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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
General News Condensed.
ss1satioaai Prayer 10 Congress.


The prayer OF the Chaplain OF the IA.
aonal House OF Representatives was as
follows: Give ear. oh God OF Jacob. and
awskea as to see the danger which threat
EMS the civilized world, revolution more
trefnendous than any Of which history
tells IN which the scenes Of the reign of
terror may be enacted Ia eyeey capital Of
Europe and America. For long the lew
have maGtered the many, because they I'm
aerstood the open seeret-the tools
70 them that can use them. But now
.he many have learned the secret Of
organization, drill and dynamite
Rouse the rich Of the world to understand
that the time has come for grinding selfish
monopoly to cease, that corporations may
get souls in them with Justice. honor. con
hdenee and human kindness. Teach the
rich men oil the eoantry that great fortunes
are lent them by thee for other purposes
than to build and decorate palaces, to
found private collections Of art, to stock
wine cellars, to keep racing studs and
yachts and find better company than
hostlers. grooms and jockeys, booksellers
AMI bookmakers. Teach thea, oh, God.
that II Is thee Who has given them power to
setthese fortunes, that IL is toprove them,
to know what is in their hearts, whether
they viii keep thy commandments orno. and
that these Commandments are thou shalt
love the Lord, thy God. with all thy heart,
and thy neighbor as thyself; that il the rich
meH OF our land keep these commandments
the poor viii follow the example, and we,
at least. viii be saved from the days OF
tritnlation that are Fast coming on all the
world. Help US. on, God, and save US.
Mr.. Grosvenor asked unanimous con-
sent that the prayer be printed in the Rec
ord-
Mr.. james objected. Temarking, soto
voce TO the gentleman who asked him to
withdraw his objection, that it was made
because the prayer was an ineendisry
speech.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

swedenborg's ideas on the civil SER
vice have been brought out by con-
tributor The seer in 1928 took his
seat in the Swedish diet. Thirty -five
years later he wrote as follows: "Ii
a person has it in his power to obtain
an Office OF distinction, but knows
that another person, who is also a
candidate for it, would be more ser
viceable to his country, and on that
account gives up the place to the 9th
er, he has a good conscience. We
are progressing in the matter OF civil
service reform. but from the present
outlook, nothing less then the advent
of the millennium can bring Sweden
borg's idea into general practice
among the politicians.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

The collections of internal revenue for the
FIRST eight months of the fiscal year endins
June 30, 1885, amounted to So, l5S, 200,
an increase OF 81, 4l6, 1888 over thereceipts
for the corresponding period of the last
fiscal year. The principal items ofincrease
we're S59T ,335 from spirits, III. 949
from tobacco and $500, 544 from ferrreuted
liquors. The only decrease was S45, SIS
on miscellaneous items. The receipts foi
February were sSS1. 236 in excess Of the
receipts for the same month of the proceed.
ing year.
The contract for building the Colorado
capitol building was let to one D. Richard.
son of Chicago. for $3.50, Ass.
Tie March debt statement shows a re
duetion Of over sI4. 600, 900 in the pablo
debt. and an increase OF net gold ia the
treasury of see, COO, 900 over she state
msat OF a year ago. The secretary has
only recently made bond call, preferrins
to accumulate gold for that purpose so as
to be on the sale side.
The secretary OF war has received a dis
patch from Gen. Crook confirming reports
OF the surrender and subsequent csc ape o
Geronimo and part OF his band but Civ
ing no details in addition to what haA al
ready been published.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

Gov. Swineford. who lived for many
years in the North Peninsula of Michi-
gan, Is just suited with the climate OF
Alaska. He writes that the coolest
day at Sitka, during the past winter,
which has been an extraordinarily Sc
we're one according TO old residents.
was the 9Th of January, when the
thermometer registered above zero.
The ground had been covered with
snow but two days. and the grass was
green, so that cattle could subsist in
the field without shelter or feeding
The governor is evidently booming the
climate Tor emigration purposes, or
elseother observers are woiully out OF
the way IN their accounts OF the winter
climate Of that country.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
4 Wonderful Geek.

The famous clock OF Strasburg, q
the Pail Mall Gazette, IS pat q
pleteiy IN the shade By ''the 81
world clock, or the 1o,ooo year
Indicator"
1t was constructed in Germany Z
ing many years labor by Mr. Christ
Martin, clock-maker. The e
marks the years and leap wears,
viii run for a hundred centuries, vi
as the bill frankly admitsits e.mech
ic works" viii have TO be chan
The face of the clock IS about ten
square, and has a large numbal
dials and little inches, where 1921
figures have their abiding ~
These latter, as the ever-ready |
explains, are ''to allegorize hun
life. Every minute a sorrowfull9
ing angel hits a bell with a ~
hammer. When he has done
fifteen times another angel in
robe strikes the first quarter.
Genius, dressed ia Louis
costume, turns dial so thai
figure is shown. At the same TIM
figure OF a child appears at a q
door. At the second quarter a u
appears, at the third q middse
man with spectaeles and a high
and at the fourth a decrepid old q
with a white wig. While all CD
going on below, Death, in the shar
a Camanche Indian with wingS
been valniy endeavoring to hau
a bell in an upper inche, but an
has headed him of III every cas-
protected the human family "by
ing the right hand in an allegorid9
latlon,' as per programme, unit
fourth quarter. Then Death gee1
better of the struggle. strikes theh
and bundles the old man OF
eternity The twelve apostles
trotted out each hour. Above
is figure of Christ, who blssses
both hands each apostle in pass
as the bill states, with mathema
exaetneSs. At morning, noon
night a number o. bell ringers
their respective bell with Wind
energy, and an old man drops
his knees as if some one had
his legs out :srom under him. All
and many other wonders, EXP
the family secrets of the zodiaE
heather gods, the seasons, the
and the globe all run regularity
whole structure IS surmoa
cock; whichcrows >
~. NEW YORK
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
Female Suffrage in " coming

Speaking OF female suffrage and its
effects in Wyoming. Ex-Delegate Pos;
says:
The right of suffrage was originally
extended to women as a matter of
advertisement for the territory. II
served that purpose admirably. !
think Wyoming became better known
IN a shorter period OF time than any
territory in the Union entirely
through the public discussion. |
was opposed to the experiment, hav-
ing strong preludiees against the in.
novation now believe it has been
good timing. The saloon element in
politics has been entirely eliminated.
The women take great interest in
the elections They no longer care
anything about holding Office, but
rather discourage that notion. They
are careful in their determinations
and select the best men generally.
Women are not likely TO vote for
anything that win tend to lower or
degrade their husbands, and thus
the whole tone OF politics IS elevated
BY their participation in the fran
chise.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

The death Is announced in Balti-
more of Mr.. Harry P Conklin, young
society man ofthst city Mr.. Conklin,
who was sleeping in the same room
with a younger brother, complained OF
being troubled with neuralgia, and
said he would get up and take some
euinine. There were two bottles on
the manteL piece-one containing a
solution of quinine and the other a
solution of morphine. The room be
ing dark, the unfortunate man got
hold of the wrong bottle Tie mis-.
take was discovered by himself soon
after the dose had been taken. A
physician was summoned, but in spite
of the remedies prescribed he died be-
fore morning. Such incidents are
quite common, and should serve as a
warning against prevalent careless
ness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
Promotion in the Regular Army.

The president nominated Colonies
Thomas Fl. Ruger, OF the Eighteenth IN
iantry, and Joseph Potter, OF the Twenty
fourth infantry, brigadier generals, vice
Generals Terry and Howard, recently pro.
motel. Potter stands eighth on the list
of colonies of the line. He graduated In
1913 in the same class as Gen. Grant, and
will be retired on account Cf age in October
next.
Gen Thomas H. Ruger was born in New
York. He graduated from West Point IN
July. 1854, and ranked third in his class
He entered the engineer corps and served
until April /, 1856, when he resigned, and
engaged in practieing law at Janesyiile, Wis.
When the civil war, broke out be became
lieutenant colonel Of the Third Wisconsin
volunteers. He was made brigadier general
on Nov. 20, 1859, and was made brevet
major general OF the United States votun-
teers on Nov. 80. 1864. He was mustered
out of the volunteer service in June,
1866, and was appointed to, the
regular army with the rank OF col
onel OF the Thirty-third infantry, In 1867
he was brevetted brigadier general By
Col Rugeris promotion, Lieut.. Col, john
e. Yard. Of the Twenty-fourth infantry,
becomes colonel of the Eighteenth; Maj E
?. Pearson, OF tine Twenty first infantry,
becomes lieutenant colonel OF the Twenty
fourth: Capt. John NJ. Andrews, OF the
Eighth infantry, becomes major OF the
Twenty-frst.
Col. Joseph II. Potter is a native of New
Hampshire. He graduated from West
Point June /, lS43. He was pro
NOTED to the rank of second lieu
tenant OF the Seventh infantry after
the defense of Fort Brown, during the Mex
lean war, and made first lieutenant after
the battle of Monterey. Ia 1856 he arose
to the rank of captain of the Seventh in
fantry. When the rebellion broke oat Cen
Potter was made colonel Of the Twelfth
New Hampshire volunteers. He served IN
the Army OF the Potomac, and was bre-
vetted brigadier general after the surrender
OF Gen. Lee. aud later was made bTigadier
general At the close Of the wGr he was
mustered out of the volunteer service. and
on July IS, 1856, was made lieutenant
colonel of the Thirtieth infantry. He was
transferred from the Thirtieth to the
Fourth infantry in March, 1869, and became
colonel of the Twenty-fourth infantry in
Dccember, 1873. His nomination is a
great surprise in army circles. Those who
we're most competent to Judge were OF the
opinion that Col. Wilcox, OF the Twenty
fourth infantry, or Col. Merritt, of the
Fifth cavalry would succeed Gen. Howard.
The nomination OF Capt. John W. Clous,
of the Twenty-fourth infantry, to be Judge
advocate was generally anticipated in
military circles. Capt Glous has had a
great deal of experience. having been act
ing judge advocate for the department OF
Texas for s number of years. The last
important work in which he was engaged
was acting as judge advocate of the court
martial which tried Gen Swain at Wash.
ington about year ago. He is regarded
as being perfectly competent and as being
better fitted for the position than any
other man in the army.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

The meaning ofthe words Conserve.
tive, " Liberal, Radical, .sTory, lin
their relation to English party politics,
is rather vague The Tories have al
ways been the party of the existing or
der ofprivilege and Illustrated their po-
liticai ideaiin the name Conservative
which they assumed when their ira
ditionai opponents, the Wings. began
TO cab themselves Liberals. A few
years ago. when the latter developed
Radical wing in favor OF moreswee
ing reforms than the bulk OF the party
favored, the Conservatives retook the
name os Tories. The English Consti-
tuition being unwritten, the principles
OF each party are less distinct and
positive. and more matter of recip-
rocal relation than with us.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
Ohio has placed a s.. ooo, 600 loan

at 2.73 per cent. interest. This is
said to be the lowest interest known
for a public loan in this country.
The abundance OF money seeking in
vestment is one OF the causes of this
cheap interest. but by no means the
chief. That is found in the excellent
credit enjoyed by Ohio in the money
market, which affords good lesson,
not only to states and municipalities,
but to individuals. Sure and prompt
payment, according TO agreement, al
ways brings down interest to the low.
est figure
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
arorHERHooD.

Only the look from the eyes OF babe,
As it lay upon my knee,
Yet / shall know that wondous gaze
When we meet in eternity.
Angel Of DEATH ye cannot then
Ny hsartstrings rend apart;
] shall hold my boy forever and aye
Gloss to my yearning heart.
Motherhood how dearly bought
We little know the cost,
Until vre suffer birth and death,
Until we've loved and lost.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

The Boston way of settling labor
difficulties, as illustrated in the street
railway compromise. may, without
undue sgotisnl, be commended as an
example to the country. The request
of the men was presented in a proper
manner by a committee representing
themselves and the Knights of Labor.
The railway presidents received them
in a proper manner, and the differ
ences were talked over man fashion,
with plenty of time given for consulta-
ton, and an agreement reached that
is honorable to both sides.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

An Investigation of the recent striek
If the cokemakers in Pennsylvania
places the cost to the companies at
300, 900 and to thelaborers at 1927,
BOO. Compared with the great rail
road strike now in progress IN the
southwest, the Pennsylvania strike
was Insignificant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

1t is stated that seven and half
per cent. OF the workers OF the United
States, amounting to about one mill
lion in round numbers, were idle dur
ing 1885. The idleness OF this million
involved erippIing of the consump-
tive power Of the country to the
amount of $500, 900, 900.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

During an argument in court at Union
town, Pa, il was developed that the late
Capt. A. C. Mutt who was cashier OF the
state treasury at the time he was killed BIZ
Lyman Dukes, was S45, 200 short in his ae-
counts.
Samuel Falconer has been acquitted at
Bismarck on the charge OF opening letters
as postmaster at Falconer.
The death is announced Of the Most Rev.
Richard Chereyix Trench, D. D., formerly
archbishop of the Dublin diocese OF the
Church OF Ireland.
Louis Feltuer, wealthy American mine
owner, was murdered by Mexicans.
Mr.. Arch appeared at the recent
parliamentary banquet given to his
honor in a pepper and-salt suit and scarlet
tie. He sat beside Mr.. Chamberlain who
was in full evening dress.
In Alessaudria, Piedmont, a young
male soprano, pupil of Maestro Cornag-
liza, Is deiighting the people, both in church
and concerts. by voice which is said to
rival that OF Patti.
Miller Bros, at Evansville, Ind, made an
assignment. The total liabilities are S1S2,-
4s2. The assets are estimated at $780,
600
The general merchandise store Of John
Nelson at Mapieton, OAK, was taken pos
session OF by St. Paul creditors, and to
satisfy their claims Mr.. Nelson executed a
bill of sale OF all his property, including ex-
emption. to Frank Keogh Of Beaupre, Keogh
& Co., of st. Paul the consideration being
$4,000, or the total amount due the
creditors present. Mr.. Eeogh will G. ntiuue
the business until the claims are satisfied.
Mr.. Nelson is vice president'of the First Ma
tiOuai bank, and his inability to meet his
obligation was due to the failure Of that
Institution.
MePhillery. desperate criminal, with
two Others, breaks Jail at Newcastle. Pa.
The Union Pacific makes a So, net. rate
from Omaha to San Francisco.
Wells Fargo Express is reported to have
bought controlling interest in the North
ern Pacific Express stock.
Miller Bros Of Evansville. Ind, fail in
dry goods to theextent of S1s2, 4S2; assets.
5000, 600.
Omaha Special. The Union Pacific an.
nounces So net rate to the Pacific coast
The published rates are $50 irst-elass. with
a s25 rebate, ard $50 second-elass- with a
SIS rebate. This is the lowest cut yet
make on Pacific coast rates. This move
was made to meet IS cut of the Santa Fe
road. The Union Pacific officials say they
propose to force the fight from this time
on.
Gen. Lewis Wslliee- of Indiana positi yeiy
declines TO accept tire Republican nomina-
ton for secretary otstate.
Congressman Murphy o. Iowa is conf
dent that the Hennepin canal bin viii pass.
The committee an public lands will
recommend mobilization of the home
stead law as to term of residence and acres
cultivated.
Congressman Willis has the educational
subsidy bin referred to the committee on
labor.
Mrs. Gen. Fremont has taken a house at
Washington and will remain a year among
her old friends at the capital.
Preston Valentine has confessed that he
murdered William Ysles, who was watch
man at the strestear depot in Augusta, Ga.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

NJ De Lesseps Delivered an address
oeforethe academy m Paris on his re-
turn from a trip to the isthmus. He
aid that he was now in a position to
state that the Panama canal would
De completed by 1889, at the very
Attest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
,vhsn The Rri.ish hon.a ofeom

When the British house ofcommons
comes within 81 votes in total of
1858 OF declaring that a hereditary
chamber of legislation is inconsistent
with the principle OF representative
government, " the inference is clear that
the house of lords viii eventually be
reckoned among tibet things OF thepast.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08
poorkeeper Date. Of the Connect

Doorkeeper Date, of the Connecticut
House OF Representatives has ten car
tridges that were carried by Judge b.
Gage in the retreat from London in
the ws- OF 1912. They are hand
made, the wrappers being pieces of
newspapers, and the round balls are
kept in place by tow strings. Mr..
Gage when 80 years old gavethe relics
to Mr.. Date.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

Washington Speeial.-The late Delegate
Raymond of Dakota was the last man to
see zen. Mcpherson alive at the battle OF
Atlanta. He was in the act of delivering a
message to the general when the party OF
confederate horsemen came upon them, and
Mcpherson was shot down and Raymond
was taken prisoner and sent to Anderson
vile. After he had been there a year or so
there was an exchange Of prisoners, and all
the men in the prison were assembled in a
line to hear read the list of those who were
to be exchanged. Those whose names
were rad were ordered to an
swer Here" and step forward. When the
officer in charge was going over the roster
he called out the name of one who had
died the night before. Raymond had the
presence Of mind to answer Here" in the
place OF the dead man and stepped forward,
and although his deception was immedi-
ately discovered by his fellow prisoners,
they we're all too generous to give him
away. He was exchanged under the name
OF Eis dead eomrade, returned North and
re-entsred the army.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

Excursions to Washington are all
the rage in some ofthe Eastern States.
An agent takes from two 20 three hun
dred to Washington by water, gives
them six days in theeity ,ahd pays their
travelling expenses and board for the
sum of $40 apiece. The trip all told
takes from ten to twelve days.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

a Boston drummer ordered a plate Of his
native fodder in Brandon, VT, the other day,
and was charged % cents. He objected TO
paying Is cents more than the Boston urice,
but without avail. The next day the bean
seller received telegram saying: Don't you
think that was too much for those beanso
The restaurant man paid Is cents for the mes
sage and swore.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-04-08

Martin Irons, of Assembly I0I, ST
Louis, issues an order to the men under
his jurisdiction to resume work on tbs
Gould roads. Mr.. Pnwderly promises &c
expel from the Knights men who have de
stroyed the Missouri Pacifc's property.
Miss Maggie Mitchell, daughter OF tn,
Oregon senator. has been spending the win
ter in Paris and ~ reported to have made
a conquest of a French duke.
OF the new chaplains appointed Rev
Allen Aliens worth, OF Ohio, who goes to the
oath infantry is a colored man The APP
pointment is suitable one as the regi
ment is II eolored one. Rev. Mr.. Aliens
worth's papers were endorsed b., many
prominent persons, including Speaker Car
Isle, Senator Blackburn and others. Ont
Of the post ehaplains, Rev. John ;. SeibaId
OF Youngstown. y. Y, is an EpiscopaIiar
clergyman ard very worthy man H.
was personally known TO the President
who was his counsel in some legal natter
q short time before he became Governor q
New York.
Specials from North Georgia and Ala
bama show heavy losses from freshets-
1t has raiHed continuously for seyera
days. Rivers are flooded and great loss O,
property reported. Every railroad Ieat!iu!
out OF Atlanta has suspended traffic. Many
bridges are down, and il is thought other
will fan. The Rome & CarroIlton Sarroa
Gauge railroad is almost washed away
The long bridge across the Chattahoochs
at West Point is rocking, and IL is believed
viii fall. II is estimated that damages " IL
amount to $4,000, 900, and it may b,
more.
The colored me ubers OF congress say
that the Carroiltoa massacre has eiveI
impetus to the emigration of colored pso
pie that has been going on for som,
months.
The gold coin and the gold bullion fund
of the treasury shows a decrease Of Bearly
$4,000, 900. This loss appears TO have
been entirely in the bullion, which Indicate
that the amount stated has been. with
drawn for export While the aggregate o
the gold fund shows a decrease OF uearl,
IS. 600, 900, there was a gain in the ne
gold OF over 81 600, 900.
Mcfarland, on trial for the murder
OF Wade, in ST. Paul, is found guilty o
manslaughter in the second degree
John Burke is shot fatally at Conneaut
Ohio, by Wayne james in quarrel
W. C. Alderman OF Harden county. low Z
tries to kin himself in New York, but il
rescued.
5. Fl. Whitworth ofLefiore county. Miss.
Is said 10 have led the Carrollton thugs a.
the q assaere.
Judge Baxter, OF the Sixth United State,
circuit court. Is dangerously III at Ho
Springs.
Peter Swensen is sentenced at Gran,
Forks, OAK. to three years and six month.
in the Bismarck penisentiaFy for the mur
der OF TolIefson.