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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Delicate Fiattery of Freshmen

A certain barber in this beautiful
city has been vexed in spirit because
some of his trade seemed in q fair
way to slip away from him. The
manner Of it is this: He has among
his customers a large number of Yale
freshmen OF tender years. These risky
youths insist upon being shaved, al,
though their chins may be as smooth
as the surface OF a billiard ball. The
barber saw that in order to keeL
that class of trade he must con,
vince it that it had hair on
its face. So he bethought himself of a
scheme. He took a very fine razor
and honed it down to a very fine edge.
This accomplished. he so manipulat.
ed the tool that when it was drawn
along the smooth flesh it made a
noise as il the points were being scrap
ed off a barb-wire fence. He tried it on
the first freshman that came in, and
the man vent away looking as pleas
ed as if his mother-in-law had just
died. The tonsorial artist now flour,
ishes, and the freshman goes on his
way rejoicing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

Among the passengers on the steam
er Aurania from England recently was
Lady Cook, Viscountess OF Montser-
rat. formerly Tennie c. Ciaflin, sister
OF Victoria Woodruff and now wife
Of a wealthy European nobleman.
About fourteen years have elapsed
since Victoria c. Woodruff arrived in
London With her sister Tennie. They
were at that time more widely known
than any women in the United States.
The Beecher-T ilton controversy had
brought them into peculiar proim-
uence, and the weekly publication in
which they heralded the scandal to
the world before the daily press of
the city had summoned courage to
more than distinctly hint at the
charges had for a time an enormous
circulation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Republican National Convention.

Chicago Special: The executive commit
tee OF three oil the subcommittee ofseven of
thenational~ Republican committee. consist
ing OF GARRISON, Conger andCayton, remain
ed in the city perfecting the plans and de-
tails, outlined by the whole committee.
The headquarters OF the national commit
lished ut the Grand Pacific hotel, in the
same club rooms as ia 1850 and 1884.
The citizens committee has been directed
that the convention hall must be made
ready and turned over to the national
committee on the Thursday before the
meeting of the convention. The seating
capacity of the hall will not be over Z, 900.
To give this capacity all the boxes will be
dispensed with and the opera chairs replac-
ed byordinary chairs. The citizens commit
tee OF Chicago we're given l,4O0 seats four
andeight years ago. and now insisted on that
many, bnt the committee will not he able
to supply such a number. The delegates
and a~lternates, numbering about one
thousand seven hundred, will be seated on
the lower floor, in the parquet and par.
quet circle. IN the three tiers above
this, the balcony and two g~alaries. visitors
viii be seated. The stage will hold about
eight hundred, and will be reserved for { he
more noted guests. The desks for the
press viii be Immediately in front of the
stage. Each OF the delegates will probably
have three tickets for distribution. These
will not be season tickets. as heretofore
but daily tickets and therefore more capa-
BILE OF serving a larger number OF visitors.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Christian Science.

San Francisco Chronicle.
The dentist in New York who com
mitted suicide because a christian
science healer failed to cure his ex-
IRENE nervousness, ought to have had
some one to give him little common
sense advice. He was evidently sui.
fering from overwork, and instead OF
the mummery of Christian science"
or any similar quackery, he should
have tried rest and complete change
OF scene. One-half OF the ills OF pro-
tessIonal men arise from excessive APP
plieatlon to pursuits which irritate
the nervous system. The overworked
brain makes heavy demands on the
stomach, and this in turn fails to per-
form its duties. The result is general
prostration. which only rest and care
tultreatment can cure. When "a man
In this condition tries to cure himself
by any appeal to faith or laying on oil
hands, he generally comes to grief.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
A BEAR STORY.
Why . Bear Hunter Retired For Rsin-
~forcenents.

From the Merchant Traveller.
They have bears in the west that are
hard to subdue, and so they have need
of strong men and women. A settlers
wife of this class, on the outskirts of
civilization, ~oyerhearing herself de-
scribed as half human, half alligator"
resented it, and declared that she had
~''feelin's;" but she was not this woman
the story-telier whom the hunter
met.
A New Yorker on a hunting expedi-
ton in the far west rode up to a noun
tain cabin and hailed a woman hanging
out clothes in the front yard. GOOD
morning, madam" he called on her.
What yer lookin' fur? You must be
lost er sumpin'," she replied.
Thanks, no; I'm a-hunter, and I un-
derstood there were bear up in this
neighborhood, and could you give me
some points"
The woman dropped the white gar
ment in her hand, and came down to
the fence. Hits bar yer lookin fer, is
il? she inquired, cranning her thin neck
forward in an eager way.
Exactly, madam" he answered
Strengthening up in his STRIPS.
We'll, stranger yer in the right
neighborhood. Thar's bar here in
plenty"
Have You " seen any?"
81 shed say I he'd"
Tell ms where l can find a den. Tn
looking for a dozen or so. Tn not par.
ticular as to numbers"
"Oh, haint yer? Thet's what nv ole
man said, but he's changed his min now,
l reckon"
as he afraid of the brutes? ?"
Not now he haint."
Tell me about it."
well, yer see one day me an the
ole man seen a bar climbin' in the
hog-pen, an he sed he'd lust put ar
end to that bar with a club. l tole hin
to git a gun, but he sed bars wuz No
great shakes, no how, an he'd 90 witt
a club"
And did hep" inquired the hunter
as the woman stopped talking.
Il reckon he did; / went in the hous.
an CHM up to tho loft, an purity soon
heerd a mighty racket out in the pen
After while it got powerful still outside
an l elm down ter see how it com
out"
Well" inquired the hunter, anxious
ly, did he get the bear?"
mo, he didn't the bar wuz cleal
gone"
"And your husbands"
Well, the funeral tuck place mex.
day. Hits bar yer lookin' fur. is il
Well, stranger, that same bar is ,roun
here yit."
The hunter returned for reinforce.
ments.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
They Never Speak, Etc.
Peoria Transcript.

Peorla transcript.
Ayoung Peorian has been very at
tentiye to two Peorian girls during
the last year. He loved them both,
and it was al open question which he
would marry. But he has finally
made up his mind, and the Munson
street girl is selected. Meeting her old
rival the other day she could not
resist the temptation OF Growing over
her a little. "Jane, DEAR" she re-
marked, in tones as sweet as sugar,
81 believe you were a little sweet on
Charlie once, weren't your" Eyes,
love-" answered the Hurlbut street
girl, in tones equally soft; "he was so
useful, you know, in keeping ones
hand in" 81 deem it my duty now"
said Munson street, putting the last
dash OF vinegar in her voice, ito in
form you that Charlie and | are to be
married next month";" ~ expected
something OF the kind, love-" spoke
up Hurlbut street. "And why so,
may / ask2" "0h you know, lovy,
that dear Charlie is a little weak, and
besides this is leap. year" The two
girls no longer speak.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Criminal

Developments indicate that Guthrie, who
was supposed to have been murdered in his
own house, near Marissa, Ill, committed
suicide.
District Attorney Fellows OF New York
determines to submit the complaint
against Jay Gould and Russell Sage to the
grand jury.
John G. Crowley. the prominent lawyer
of Boston who absconded some time since,
leaving from $751; to 500, 900 worth OF
Indebtedness, has written q letter from
London to Russ, Cameron & Maxwell OF
Boston asking them to take charge OF his
property for the purpose OF clearing up his
affairs.
AT Cincinnati, Abbott Keller. brother OF
Charles Kebler. who recently committed
suicide when thu knowledge OF his iorgeries
was about to develop, has followed his
brother to suicide. He used two revolyers,
holding one in each hand, and directing
one to his brain and the other to his heart,
firing simultaneously. No cause is known
for the deed except the disgrace OF his
brother Charles.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Some Bible Facts.
Cha mbers' Journal.

From Chambers journal.
Verses in the Old Testament, g.
PAL.
Verses in theNew Testament, 1859.
The books of the Old Testament, 80.
The books OF the New Testament,
27.
Words in the Old Testament, $685.
43O.
Letters in theNew Testament, $685.
$50.
Words in the New Testament, ISL
253.
Chapters in the Old Testament, 929.
Letters in the Old Testament, 2,T2S,.
100.
Chapters in the New Testament, 26O.
The word Jehovah" occurs $685.
times.
The middle book OF the Old Tesla.
ment is Proverbs.
The middle Chapter OF the Old Tesla,
ment is Job xxx.
The middle verse of the New Tesla
ment is Acts xxi, II.
The shortest verse in the New Tesla,
ment is John xi, 35.
The longest verse in the Old Tesla
ment is Esther viii, o.
The middle book OF the New Tesla,
ment is Second Thessalonians.
The middle chapter and shortest in
the Bible Is Psalm cxvii.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Abrams wife.

Fran the Arkausaw Traveller
4Abram Sawyer" said the o;a|
ipdpe, replying to an old negro wbe|
had lust addressed him, "is it posi-
bic that you want a divorce when 4
has only been three days since Won
were married."
s6You doan know dat lady, iedus
vou doan know her, ur you wouldn !
meek SIGH err greet 'miration bout "a
"yyby, the other day you told ma
that if SiIyy refused to marry Won
Won were a dead man."
"Yas, sab. i tole you dat"
"And have you gotten over your
love so soonY"
aWaI," scratching his head, 81 has
had ernuff ter dribe Tub an LECTION
nuren de human breas'. I wuz a.
happy man at fust, an 'mits dat lfs
looked mighty promisin'; but all dat
wuz changed dis mawnIn'."
.'How So"
"Wall, sab. you knows dat | keeps
ar ME stan down on de corner. Val
after we had dun GOT obef '~tivities ~
dat marriage / went on down ter ds
| cornder to sell ner pies, an / hadn'
| heen dar Iaung till Sitvy she coma
ALONG she did. Law bless me, Abramr
saws she, 'w'uter little cuddy-hole d,
er place yer's got yere. My stars! look
at dem pies, honey. War you cot
| all dem pies, honey?' Buys 'em at
er mighty big cost says |. 'Ah, bah,
said she, an reachin' ober she tuck
or pie an her face opened an it wuz
cone. Fo' de Lawd, ledge, / neoer
seed SIGH err mout On er hi nan bein.'
7 look in 'stonishment, | did, and
couIdn' hardly, blebe it, but. bless yer
| life, de pie wuz done gore. "Ab'ram,'
| she-she, you is SIGH eT good man, an
7 lubs yer so awful much. Ef | hadn't
maird you | neber woulder maird
ergin. Look out! cut yo' han on dat
glass SEE 1, but she smiled an den
| filled de smile up wild ernuder pie.
tell you, ledge, | wuz gittin' anxious
| 'bout dis time, fur | seed ruin ~ereepin'
| erlaung. Honey s. !, you better 20
on back ter de house, fur Tse nightly
feerd you'll take col out yere on dis
damp ground on. | amt erfeerd,
fur Use got on mer thick Shoes said
she. Lawd bless you, no. | amt er.
feerd, fur wen | wicked up at de still
'ouse / stood on de damp groun' all
de time Ernuder pie wuz gone
.Lawd bless YER she-she. wy, yo'
darIin', amt neber ioun' nuthin' Wit
dat took de wire age often yer appe-
tite.' She retched cut her han after
ernuder pie. Den l say, .HoI on.
lady, hol' on. Drap dat pie. Drap i.
right now She sorter laughed, she
did, as' stopped up de laugh wild er
pie. Dat las pie settled it wild me,
sab. Ilubed her, but | couldn't bar
ter see all dem pies go dat way, so ]
jes' made up mer mine ter git er
jvorce. ledge, dar's lots O. ladies in
dis yere 'munity, but femme tell yer
dat durin' deze hard times pies il
ries."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Death of petroleum v. Nasby.-

David r. Locke, long celebrated as
Nasty" and editor Of the Toledo Blade,
died at Toledo on the 18th OF consump-
ton. He was born at Vestal, Broome
county, N. Y, Sept. 20, 1888, and hence
was in his ifty-fifth year. His father, n.
r. Locke, is still living in Toledo at the
age OF ninety-four.
In 1852 he founded the Plymouth, Ohio,
Advertiser, conducting it two years. In
1856 he founded the Bucyrus, Ohio, Jour
nal, and afterward was successively con.
neeted with the Mansfield Herald and Find
lay Jsffersonian. He was editing the latter
paper when the war broke put. and in it's
columns appeared the first numbers Of the
renowned Nasty" letters, the first
bearing the date Of April 81, 1861.
These political satires sprang at
once into tremendous popular
ity, and exercised enormous influence
in inolding public opinion North in favor
OF the vigorous prosecution OF the war.
He wrote two or three successful plays,
books OF travels, many sketches and sew
eral devotional poems which can be found
in various church hymnals. Four or five
years ago his health began to fail, and he
gradually withdrew himself from active
work. His fortune is estimat ed at a mill
ion, exclusive OF the Blade.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
SENATE.
Not in session.
ilOn.
HOUSE.

The house resumed the consideration OF
the urgency deficiency bill, the pending
question being pon the amendment in
structing the.public printer to rigidly enforce
the provisions OF the eight hour law. The
amendment was adopted-yeas, 1872; nays,
53: and the bill was passed.
q The speaker stated the unfinished bust
ness to be the bill coming over from last Fri
day for the relief OF Nathaniel MacKay and
the executors of Donald MacKay. The bill
was passed-yeas, 156; nays, ~.
The evening session vas devoted to the
Pacific telegraph bill, and some doubt had
been expressed as to the power OF congress
to direct the Pacific roads to construct and
run their own telegraph lines. Mr.. Lind. in
a pleasant speech, advanced the idea thatit
was only part OF the police power possess
ed by the general government such as had
been shown by the decision OF the United
States supreme court in the cases OF the
State OF Iowa against certain roads and
telegraph companies.
MIR. Rice presented in the house the reso-
luton already presented to the senate,
adopted by the chamber OF OF
Minneapolis, protesting against the pro-
posed legislation with respect to the inter
state committee law as applied to rail,
roads between the United States and Can.
da.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

Washington Territory's claims for
admission to the Union are hardly
less cogent than those OF Dakota.
With a population OF about zoe, oG0,
enormous wealth in natural resources
and several excellent harbors on its
long stretch of seacoast, the Territory
makes its request for Statehood well
supported. 1t has twice as many in
habitants as Oregon had when it be-
came a State.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Personal News Notes.

Robert Browning is described as a short,
stout, red faced Englishman, very fond OF
roast beef and port wine.
ID. r. Locke, editor OF the Toledo Blade.
widely known as petroleum V. Nasty, 4"
died at his home in Toledo.
Gen. A. Anderson, lately chief engineer OF
the Northern Pacific railroad. has been ly-
ing i'll with erysipelas for the last week at
the Everett house, New York.
DIR. Melanchton L. Ruth, United States
navy, has acted as Usher at fifty one wed.
dings, the fifty first being that OF Gov.
Gordon's son to Halletr Kilbourn's daugh.
ter in Washington.
Mrs. Tracy, the handsome widow whose
stage name was Agnes Ethel, is making a
great splurge in Buffalo society. At a re.
cent luncheon the floral decorations were
the finest ever seen in the city.
Gen. William 7. Harvey in New Orleans,
on the 18th. celebrated the SEVENTEEN an
niversary of his appointment as an officer
in the United States army. His health is
good but his mind is feeble.
General Manager Potter. of the Union Pa.
cifc, has resumed his official duties, and
his first act was to order the Union Pacific
agents to Interchange freight with the roads
which charged less han schedule rates.
Lizzie Kelsey, the actress, died in New
York. She was one of the famous coterie
OF English beauties imported twenty-five
years ago by Jarret & Palmer. Miss KEEL
sey was then sixteen years OF age, and re-
markable for beauty OF form and feature.
Gen. GrosvenOr, member of congress
from the Athens district OF Ohio, said:
% Sheridan was born at Somerset, Ohio.
l NEW him in Ohio long before the war,
and through him became acquainted with
his parents. The generals mother has
often told me that Phil was born in the
town OF Somerset. 1t has been widely be-
lieyed that Sheridan was born in Massa.
chusetts a few months before the removal
OF his parents to OHIO. Gen. Sheridan
himself states that he was born in Ohio.
1t is a current report among Mr.. Blaine's
intimate friends and neighbors that letters
have been received from him at Augusta,
Me-, stating that his formal withdrawal
from the presidential candidacy is on ac-
count OF Mrs. Blaine and their son EN-
mons. 1t is stated hat Mrs. Blaine has
never fully recovered from that terrible
sorrow into which she was plunged during
the last campaign by the sesndalous sto-
ries which were told. and that she made a
special request oil her husband not to &C.
eept another nomination, as she feared
she could not pass through another such
ordeal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Blaine 4 Remote con,Ingenox.

Charles Emory Smith, editor-in-chief Of
the Philadelphia Press, who is universally
recognized as Mr.. Blaine's closest and
most confidential political friend in the
state of Pennsylvania, and who, during the
absence OF Mr.. Blaine ON the country,
has been in constant correspondence with
hi N. says:
j regard this letter as a fnality. Mr..
Blaine. in my opinion, has purposely and
absolutely taken himself out OF the con-
test for the presidential nomination, and
his purpose will not be shaken by any cir
c~umstanees that conid possibly be fore
seen. Viewed merely as n Hypothetical
case, however, | think that II such an I'M
likely thing should happen. as. the eonven-
ton, finding all other candidates but of
the question, should unanimously tender
the nomination. Mr.. Blaine could not re-
fuse But I am fully convinced that no
such remote possibility suggests itself to
AR. Blaine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
Genuine
Detroit Free Press.

bebEolt rec TFtsS.
al hear" said a Boston woman tc
a rosy, spirited Western girl, "that
the society of the West is very good
now, SO that one need not hesitate
about living there on that score"
"Yes, indeed" was the enthusiastic
reply. Our society is f~irst-class now
I've counted as many as fifty and
sixty diamond pins and real sealskins
IN one Sunday at our church, and
when it comes to a full-,lress display
We amt behind anybody"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

Archdeacon Farrar. in a recent pa.
per, speaks of the exploits of neia-
rious relic seekers who have marred a
number OF works of art consecrated
to the memory of the dead in West,
minister Abbey. On some OF the bias
~reiisfs, he says, the heads of illus
trious men, and Washington among
them, have had to be replaced again
and again, having been knocked off
by INSCRIPTIONS relic mongers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

The latest news from Venezuela is that 6
crisis has been reached in the long dis
pated subject OF the correct boundary line
between that country and British Guiana.
Venezuelan Consul General De Silva said
in New York the invasion OF Venezuelan
territory by the British was only the pre-
liminary step to further eDcroachments
which would eventually make South
America q British India. 1t gave them
absolute possession of the "Dardanelles OF
thek key to South America. The only hope
OF Venezuela lies in the firm adherence of
the United States to the Monroe doctrine.
This country will be asked by Venezuela
on the basis OF this doctrine, to aid them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

The Congregational Club of Central
New York has just discussed the in
~teresting theme of"Newspaper IDEALS"
at its session in Syracuse. The Jour
nal of that city refers to the discus
sion in complimentary terms, but in
sists that 'the mission OF the secular
newspaper is not ideal, whatever the
obligations its opportunities and facil-
tiles impose. On the contrary. its
mission is intensely practical. It's
primary incentive is OF a business ma
ture. Unless it fulils this obligation
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

A bill prohibiting thegrowing of any
crop from which intoxicating drink
car be made has been introduced in
to the New Jersey assembly. This
would do away with hops. apples,
peaches, corn, rye and several other
crops. The thrifty Jerseymen are not
likely to dispense with these articles
just at present.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

The copper syndicate which is at
present engaged in putting up the price
OF copper kindly disclaims all selfish
motives. 1t is purely for the benefit OF
the suffering laborers in the copper
mines that the quotations OF the met
al are being so handsomely advanced
This strikes some sceptical people as
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

Senator Far went to a catholic
fair in San Francisco, and stepping
up to a flower stand asked the price
OF & bunch of rosebuds. Before the
young lady in attendance had time 20
reply, an older one came forward and
answered: Give hundred dollars,
Mr.. Fair" The senator INST antly
drew his check for the money and
passed 1t over. without a look of sur
prise or annoyance. The woman who
took the check was his divorced wife.
n the demand had been probably
not al unusual one.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23
The proposea LongfeIlow STATING J

The proposed LongfeIlow statue at
Portland, Me-, will cost $4,000.
Not quite two-thirds of this amount
has been raised, and the rest is now
being solicited in ten-dollar subscrip.
tons. The pedestal will be of New
Hampshire granite. twelve ieet in
height. The site selected is in State
Street Square, just one of the business
part of the city. The statue is expect
ed from Rome next summer. SIM
mons, a Maine sculptor. is executing
the work.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

Provincetown, Mass. possesses the
oldest inhahitant on Cape Cod and
probably the oldest in New England.
IN the person ofJohn j. Almeida, who
was born in Flores about la years
ago. He is still hale and hearty and
is often seen walking the streets. He
has never ridden in the cars or car
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-02-23

When the enterprising citizens of
Paso del Norte hear that a train load
CT American excursionlsts is about Ia
pass through FL Paso, they get up q
bull fight. And the Americans al
ways go,to a man, il not to a woman.
Then when they get back home thew
denounce the barbarous pratice of
bull fighting with an almost Puritan
ferocity.