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, 1888-07-25

cision. II he is IA
man of strong
nerves he will nat
urally decide
y and against
the home club. 1t
may be that the
visiting club won
the game by that
run, and although
5000 people saw
the man put out,
yet the umpire de
clares him safe at
home. The o
panying cut shows
b ow an umpire
looked the day fol-
lowing the II on
which ha ma6a a
, 1888-07-25
AQUATIC AFFAIRS.
Fresh Gossip About Yachts, Yachtsmeu
and Yachting.

The fourth annual regatta Of the Ameri-
can Yacht club, will take place on Saturday,
July 81, over the club course. The rowing
regatta for yachts boats for badges will
take place on the following Saturday, the
2sth of July, of the club house at Milton
, 1888-07-25
THE UMPIRE'S bIFE.
Some Incidents Which Go to
Make Him Happy.
HE CAN ONLY DIE ONCE.

He Accepts PhIlosophicaIIy the Taunts of
Players and the Abuse of Spectators,
and Is Also Prepared to Pose as IA
Veteran of the War.
One thing there is that affords a baseball
umpire consolation, and that is the thought
that he can die only once, say The New York
World. He may be stricken down with a
bat or a meat AK in the fourth inning OF n
game, or be may live TO eat snowballs in the
winter. He is also afforded some opportuni-
ties TO see how those who torment him are
dealt with. Recently at New Orleans an eE-
cited individual who was about to slug the
umpire dropped dead before he could accom-
plish his purpose. That was a moment of
supreme happiness for the umpire, who took
advantage Of the excitement attendant on
the sad happening and made good his escape.
He has not stopped running since, or If he
has it is not recorded, and he Is probably
chuckling with glee. Even the life Of al
umpire has its bright side.
One Of the occasions when an umpire feels
happy, and even proud, is just before the
opening game OF ~
the season. He feels ~
gay then as clad in N
"a new suit of light
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colored cloth he ~
marches on TO the KHAN
diamond the cy- vi yk
nosure of 10000 /~ MA
eyes, and thinks SRtA WV
that the German \ KIN H
street band, ''hired Sw LLNlT
for the occasion at I'M "
great expense" is Xxi IHH
playing its best in ~
ais honor. He feels WV tA0
yery different a ~
half hour later, n
mhnn thn tlrnnnn
, 1888-07-25

Colorado CHrraats and
RaspberrieS receiced daily
at III. Underwood y Bros.
, 1888-07-25

For further information regarding the terri
tory traversed, rates Of fare, descriptive PAM
phlets, ETC., apply to the nearest agents OF the
Union Pacific Railway, or. connecting roads,
or address
It. l..
Gen. Man.
r.. l.. LOMAN, j.. ~. TEBBETs,
A. @. p. q Il. A. @. p. q Il. A.
OMAHA.
, 1888-07-25

Hanover, Dwyer Brothers great racer,
has been placed in the hands of a veterinary
surgeon for treatment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
The Strike Continues.

The favorable reports that the strike on
th Burlington road was in fair way to
be settled were rudely dissipated, when the
news came that the switchmen and brake
men on the entire 90 system went ont on
n strike in support of the engineers. Their
last strike was inagurated at Chicago
among the switchmen and brakemen em-
ployed by the Chicago, Burlington Quin-
cy railway. Whispers OF such move
have been heard ever since the beeinning OF
the strike Of the Burlington engineers and
firemen Considerable active SYM
patty has been shown by these two
class es of employees with the engineers and
Bremen, and IN addition plea OF self pro-
lection had frequently been entered. The
plea was that the switchmen and brake
men were in constant danger to life and
limb from the alleged incompetency OF the
engineers and firemen who have taken the
places OF the Burlington members of the
Brotherhood. The switchmen intimate
that they had assurances that none OF the
many Knights OF Labor among the new
engineers and firemen on the Burlington
would work with non.union switchmen.
The first act OF violence is reported from
st. Joseph. Mo. Patrick Brown, the Only
Brotherhood man who deserted the strik-
ers, was met by three strikers, Charles
Roderick, engineer, and Charles Christie
pher and George Whaley, tiremen, who ad-
dressed him in uncomplimentary Ian
guase Brown attempted to draw a
revolver. but before he could do SO was
knocked down by Roderick and beaten
badly. The men were arrested and fined
for assault and battery.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Railroad Discrimination.

The interstate commerce commission,
while in session at Omaha listened to
complaints from the Business Mems As.
ISOLATION OF Minnesota. The case was
opened with n statement from the repre-.
sentatiyes 81 the association
The organization complained that
the Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way company, carrying merchandise
OF all classes from Lake Mich.
igan ports, have established re-
duced RITE per ton per mile for the greater
distance from Chicago to all stations un.
til they reach st. Peter Mimi, distance
of 420 miles; that in some Instances the
increase OF rates is very large, in violation
of section l OF the interstate act and
thereby undue prefer ences and advantages
are given to certain towns and stations to
the great prejudice OF competing towns, in
violation OF section 3 Of the interstate act.
The railroad companies, while in sub
stance admitting the facts stated in the
petition, claimed that they constituted no
violation OF the interstate Law: that by
reason OF less volume OF transportation
and greater expense in operating these
lines of road west OF Mankato. Mimi,
they are justified in changing the increase
per ton per mile for longer distance.
Speeches were made by Gen. Pope, Mr.,
Cosdy, Col. Howe and Mr.. Birmingham,
and the commission took the case under
Amusement
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Personal News.

Mrs. Rachel Jackson Eckford died at
San Antonio, Texas. She was born in the
White House, April 9, 1885, during the
presidency OF Andrew Jackson, her. uncle.
She married in 1860 the late Gov. W. b.
Knox OF San Antonio. and in 1882 Mr..
John Eckford, who survives her.
Charles f. Wright, state geologist OF
Michigan and one Of the most eminent
lithologists in America, died OF pneum onia
at his home in Marquette, aged forty-two.
he was known as the greatest iron expert
in the West, and amassed fortune in his
profession. He had been sent to every
part oil North America and the West In.
dies to examine properties.
Miss Annie Sam Jones, daughter o! Sam
Jones, the evangelist. has left the Female
College, at Millersburg, KY, under singa.
lar circumstances. Rev. Joe Jones, broth
er OF Sam Jones, is conducting n revival
at Millersburg. few nights ago at the
close OF the preaching he called on j. b.
Shockley, a student in the Wesleyan Theo-
logical School at Millersburg, to pray.
The young man was sitting a short dis
tance from Miss Jones. He knelt down.
and after an Invocation OF the Divine
blessing. besought that while Sa muel Jones
was going about saving sinners, the Mas
ter's grace might bring salvation to his
daughter. who was going to predition as
last as she could. Miss Jones arose and
went hurriedly ont OF the church. and lat
er, saying she would not stay in com.
munity where women were not sale from
insults, left for her home at Atlanta, Ga.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Tho Record Of Casualties.

The upper Missouri is breaking up, and
all the people along its treacheroSs banks
win he in mortal terror until high water
reeedes.
Three men left Kit Carson, Col, during
the blizzard and il Is feared were fro zen to
death before they reached the ranch where
they we're employed. A reseuins party
started after them but has not returned.
As Henry Mills. commercial Traveller
for a Lynn, (Mass.) house, stopped off a
train at Omaha, an English sparrow flew
bliudly into his right eye, and the sharp
bill penetrated the eyeball. II was ruined.
The sparrow itself was blind, having had
its eyes pIucked out in fight a short time
previous.
A freight train on the Pennsylvania
road was badly wrecked at Barre, caused
by the breaking OF an axle on a freight
car. Fifteen coal and coke cars were de,
rallied, and a portion OF the train dashed
into the passenger station. A tramp who
was stealing ride on the train was killed,
and brakeman had both legs cut off, and
will die. Three tramps were also injured,
and two unknown boys are buried under
a LOT OF coke, and supposed to have been
either killed or smothered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
The Great Sioux Bill.

The bill for opening the great Sioux res.
ervation passed the senate. much to the
surprise OF both its friends and enemies
When the bill came up Mr.. Vance wished
to lay it aside, and take up the house bill
which he had reported. The railroad pro-
visions were agreed to with the exception
OF some small amendments the committee
recommended, among Others the land
stated TO be absolutely necessary was
changed so that it would appear to the
secretary OF the interior to be reasonably
necessary for the approaches on each side
OF the river. Another committee amend
ment was provided that the roads should
not sell or mortgage any portion of the
lands received by it, except the right
OF way, and that the limitation put by
the house upon the building OF the
railroad should be changed from three
years alter the passage OF the act to four
years after the taking effect of the act.
Another amendment was offered by the
committee, which proved that the lands
should be used for railroad purposes
only, including tn at OF shops, coal yards,
switches, etc, but should not be construed
to he used for town sites. Upon motion
OF Mr.. Teller the house section in relation
to the school system, whereby a
superintendent OF education was
provided and also provision made ior
IIie eEeCllOH Vi thirty bcUO d houses, WHICH
was stricken out by the senate committees
was restored to the bill. The remaining
senate amendments were agreed to, and
without a division the bill was passed.
Mr.. Dawes asked for a committee OF con.
ference with the house upon the various
amendments made, and it is quite likely
that Messrs. Dawes, Platt and Jones will
be appointed conferees.
The news OF the final passage OF the
Sioux reservation bill was received at Rap
id City, OAK, with great iubilation. There
were bonfires. fireworks and cannon firing.
Bands paraded the streets followed by
singing shouting crowds giving cheers for
King, Rapid City's representative, and
other promoters of the measure.
a great mass-meeting was also held a
Pierre. The following dispatch was sent
to Senator Dawes by Mayor johnson:
pierre citizens send sincerest congratula.
tions on the Sioux bill, regarding you as
one OF the chief benefactors OF Dakota"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29

"Tbat is more money than ever had at
any one time in my life" In his testimony
Gregory said:
It was fact that contractors began cut.
ting before their contracts had received the
approval OF the Indian Office, and that
this had always been the practice. 1t was
necessarily so, though II the orders of the
department were iseued earlier in the sea.
son-say by July or August there would
be time enough to get the contracts made
and forwarded for approval before the
logging season began. Contractors wished
to get to work early, build their camps and
cut roads, and II they waited for the APP
prevail OF the department the gr eater part
OF the season would be lost. There was
no politics in the letting OF contracts.
About 80 per cent OF the contractors are,
in fact. Republicans. The Indians were
getting better prices for their trees new
than ever before. 1t was an advantage
to the Indians to have white men in the
reservation, and said the Indians wanted
them there. An Indian would agree with
three or four different parties to sell his
lumber-With any body, in fact, who would
advance him money.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
a High-Toned Governor.

A row occurred recently on an Illinois
Central train near Coffeeville, Miss, be
cause the conductor refused to pass Rod
erick Lowrey, anephew of Governor Low
req, on the Governor family pass This ex.
poses the fact that the Chief Executive OF the
state is guilty OF a misdemeanor, the Leg.
islature OF 1884 having made the follow.
ing law: ut shall be misdemeanor Tor
any legislative. executive or judicial of.
icer or any person holding office OF honor,
trust or profit under the laws OF this
state to travel on any rail.
road in the state without pay.
ing absolutely and without any guise on
trick, subterfuge or evasion whatsoever,
the same fare required OF passengers gen.
orally. For the first oiiense, the person
violating this law is to be punished by a
fine OF S25 for the second offense a fine Of
500 and ten days Imprisonment. and
for the third offense a fine OF $500 and
thirty days imprisonment" 1t seems
now that the Governor is holding passes
on all the railroads in the state, reading:
"Pass Governor and family during the
year 1885 unless otherwise ordered. .
These passes cover the entire territory
through which the railroads operate. The
Illinois Central Railroad, therefore, is
liable 10 fine OF $500 by the state and
s., 600 fine by the United States.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29


The local branch OF the National
League. in the mansion house ward OF
Dublin. has passed q resolution condemn.
ing Mayor Hewitt, OF New York, for re-
fusing to allow the Irish flag TO be hoisted
on the city hall on Sc. Patricks day, and
declaring that such refusal was an insult
to the Irish race throughout tile world.
Minister Bragg. in a speech at ban
duet IN the city OF Mexico. is said to have
used Language indicating tbs sympathy OF
President Cleveland's administration
with the present liberal administration in
Mexico. and as being plain Indication
that the reactionary party, which is
thought to favor monarchial form of
government, will never be permitted to
carry its designs into execution. No re.
cent uitsranee Of the United States repre-
sentatives in Mexico has attracted such
wide spread attention, and liberal politI-
clans say that Gen. Bragg's discourse has
certainly the merit OF candor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Genera, News ,teos.

Emigration agents estimate that d larger
number OF emigrants than ever recorded
In any previous year will leave Scandina.
via I or the United States during the ccm.
ing spring and summer.
Lieut. A. II. Howard, OF gattiing gun
fame during the Riel rebellion. has applied
for divorce from his wife, basing the ap-
plicaticn upon allegations concerning her
conduct while he was absent in Canada.
The Burlington strike still continues, and
its rami6cations are visible atevery promi.
nent place all over the west, and minor
strikes are threatened everywhere on
roads that haul the cars or attempt to
assist the Burlington road. Temporary
disarrangements have occurred on this &C.
count at Chicago, Kansas City, st. Paul.
st. Louis and as far down south as Deca-
t1r, Alabama.
Gov. Hughes and band OF officers are
exposing the barbaric horr ors OF the
Arkansas penitentiary. They found that
another warden who preceded the fugitive
Clifford, named j. Scott, was even more
brutal. He whipped as mauy as fifteen
men in one night until blood ran in
streams from their bodies. Convicts were
examined whose bodies were complete
masses OF sores. The quarters Of the CON
victs were in a most disgusting condition.
Mrs. Martha Rounds, widow Of the late
s. p. Rounds, government printer, has filed
n petition for the removal OF C. II. Rotha.
ker from the guardianship OF his children
Watterson Rounds Rothaker and Douglass
Rustin Rothaker and 20 be appointed
guardian in his stead. Tie petition stated
that Rothaker is an unsuitable person to
be guardian OF his minor children and in.
capable Of discharging his trust in their be-
half; that he is notorious spend thrift. q
man OF vicious habits and an habitual
nrunkard; that he treated his wife with ex-
treme cruelty and possesses neither love,
regard or affection for his minor children.
The Commercial National bank OF Du-
buque has closed its do ors. Three weeks
ago the directors became dissatisfied with
the management of the institution, and X.
E. Graves, the president, was requested to
resign. This step was occasioned by a
heavy and sudden draft upon the bank in
the shape OF q protested paper OF the
Church-Graves Manufacturing Company
OF Minneapolis. which failed a short time
ago, this paper having been accepted by
the Commercial National bank. The di.
rectors were compelled to raise SIS, 900
within two hours or close the bank. Tho
money was raised and the bank closed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29

The hurricane which did such great dam.
Tennessee. At and near Lenoirs much
damage was done and several lives lost.
The residence OF ] H. Williams, three miles
east of Lenoirs, was completely swept
away and his wife carried off in the wreck
and killed. The body OF Mrs. Williams was
found in the Tennessee river. where it had
blown. She was in bed when the house
was blown away. The storm crossed q
timbered ridge and tore up every tree by
the roots in its track. The home OF James
I.inginfelter was reduced to kindling wood.
In it were John r. Smith, who was killed,
and little daughter OF Linginfelter, who
had a leg broken. The dwellings of Will
lam King and John Gideon were blown
down. Seven members Of the King fam
lily were badly injured and two of
the Gideons were fatally hurt. At Lon
don, Tenn, the house OF George Morse
was destro yed, and evsry member OF his
family badly hurt. Andrew Worley's
house was also carried away, and the
members OF his family barely escaped with
their lives. They are all seriously in
iured. The storm formed in the vicinity
OF Calhoun and pursued a northeasterly
direction through North Georgia and
into and beyond East Tennes-
see, bounding across to the Chichowee
mountains and was next heard from near
London, Tenn, on the East Tennessee
road, eighty miles northeast Of Chatta-
nooga, travelling from Calhoun, Ga, to
London, Tenn, distance of 100 miles
in about 80 minutes. The path OF the
tornado was through q section remote
from railroads and telegraph lines and the
damage it may have done will not be
known for some days, but must have
been fearful. The tornado in places clear
ed the grouTd completely OF grass and
forests OF timber was Inown as with q
great scythe. The cyclone had a whirling,
rotary motion, leaving a scene OF desola-
ton and destruction in its path. Large
trees were twisted from their trunks and
Others torn up by their roots. A he avy
bureau was found mile from the house
that had contained it.
In Fairburn, Ca, both the colored
churches we're demolished, court house
chimneys torn of, shade trees uprooted
and other damage done. Near Austell,
house was blown on a negro blacksmith,
killing him. Calhoun suffered most in
North Georgia. 1t was visited by ter.
rifle funuel-shaped cyclone, which cut a
the middle OF the town, taking in
the court house and the station. Every
building in its path was either destroyed
or damaged. The streets are full OF shin
giles and debris OF roofs. The storm played
eccentric FRANKS, in one instance cutting a
house IN two and carrying away one
half. Then it torn down a house
around some women and children
without harming hair OF their heads.
The Baptist church was demolished and
the colored Methodist church was RACED.
About a dozen business places were total.
ly wrecked or damaged and their contents
ruined by rain. The southern arm OF the
storm passed eastward through Telfair
lair county, taking every thing in it's path,
400 yards wide.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Criminal Calendar.

Cyrus Gribbel, superintendent of the
vulture mine, ard man named J Johnston,
were robbed and killed at Niger Wells,
thirty miles from Phoenix, Arizona, while
on the way from the mine to that place
with bar OF bullion valued at 81. 900.
A handsome, extensively attired young
woman about twenty-six years old Jump
ed into East river at New York but was
rescued. She gave the name OF Annie
Adams. but refused to tell where she lived
She said that she was betrothed to
wealthy young man who lived in San
Francisco and that after all the wedding
arrangements had been made her lover
was found dead in bis room-apparently
killed by his own hand.
A bullet was shot through the window
oil County Commissioner $. u. Bambereks
house at Winona, Mimi. while the family
were at dinner. passing directly over the
heads OF Mr.. Bambenek and NJ. Morgan
stan OF Chicago secretary of the Polish
alliance, who was Mr. Bambenek's guest.
There is no clue to the shooter. 1t is ru-
mored that the shot was an attempt on
the life OF NJ. Morganstan. who is the prin-
cipai witness for the state in the case
against Zoborowski, deiauting treasurer
OF the Polish Dramatic company.
Capt. w. Z, Light OF Sand Point, Idaho.
writes as follows: II learn that Pelkey.
Pendleton and Pipkin have been murdered
at Priest lake" Pipkin, Pelkey and Pen.
dleton went up to Priest lake last fall to
prospect through the winter aud win tered
at the north end OF the lake. Nothing had
been heard OF them until the dispatch
from Light. Judge Hogan, who is a friend
OF Pipkin. has written to Capt. Light for
particulars. Pipkin was midshipman in
the United States army at the breaking
out OF the war. but resigned to 60 into the
Confederate army, where he served through
the war with much distinction.
A man who registered at the Corcoran
Hotel at Rockville, Maryland, as William,
A. Bultolph, of Atlanta, Ca. was arrested
on suspicion OF being the murderer OF mill
ionaire Amos J. Smell. OF Chicago, by
Bailiff Green and Sheriff White. When
taken into custody Bultolph was canvass.
ing for book called "0ur Great Mem"
Bultolph was taken before a magistrate
and an examination OF his person revealed
scars on the hip and knee. corresponding
with the description OF the supposed muir.
derer furnished by the Chicago police. He
has gold filing in his front teeth, another
mark described by the police. Bultoiph
says that he has friends in Washington
who win identity him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29

There is a suspicion at Washington
that Mormons are up 70 mischief.
Instead OF working for the admission
of Utah. they have dropped that, and
commenced lobbying for New Mexico.
The purpose is to secure statehood
for New Mexico and then to control
the state in Mormon interests and to
make New Mexico the refuge OF the
polygamists who acknowledge their
inability to defeat or resist the opera
tions of the stringent anti-polygamy
acts already upon the statute books
and the even more stringent laws
which will certainly follow if the pres
ent shall not seem sufficient to ac-
complish the object sought.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-29
Mrs. Anna Fields. who died at Ca

Mrs. Anna Fields, who died at Cam
den a short time ago. is said to have
been gifted with mysterious power
of second sight for some time before
her death. She not only told her
daughter of the illness OF several rela-
tions hundreds of miles off. but on
the night OF the double tragedy near
the Camden City Hall she raised her.
self in bed and grew greatly excited,
crying: There's man and woman
and carriage near the City Hall;
something has happened and
there is great confusion" 1t was
sometime before the daughter could
get her quiet, and the next morning
her daughters were struck with as
constituent on reading OF the double
murder which took place at the hour
their mother spoke OF the affair.