrival.
"What have you to say as to the
result of the contest with Doran at
St. Louis was asked.
The mayor's head dropped, and
after brief reflection he said
"Money."
"Are you a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor
"1 am not a candidate in the usual
understanding of the word but, if
nominated, I will run and will at
tempt to bring out all the Demo
cratic strength that lies in the un
explored corners of Minnesota. I
am in the hands of my party, and
will do what I believe is for its
best interests."
"If nominated would you expect
to receive Doran's support
"If he is a Democrat, yes.',
"Do you regard the possible can
didacy of h. M. Wilson as endanger
ing your chances
'I have given that no thought.
If Mr. Wilson can make a sure dem
ocratic success, and is.a stronger
man before the people than I am, he
is the proper man to take the Dem
ocratic nomination in the coming
contest."
"What did you observe as to po
litical sentiment on your trip?"
"It was much more enthusiastic
for the Democratic ticket than I had
anticipated. The busines interests
in the east will support Cleveland
nearly unanimously. They believe
him to be a safe man. Business
men are naturally conservative and
dread a change. Cleveland has
shown himself to be an ideal presi
dent."
"W hat are Cleveland's chances in
Xew York
"lie will carry the state by an
overwhelming majority against
Chauncey M. Depew or any body
else. The people in New York know
Cleveland, and they know when
they have a good thing."
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For the
Minnesota,
NORTHERN PACIFIC
—RAILROAD—
The direct hue between
ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS, OR DULUTH
And all points in
Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, Idaho,
Washington Territory,
OREGON,
British Columbia, Pitgct Sound
and ALASKA.
Kxprcss trains daily to which arc attached
Pullman Palace Sleepers and Ele
gant Dining Cars.
No
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Made on short noticc. Money always
on hand to loan on
i?ood
cliattc1 security.
MIKSCHB
Has Just Received a Large Stock of
sipiR/insra- -AJSTID SU'mmbb
DRY GOODS & NOTIONS.
His Stdtak of
Groceries is Fresh and Large.
ALL AT BOTTOM PRICES.
10 to 50 per ct. off.
NEXT THIRTY DAYS
sell Strictly at Cost my stock of
Furniture, consisting of ev
erything used in or about
the house. Call and
get my prices and see that it is no
humbug.
ALL GOODS WARRANTED
As Represented or Money Refunded.
City Furniture Stores
D. E. RICE, Prop.
W. H. HARKER,
AGENT AT
Lidgerwood & Wyndmere
For the Adjustable
Light Steel-Frame Esterly Binder
WITH FOLDING PLATFORM,
The Iiest Harvester in the Market. Jle also soils the NEW
ESTERLY and MEADOW KING
Mowers and Hay-Rakes.
A lurgesHppIyoi'thc best bindinir twine constantly on hand. Call
and see him.
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CHANGE »K CARS
PETWKKN
St.Paul& Portland
On any class of ticket.
EMIGRANT SLEEPERS FREE
The only All Rail Line to the
YELLOWSTONE PARK.
l-'or lull Information as to lime, rates, etc.
Address,
CHA8. 8. FEE
Cenei-al Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn.
Local Time.
I'nssongor i.'ot»» west arrives 8:05 a.m. Jo
oast. arrives 7:30 p. m., daily except Sunday.
Freight going west arrives 3:110 p. 111. Uoin^
east arrives "1:25 a. m., daily except Sumlay
Tliis line makes close connections with
trains at Wadena, on the main line Cram tlie
twin cities.
Etads & HcGollocli Lite CUPIF,
WHOLKSALK AND RKTAII. DKAI.K.KS IN Al.l, KINDS OK
Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors,
IOWA, Blinds, Building Paper, Paints,
NEBRASKA oils and Varnishes, Coal,Brick,Etc, Etc
-AND- Wahpeton, Dakota.
KANSAS.
A. McCULLOCH, Res't Partner.
real estate or
H. S. HYATT,
Three doors oast, of II. A. Workman's drug store.
I will
RAILWAY,
niul the famous
Albert Lea Route.
Two Through Trains Daily
From St. Paul and Miiineapoli
To Chicago
Without cnange. connecting with (lie fast trains
ol' all lines lor the
E.1ST SOUTHEAST,
The DIRKCT ami ONLY LINE running through
cars between MINNKAPOLIS ami
DES MOINES. IOWA
Via Allien I.ea and Ft. Dodge.
t37~SOI.ID THROUGH TRAINS^
—Between—
Minneapolis & St. Louis
ami the principal cities of the Mississippi valley
conneeetin?: in union tep«t for all points
south anil southwest.
MAW HoiTRS SAVKD anil tlje only line run
ning Two Trains Daily to KANSAS CITY
I veil worth ami Alduson, making connections
with the Union Pacific ami Atchison, Topeku &
Santo Ko Railways
fS-'-Cln.sp connections made in Union Depot
with all trains of the St. Paul, Minneapolis &
•Mamtiilia .Northern l\ieilie _st. Paul & Dulutli
Railways, iroin ami to all points North ami
Xoi'thwest.
TIIOS KITZSIMMONS
Agent, Wahpeton.
\v:iy are composed of Comfortable Day Coaches
magiiillceut Pullman sleeping cars, Horion re
clmiiig chair cars, and our justly celebrated
PA1.ACK DIN'INU CARS.
I ^Vl.BS. OF BACUAGK CIIKOKF.D FUKK
VKnrcalways as I.ow as the Lowest
For rime Tallies, Through Tickets, etc., cal
upon tlie nearest Ticket agent or write to
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K. A. WHITTAKKR,
Oe»'i Pais, and kt Ag't, Minneapolis, Miou.
Great Bargains at A. M. Stern's
We And ourselves with a stock of goods on hand too large, consider­
ing the lateness of the season. We have marked down our entire stock
of goods. You must see them and you can't help but get one of those
great bargains we are offering. We just mention a few:
MEN'S BLACK WORSTED SUITS at $ 4 00
MEN'S UNION SUITS at 6 00
MEN*"S CASSIMEHE SUITS at ... 8 00
MEN'S FINE WORSTED SUITS 10 00
500 Jeans Pants at 61.00, .$1.25 and $1.40. 50 pairs of IJlue Denim Over
alls at 50 cents. Children's suits, age 4 years to 12, from .-51.00 up.
GOODS ARE ALL MARKED IN PLAIN MURES
Respectfully,
A. & M. STERN,-
The Leading Clothiers, Wahpeton.
THE NEW RAILROAD
Running into South,-111 Richland County
TOTJOHHIS LIDG-BRWOOD
WIII- I:I-
SMYTH & DORSEY
Handle the most extensive and best selected stock of
In the county, comprising Osborne Steel and Empire Binders, Osborne
Empire and Uradlej Mowers, 1!rail ley Rakes, Ri-iuliey, Norwegian and
,n.
]5"KSies
AT-
FAIRMOONT
Are proving ^ood property and Fairniount is surrounded
by as jrood a section of Fanning Lands as can be
FOUND IN AMERICA, and all classes
ot citizens here are ^-ettiiii 011 in
the world, which makes this one of the best trading centers
in Dakota. If yon want
E A E S A E
Fail-mount is destined to be the
Juncion Cilyoflhe Southern Red River Valley.
Three ran roads and the surveyors of tlie Duluth, Fermis Falls &
Llack IIill bail road are now here. Tlie Manitoba, the C. & St Pv
and the great new line, the Minneapolis & Pacific give us untold advance
ages Grand opemngs here for Merchants, Mechanics, and Capitalists of
a!l It..ids One sale of *5,000 starte,i the boom and opened Uie
many to the lacts above noted, that the town is not overdone, but has' room
for all that the wants of the surrounding country may be supplied,
llneo elevators are kept busy most of the year receiving our lar'e crops
Lots will be donated for a first class hotel/ Flouring mill com pain now
orgamzing creamery and cheese factery being pushed. Room for all to
make money. For particulars see
POMEROY & CO,
1
Etc. Also agents for the Minnesota
l/hiei lluesher, Giant, and Stillwater Engines anil liinding Twine, all at
reasonable prices. Thresher repairs a specialty full line of repairs for
all kinds of threshers constantly 011 hand. Fair dealing and satisfaction
guaranteed. Call and see us.
1 Real Mate
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ANSJLUUM/1 JLSkJ U61/U\J ANS
John Shippam,
Money to Loan on Farms in Richland, Sargent, JMierts ami
Cass Counties, D. T., and in Minnesota.
BOO Farms For Sale.
of Post Ollice, Wahpeton, D. T.
Final Proof and Land OtHcc business. Ollice first door West
TOWN LOTS
JJ
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710 LUMRER EXCHANGE, MINNEAPOLIS
JOS. C. HENVIS,
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FAIIIMOUNT. RICHLAND CO., DAKOTA
GET YOUR BUGGY
WAGON AND SIGN PAINTED
Your Rusiness Houses and
Homes Decorated
by me. Come and see the NewgPalterns in
W A A E
and Decorations which I,
3D. J"olmson,
will show you at the AUCTION MART, opp. Headquarters
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