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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
senator stantord,s Current Expenses.

Washington Special: Senator STANFORD
gives his salary as a senator to his private
secretary, He probably spends more mon.
ey than any man in either house. When he
comes to Washington at the beginning o.
the session he makes deposit OF $50, 900
at local bank, and both he and his wife
check against it. II anything remains at
the end OF the session, which is rare, he
leaves it on deposit, and then whea he re-
turns TO Washington he has something
TO go to market with. The senator main
tains four establishments. He has city
residence in San Francisco, another in the
country forty miles from that place, a
third in Washington, and n fourth in. New
York for his accommodation when he Wis
it's the metropolis. His New York house is
leased from Pierre Lorillard for u term Of
five years at a rental OF $40, 900 a year,
and is full OF servants who are always
ready to provide for the senator's wants
when he arrives there. As he has
not been inside his New York house
since last February they have not
been overworked He also has his
private car with servants aboard always
standing on n side track in Washington,
ready for use when he wants to travel.
Sometimes he loans 1t to his friends when
they want to travel and last year il was
sent to San Francisco to bring his colleague.
Gen. Miller, who was i'll and has since died.
After Mr.. Miller's death he offered the cat
to the widow to go to California, where
her husband was buried. His cook is a
handsome Chinaman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
CAUSE OF DEATH.


WASHINGTON. Special Telegram. Dec. 90
Gen. Logan was first a sufferer from acute
rheumatism as eariy as 1919 In that year
while acting as state senator in Southern Illi-
nois where he lived, be pursued with local
committee some horse thieves into the
swamps of Missouri The stolen property
was recovered, but young Logan, on the re-
turn home, was seized with an attack of
accute rheumatism. similar. only less severe,
TO that from which he died. At intervals
since that time he has been an intense suf-
ferer from rheumatism. During the war once
or twice he was Frustrated with the disease.
In recent years his most severe illness from
this cause was two years ago, when he WAS
Frustrated for some weeks at the house on
Twelfth street where he boarded for some
years He was then affected by sciatic
rheumatism which soon assumed an infiam-
mauory character and after some weeks of
suffeIsng he was removed to the Hot
Springs Ark. where be was greatly bene-
fited. Since the attack of two years ago
Gen. Logan has been suffering from this
cause until during the campaign of last
fall After speech to very large a ssem
blage at Rock Islaad, in October last
Gen. Logan took severe cold from which
doubtless his last fatal illness is to be attrib-
uted. Gen. Logan was vtry earnest cam
peign speaker. He threw all his physical
energies into his efforts In the coolest
weather he was generally bathed in
perspiration at the close of any
speech of much length. 1t was always his
custom to retire after a speech. take bath.
and entirely change his under clothing.
His faithful wife, who has generally accom-
panied him on his speaking tours,
has always seen 10 it that these
sanitary precautions were taken. On
the occasion referred 70 Mrs Logan did
not accompany her husband She was de-
tanned at her home in Chicago. The com
mittee which had charge of Logan did not
think of Gen. Logan's habit. if they knew
1t. and the result was that he rode several
miles exposed to the cool night air and
caught severe cold. He was
SERIOUSLY ILL
in consequence. although the newspapers
made no mention of it TO members of his
family. Upon his return to Washington he
spoke of the seriously illness he had in Chi
cago, and said he had been much
weakened by it. He had, In fact. been much
weakened by the labor and excitement Of
the past two years Gen Logan in the last
three years was very active in presidential
and congressional campaigns He wrote a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The Iowa law requiring all non.resii
dent corporations to domieile in the
state, the principal purpose being to
prevent such corporations from re.
moving litigation against them to the
United States courts, has been sus.
tanned by the State supreme COURT
but it is announced that the case will
be appealed to the supreme court OF
the United States.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
Amusing and Instructive Novelty.

OF such character is the sterling novel.
ty in the shape of Counter Wrapper Pad,
(12xSk inches) for the counter use OF drug
gists and dealers in medicine. They com
prise humorous sketches from the rich and
racy pens OF bill Nye" and other talent
ed and well-known funny men," finely il.
Illustrated in the broadcast style ofthe comic
art. At once the design is manifest and
most pleasing.
As a wrapper to a parcel each bears in
graceful lettering his name and place OF
business. IL is gotten out by The Charles
A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore, Nd, and
is being distributed freely to their patrons
In trade. 1t is another proof OF the well.
earned reputation Of the remedies manu-
iactured by that house and another OF its
ingenious methods of spreading the story
OF the wonderful cures wrought by st. Ja-
cobs Oil. In verse and alliterated lines an.
other story is told of an equally famous
aud etficacious remedy-Red Star Cough
Cure-which has been shown by the analy.
SEES of the most distinguished chemists to
be free from opiates and poisons; the cost
OF which is only twenty-five cents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The judge OF one OF the district civi,
courts in New York has administered
a sharp rebuke in writing to the at.
tendants of his court, who have been
rude to the poor and ignorant liti
giants frequently brought there, saying
that it is the duty of the court attend.
ants, Gas official instruments of even.
handed justice, to treat all citizens
alike, regardless of accidental social
conditions, with undiscriminatine
courtesy, "and that all inquiries as tc
their rights should be answered to the
best of the attendants ability. This
advice should be applied to all those
who hold official positions, everywhere.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The following are given as the height
and location of some OF the tall build.
ings used for dwelling purposes in New
York city: Osborne Flats, Fifty-sev,
enth street and Seventh avenue, III
feet in height; Dekota Flats, Eighth
avenue and Seventy-second street,
155 feet; Munro Flats, Fifty-ninth
street, 12O feet east OF Sixth avenue,
155 feet; Navarro Flats, Seventh
avenue and Fifty ninth street, 142 L.
feet. The measurement is from the
curb level to roof. Under law since
enacted, 100 feet is the limit allowed
for height, but there is nc
limit to the number of stories.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

JET Davis is said to be delighted at
the cordial reception given his daugh.
ter a. the north and is said to be half
persuaded to come north himself.
Mr.. Davis should be persuaded not
to make the trip. He might not re.
ceive the same treatment that was
accorded an amiable and inoffensive
girl, by the public, not to mention the
danger from "cranks."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

Deaths by alcoholism, Il New York
Heraii asserts on what it declares to
be authentic statistics that make the
fact clear, have decreased throughout
the United States during the past fif
teen years from ratio of Ill to As
in each 1000 from all causes. But is
is alleged these figures are deceptive
for the reason that a vast number OF
deaths are attributed by physicians
to other causes. out OF regard to the
feelings of relatives.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The "Gate City Guard" "crask'
military company of Atlanta, Ga,
propose to make trip to Europe in
a ship chartered for that purpose,
They intend to march across the Alps,
parade through the sleepy towns
along the Mediterranean, and to give
exhibitions of the American infantry
drill in public squares of London,
Paris, Berlin. Vienna and Rome, i
they are allowed to do so. The
1Guard'' is said to be made up Of
splendid material and is famous al
ready for the accuracy ard finish Of
It's manual and movements. The
company will be under military disci-
pline through the whole tour and will
be accompanied by a large number Of
friends, who propose to pay good
share OF the expenses OF the trip.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

At Galveston, twenty eight dwell.
ings and two grocery stores on Avenue
X were burned. Loss, $780, 900; insur.
ance. SIS, 300.
At Victoria, Ark, all the business houses
in town were simultaneously set on fire and
burned. Loss, S150,Oo0.
At Philadelphia, q tiye-story building oc.
cuped by John NJ. Maris Il Co., druggist s
supplies. and Kneedler, Patterson & Co.,
dry goods, with the contents, was burned.
Loss on building, $4,000 Maris & Co. s
loss, SIC, 900 on stock and kneeder, Pat
terson & Co., $4,000.
The struggle for the senat orship in New
York is becoming interesting. At first it
was thought that Senator Miller would
have walk over, but the latest Indication
are that Levi p. Morton is pressing Miller
closely, with Congressman Hiscock good
third.
The private bank OF Valentine G. Hush
OF Minneapolis suspends payment, but il
is claimed that depositors will be paid in
full
In the special term OF the supreme court
OF New York Judge Van Brunt gave a decis
ion that the assignment OF the firm OF
kossuth, Marx & Co., the well known Jew
elers and diamond dealers, was null aud
void. and ordered it to be set aside. The
firm failed for 81, 900, 900.
The governments OF Holland and Belgium
have signed declaration agreeing to sup,
press the traffic in girls for immoral pur.
poses.
1t is reported on the reassembling OF the
reichstag letter from Emperor William
viii be read declaring it the duty OF mem
hors to. sipncrt the military bill.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

Captain Eads and his associateshave
concluded to give up their plea for
government aid, conditioned upongov-
eminent control, and build their ship
railway across the isthmus with their
own money, in their own way, and
under their own exclusive authority.
This will suit the temper of the people
much better then granting money from
thenationaltreasury for that purpose,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

There are in the neighborhood Of
$50 foreign iron steamships running
between the United States and vari,
Gus ports of Europe Some OF these
cost not more than S250.00o and
others cosi as much as 81, 100000
each. so thai rough estimate would
psi the capital invested at not less
than S1o0,OoO,Oo0 On these vessels
there is not less than total OF TO-.
900 officers and men constantly EN-
ployed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

He devoted much anxiour thought to tn,
picking up OF some ang.ed thread
of neglected business enterprises, aud Il
making preparations for the future Of biz
family. He attended faithfully TO his dutie.
as Legislator, and more than all he wa
dominated by the thought that he stood at
least as good a chance us any one tor the
next presidential nomination He had formed
no organization and had entered into no cor.
respondence with any one on the
subject, but it was evident to
those who knew HIM that il
was his ambition which controlled him.
Gen. Logan returned 10 Washington in DC,
tober last Those who knew him best OBJ.
served that although apparently in perfect
health he was at times depressed and a
sufferer from iassitude
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The report OF government direct
ors of the Pacific Railroad shows than
the lines subsidized by the govern,
ment suffered a large decrease in net
earnings the past year, while on the
non-subdisized lines in the system, on
which the government has no claim.
the net earnings largely increased.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

Edward Atkinson, the distinguished
writer on political economy in az
article in Bradstreets journal shows
from the census reports and other
reliable sources that the work.
man of special skill and aptitude VIII c
has been in continuous employment
from 1850 to 1855, in almost any
and every branch of work, can pur-
chase with the days wages OF 1885
ard 1886 log per cent. moro food,
fuel, boots and shoes and material
for clothing than could be purchased
with a days wages of 1865, at which
point the purchasing power of a days
labor was nearly or quite at its low.
est. The average mechanic. artisan
or operative can purchase 70 to
go per cent. more, and the common
laborer has gained greatly, although
not in the same proportion; he can
buy with the days wages OF 1886.
spent either in the east or in the west,
about so per cent. lore food, fue
and clothing than he could buy dur
ing the era Of deprecated currency
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
The Why's and Wheretores,

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way Company has endeavored to save
the enquiring mind the trouble OF much re-
search, by publishing in little book en-
titled why and Wherefore" many rea-
sons why various facts exist. The language
Is plain and simple, and the volume might
be used with profit as a reliable class book
in public and private schools. AS a house
hold reference it is invaluable, and chill
dren as well as grown people can read and
understand it. While this publication is
in a measure an advertising medium for
the Railway Company, that fact does not
detract IRON its value, and a copy OF why
and Wherefore" will be sent free TO any
address by enclosing ten cents in postage
to A. V. II. Carpenter, General Passenger
Agent, Milwaukee. Wis.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

The Senate has passed a bill iol =, e.
redemption of the Trade Dollars.
it the government agrees 10 exens's &
current coins of 412 IL grams 90
for uncurrent coins of 420 grains ess
The holders OF the uncurrens co1.
which are useless in business tral',
tions, win receive current COIN ae''e.j
ed by law legal tender in payme,~
all money obligations, public anu q e
vate. In short, the trade doiia1s n
to be treated as bullion SIMPLY, &, =
government making thoss receives s.
it part of the compulsory purcns ~
of silver to the amount OF sDs
per month. This is in line q
policy OF keeping silver CON b ~ i
ly within the closer limit . b i Z
isting law. Therai~ ss,rc161ii
sage OF the bill \ n 4 fIS ~ y:
opposed by Mr.. Bsans z;
in defeating simils "a
session. ~ q 2
De Witt j seliY
the famous New 4
about to pub 81 9: s
called the = rs
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
DAKOTA

1oieao Is very soon 10 ION tue natl
ural gas cities. The laying OF mains
VIII begin Immediately, and the manu-
factories are promised gas for steady
use byMarch /.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
THEIR LAST SLEEP.

The elevation of the bui ding is in fact. so
great that by actual measurement it has
been ascertalned that the threshold is on q
line with the statue of Liberty on the dome
of the capitol In this room. with the bed
drawn out from the wall so as TO allow free
passage behind it. with the head turned to-
ward the east and the murky rays of q win
terNs day heavy W tn threatening snow i'm
perfectly lighting the room. the general lay
laboriously breathing his last Shortly after
2 o'clock Dr. Newman, Gen. Grants old
pastor, was shown into the room and took
position by the bedside The family and
friends were there grouped around the bed
in the following order: To the left. between
the dying man and the light. his wife, her
son. J. A. Logan, Jr. Tor Manning Logan, as
ne is best known. Mrs J. r. Thomas, wife
of the member from Illinois. DIR. Newman,
Gen. Henderson and Gen Sheridan. to the
right, at the patients head. his daughter,
Mrs Tucker, her husband, Adjt Tucker, Miss
Mary Brady. SO long an intimate member of
the generals household, Representative ].
r. Thomas and Gen. Green b. Raum; at the
foot of the bed, at the left hand. DIR. Baxter,
the attending physician, Mr.. Van Shepard of
Chicago Gen Beale, and Senator Gullom
aud wife and daughter. Near the bedside
were also Senator Cockrell and wife, DR.. j.
A. Powell OF Illinois. and Gen. Henry Strong
of Chicago As 1t became evident to the
weeping friends that the last moment
- i.<.7 his xy<.f,.,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
so scEsE MORE PATHETIC

could be imagined-no scene so sacred can
adequately be portrayed In the outbursts of
her sorrow she repeatedly calculated: ~He
was true in every thought and deed of his
life. The inmost act of his life could be ex-
amined with honor to him. "Those around
the deathbed understood fully that this re-
mark and others of similar character referred
to the charge that Gen. Logan bad not been
true TO Gen. Grant, and painful rumor was
circulated that one of the physicians had
ascsibed the cerebral trouble which proved
the most dangerous feature of the generals
illness to his brooding over this matter in his
weakened condition of health As the day
wore on, and the news OF the senator's hope
less condition spread, nearly every member
Of the senate and house of representatives
remaining in the city called 10 ascertain by
personal inquiry the truth OF the sad intelli-
gence. Senator Cullom, with his wife and
daughter was the earliest to arrive Sem
ators Allison, Voorhees,, Wilson, Blair and
Dolph remained until the last The repre-
sentatives from Illinois, Thomas, Payson,
Henderson. Townshend, Hit and Springer
we're present Senator Cockrell and wife of
Missouri entered the chamber of death as the
last breath was being drawn, and Sem
ator Warner Miller and wife were in
waiting in the reception room below
Gen, Green b. Raum, Gen. Logan's fast
friend in the army. in congress and in civil
life, arrived about IL o'clock and was close
ly followed by Gen. Sheridan, both remain
ing deeply moved attendants at the bedside
|. of their comrade until all was over, At / 40
all three physicians again met in consulta-
ton, but it was a mere form, no change in
the mode of treatment was adopted. no
hope of respite from the impending shadow
OF death was he'd out TO the afflicted fami-
~. All that was Left was 10 wait for death
The generals bed chamber was in the south
west corner OF the building, immediately
over the library in which so many busy
hours have been passed since he moved into
this rural residence. From the window the
whole city lays exposed TO view, including
the capitol and the distant heights OF Airing
ton. where so many soldiers of the Union
s,eep
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-09
A Man of Determination.

Ward H. Lamon, Mr.. Lincoln's Illinois
partner, who was appointed by him
United States Marshal for the District of
Columbia, was man of gigantic size and
herculean strength. Among the many
anecdotes related about him was that Oh
his contest with Secretary Stanton for
the Jail at Washington. Marshal Lamon
had in custody there a number of colOred
prisoners, legally committed, and he re-
fused to liberate them. One afternoon
he went to dine with old Mr.. Blair out at
Silver Springs, and when he returned his
deputy informed him that the military
Governor had taken possession of the Jail,
and put there a sergeant and about a
dozen men. Lamon consulted Mr.. Car
Isle, his regular counsel, and ascer-
tanning that this intrusion was utterly
without warrant of law, announced
his intention OF retaking the place,
which he proceeded to do at once Alone,
and with his own hands, he disarmed the
entire party, took the keys from the ser
geant, locked up him and his men,
stacked their arms, and then reported to
Mr.. Lincoln the state of affairs. He was
sustained, as he always was, by the Pres
ident, and in due time ponderous opin-
ion From Father Bates put an end to the
military siege of the jail, which Lamon
meanwhile had put into posture of d.
Tense, and determined to hold at ar
cost. About the same time Mr.. Stanton
had made up his mind to seize a hou'e
that Lamon had bought and was fittin
up for the reception of his family. 81.
you do that, " said Lamon. at the conclu-
sion of the interview in which the Secre
tary had been very offensive, "pll XIII
you" Stanton went Immediately to the
President and informed him that the
Marshal had threatened to murder him.
"Wsll, Stanton" said Lincoln, ''if he
really said it, I'd advise you to prepare
for your end, for he's man Of his word
But I'll see him, and try if / can't get
him to spare your life on my account.
He's great friend of mine, you know
But Mr.. Stanton did not take the house.
Zen Perley POOre.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-09

powerful machinery they emerge in a
smooth state ready for printing. Any
sheets spoiled in printing-too light or
too dark or otherwise imperfect-are
thrown out by the examiner, but cannot
be destroyed until after passing through
Irregular prescribed course The letter
ing and numbering divisions, and the
engraving division on the other floors, are
interesting also. Visitors are permitted
to inspect all the divisions of the bureau,
and guide is provided to conduct all
who apply on ''tour" of the rooms.
OF the 500 or 600 persons employed in
the bureau large majority are ladies,
and some of the most difficult and re-
sponsible work is performed by lady ex-
perts. The bureau turns out an average
of $500, 600 in notes printed daily.
The redemption division of the Treas
uTy is one of the most interesting and
busiest Here worn and mutilated bank
notes, retired from circulation, are ex-
amined and counted, previous to being
Cancelled. Every year currency to the
value of 5000, 600, 600 is counted, Cancelled
and destroyed. The counting is done by
female clerks, many of whom acquire
great skill and seldom make a mistake.
Some of these 'countesses" have been at
work ten years or more, and have handled
many millions of dollars. They sit at
long tables on which the notes are piled,
and package after package is opened, the
notes closely scrutinized and counted,
and then turned over to the officials in
charge of the cauceling machine, which
is run by turbine wheel. A great deal of
delicate work is done in verifying cur
rency that has been partially destroyed
by fire or other causes. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars rendered worthless
by various accidents are received
every year, and the most expert clerks
are required in examining it to redeem
as much as can be identified. Some time
ago mass of ,cinders, the remains of
81, 700 in notes. was received from Mis-
souri, for redemption. The money had
been placed in a stove over night for safe
keeping and forgotten until after the fire
was lighed next morning. The charred
fragments WERE plACed in the hands of
one of the expert ladies in this bureau,
and after ten days delicak labor and
scrutinizing, she succeeded in. identify
ing eighty per cent of the notes. The
owner was so overioyed that he presented
her with 800 bill. Instances of SIM
liar nature frequently occur. In the
room where new treasury notes are
counted visitors are not admitted, but
the work can be seen through glass
doors. Globe Democrat.