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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

told us that the ceremony was once
more about to proceed. We hurried
down stairs to find the bridal party
assembled In the parlor. The justice,
who they had corraled, was a young
man who had evidently never seen
any place but the mountain home in
which he was born. Certainly he
looked the perfect picture of a hardy
mountaineer, very much abashed by
his new surroundings. There was
only a handful Of guests left, and 1t
did not take long TO arrange prelim-
inaries. Things were again about
ready when the justice called a tenn
porary halt"
Say, l never married any one in
my life,' he stammered. and / never
saw any one spliced, SO l amt just
dead sure how ter start up
1T was now the school mnrm's
turn to come to the rescue. She re-
membered that she had an Episcopal
prayer book at home and We waited
until she had found it.
AT last the wedding started. The
justice stood on one leg and scratch
ed his shin with the other. The bride
and groom lined up in front of him
swinging hands like children playing
ring around the rosy The lean,
lank, ~cadaverous father Of the bride
stood looking in the doorway. The
justice started in to read the wedding
ceremony from the prayer book.
pausing every now and then TO spell
out the big words.
Finally he came to the passage:
Who gives the bride away? AS he
ended the sentence he paused. There
was a wait OF about a minute and
then the old man broke in with, oh,
60 on, Bill, and stop yer foolishness.'
This staggered the justice and he
scratched his head for a moment in
despair. Well, | guess yer married,
he slowly drawled out Then sudden
ly drawled out, An God bless yer
souls
1T was nearly 3 o'clock in the
morning when the knot was tied and
then we danced until daylight.
when we began to get tired Am
herst said he guessed it was about
time to arrest the groom. To make
things more interesting he said he
was going to get the newly-made
father-in-law, in his capacity as act
ing constable, to serye the warrant.
l expected a row, but instead of get
ting mad the old man seemed TO
rather enjoy locking up his new rela-
tive. He cOnfided to us that he
never liked the cuss anyway Ac-
| cordingly with great ceremony he in
formed the young husband that he
was a prisoner. Overwhelmed with
| the evidence against him the young
groom confessed all. He had com
mitted the robbery in order to get
money to get married M. The ten
derfoOt prisoner was released and in
the afternoon l rounded up my cat,
tie and took them TO the Springs. l
may add that the groom got ten
years, the bride a divorce and a new
and more worthy husband; while the
old man succeeded to the office Of
high conStable."-Philadelphia In.
Quirer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

seems he was a relative Of the family.
So they decided to send for him. AS
we knew 1t would be some hours
before the justice could be procured,
Amherst and l went to bed, leaving
word that we wanted to be called
when the wedding was ready to re-
sumo.
when we reached the privacy of our
room, Amherst said: Il have my post
office robber where / can lay my
hands on him when / want him.
"'Who is it?' said i.
""The groom that is to be- was the
detectives reply.
"Are you going to take him before
the ceremony l asked.
"'No, / am going to see the fun out
first
"At / o'clock Q knock on our door
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

mistake the fool Of a groom had made.
Instead of going after his license, 1t
seems he had written for 1t, and the
clerk had sen him back the usual
application blank. The idiot Of a
groom had just filed this in. and stuck
it in his pocket, thinking that was all
that was needed.
What was to be dOne?' The guests
were ali there and the elaborate sup
per was waiting.
again we were appealed 20, so we
told them to go and get a justice Of
the peace and II he would tie the
knot it would he all right. The nearest
justice lived fifteen miles away, and it
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

worcester, Mass, Nov. 1G.-This
afternoon the national grange recep-
ton in Mechanics hall was attended
by 1900 people. DIR. George A. BOwan,
master Of the state grange of Connec-
ticut and chairman of the general com
mittee presided. Speeches were made
by Mayor Henry A. Marsh, governor
Cieaves Of Maine, Lieut.. Gov. Wolcott
of Massachusetts, n. J. Bachelor Of
New Hampshire; secretary of the
board of agriculture, Gov. Coffin Of
Connecticut; eX-Gov. Goodell Of New
Hampshire. Col. j. H.. Brigham Of
Delta, Ohio. master of natioial grange,
Hon. Aaron Jones Of Indiana, Hon.
Alrha Masser Of Vermont, Mrs. Sarah
G. Baird. master of the Minnesota
state grange.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Thomas Hutton Moore

that didn't fit him. The schoolmarm
had taken her place Mt the organ and
the preacher was about 10 begin when
he happened to think Of the license.
He promptly asked the groom If he
had that necessary document, and the
latte. dra wled:
Yep, here she be" at the same time
pulling a document from his pocket.
The parson glanced at the paper
for q minute and then his brow cloud
ed. I'm very sorry he said, looking
up at the %expectant couple, but i can
not marry you. This is not a license
There was a general connection, and
we being from town, the paper was
referred to US. A glance showed the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
FATE OF A DEADwooD BANKER.
He Was Probably Murdered for His
Money


Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 16.-lt Is now
believed that G. r. Kimball. the bank
er who disappeared from Deadwood,
s. D., Sept. I, while temporarily in
sane, carrying 100000 in cash and Sc
curities, is the man who was murdered
at Alliance, Neb., oct. 13. The body
vas found by the roadside with the
skull crushed. There was nothing on
the corpse to identify 1t. In some man
ner his friends heard of the case and
yesterday sent a photograph to the au-
thOrities. who think they identified it.
He is supposed to have heen killed for
his money. Kimball was arrested on
a train at Tecumseh, Sept. IL, his
strange actions and appearance attract
ing attention. He was thought to
have gone on toward Kansas City
since which time all trace of him has
been lost. Nimball left his wife and
sick baby at Deadwo0d representing
that he would go 10 some neighboring
towns and would be home within two
days. He wore a blue sack coat, bust
ness suit and took NJ change of cloth
ing. When appr2hended at TeCumseh
be was without n collar, his shirt filthy
and clothes shabby. In his hands he
carried n bundle of "mcdnra and
Durango" mining stock. He was
t%hirty-one years of age.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Murder in His Art.

Prospective Tenant was given "a
understand that this house was a mile
away from the railroad, but l hear a
steam whistle this very minute. |
can't stand the noise; it just drives me
wild.
Prospective Landlady-But, my dear
Sir, that is not a steam whistle; it's
only my son practicing on the flute.
Prospective Tenant-Oh, very we'll.
One cannot coerce n railroad compa-
ny, you know, but N can kill a boy.
Yes, I'll take the rooms.-Boston
Transcript.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Chance Of ESCAPE,
.fter the amateur performance.

After the amateur performance.
Ethel-How did you like 1t up there
on the stage? l should have thought
you'd be frightened to death.
Sylyia-Why, 1t was just splendid to
cast an eye over the audience, 30 see
their looks and actions. Really, 1t was
as good as a play.
Ethel-Was 1t. really? Next time
I'll go on the stage instead of sitting
among the audience.-Boston Tran
script.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

the candles. properly disposed, and a
first and second lamplighter, who re-
ceive 600 a year.
Then there is the keeper OF the
swans" who annually pockets ESQ for
looking after the sacred birds on the
royal waters.
LASTLY there is the queens rat.
catcher" VINO Is especially attached to
buckingham palace. His office is by
no means a s%inicure. His salary, f15,
is provided outside the civil list. Every
session Of the house of commons, in
committee Of supply, considers this
vote specially, and gravely agrees TO
the charga.-Pearson's Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Dividing IL.

Aren't you almost through with tho
morning paper, dear?' said the hus~
band of the e~mancipated woman aA
the breakfast table.
In a second" replied the latter, who
was deep in the sporting news.
The patient little a waited for
five or six minutes and theL said
again:
My dearr'
"Wellg''
Couldn't you tear off the manAo
page and let me have it?'-Puck.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
A Hot Reception.

Alpha-Have you heard about Little
gun, the actor? You know, he starte0
with his company to star In Australia
and while on his way there the ship
was wrecked on one of the Cannibaa
islands. Having nothing else TO do to
pass away the time, he organized an
impromptu performance Of "Hamlet%
for the benefit of the natives.
Beta-How did they like it?
Alpha-They roasted him.-Bostou
Transcript.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
THE QUEENS HOUSEHOLD.
Almost a Thousand Persons 10 Car
for Victoria.


The queens household is a large one,
consisting of just under a thousand
persons. for the maintenance OF whom
the nation sets apart the sum OF $780,
coo every year. Most of the offices
are siniCures or fixtures for life.
Some Of the posts are entirely Orna-
mental, and others have very little
duty attached to them. Probably the
only additions to tht household since
the time of Henry VIII. are two steam
apparatus men.
Although there is no longer a royal
barge, nor any pageantry on the
Thames, there are Still a bargemaster
and a waterman, with a salary each
Of f4O0 a year.
There are four double deckers, whose
sole duty is to lay the dinner cloth and
see that the plates. dishes and cut
lery are fairly set forth.
There is also a wax filter, who sees
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when.
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products To-
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in thu
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute il offered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

English Tourist out West-Is it al
ways advantageous to ira YEA
about your country as 1t is now?
Native-Great Scott, no! This is tho
time OF year when the train robbers
are always doing their biggest killing
and robbing. That's why we call Il
the Indian summer.
English Tourist whipping out his
note book)-Good 'eayens!-Chicago
Tribune.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Her Excuse.

When she entered the house she
found him searching the pantry.
Don't / get any support" he asked
di~sconsolately.
IL don't think there's anything but a
little cold meat in the house." she re-
piled sweetly. "You see, / didn't have
time to get anything this afternoon"
"Why not?'
81 spent the entire afternoon at the
pure food show."-Chicago Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
A Hearty Welcome

To returning peace by day and tranquility
at night Is extended by the cum pa
tient who owes these blessings to Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. Don't delay the use
Of this fine anodyne for pain and puriner Of
the blood an instant beyond the point
when the disease manifests itself. Kidney
trouble, dyspepsia, liver complaint, la
grippe and irregularlty of the bowels are
relieved and cured by the Bitters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
A Good Illustration,

Teacher-You say the tendency OF
heat is to expand and increase, and OF
cold to contract and lessen. Can you
give some familiar illustration OF these
effects?
Bright Pupil-The population OF
seaside resorts.-Tacoma News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Shnf Her NeiGhbnr

Rockport. Ind, Nov. 16.-Mrs. Sarah
Davis shot and fatally wounded Mrs.
Isabel Goodman, her neighbor today.
They quarreied about their chickens.
Mrs. Davis Is in jail.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
LANDS.
Further Work in Examinations In
MinnesOta Suspended.

Washington, Nov. 1G.-COmmissiOner
LamOreaux to-day telegraphed the
chief examiner Of Chippewa pin
lands in Minnesota. s%uspending all
further work in examinations and APP
praiscments, owing to the appropria-
ton being exhausted. The commits
si0ner will recommend that the law be
changed so that the appraised lands
may be sold.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Deserted by His Bride.

Chicago, Nov. 1G.-When Raymond
Dominick Pochelu the New Orleans
theatrical manager returned to his
hotel last night. he was surprised to
find a note from his wife OF five weeks
saying she had unceremoniously dis
appeared.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
An Undeaerving Creature.

81 reiterate it,
1t was an emancipated woman who
spoke, and her earnest tone betrayed
her depth Of feeling.
al reiterate 1t, l say! A woman who
will beat her husband, the tender,
timid darling, she has vowed to pro-
tect and cherish, does not deserve to
have one."-Judge.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Went Back Mt Old Wages,

Tower, Mimi, Nov. 16.-The striking
machinists, linemen and pumpmen OF
to work without receiving the advance
asked for.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 16.-The Canadian
Pacific railroad station here with all
morning. The loss Is not known, but
will be heavy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

Queen Victoria never removes from her
hand the three rings connected with her
courtship and marriage.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

The lowers OF the pumpkin are cooked
and eaten by som OF the tribes OF the
American Indians. especially by the Aztecs
by yhom they were highly esteemed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21
Died i'm

Denver, Ohio, Nov. 16.-Arch Eaton,
nephew Of ~ex-President Harrison, died
mt st. Luke's here to-day Of consump-
ton.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer. Mrs.
Allie Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct. 20. "a.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

Motherswho have used Parker'sGinger tonic
fodyears insist that 10 DEMENT'S more thar other :.edt
cines; every form of distress and weakness yield tot
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-21

Hindercorns In a simple remedy.
but 10 takes out the corns, and what a consolation IL
isl Makes walking a pleasure. lie at druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
Tnrdy Tribute of "The Thunderer' to
Lincoln.


Tardy Tribute of 'The Thunderer'' to
Lincoln.
London Cor. N. Y. Tribune.
THE Times" has at last found space to
review at length the not brief biography of
Lincoln by Messrs. Nicolay and Hay. The
review Is, from more than one point Of
view, a very remarkable paper: AS mucn
Justice as could be expected is done to the
biography itself, which any one but an
American may naturally think demands
more time to master than the average
European can afford. To this reviewer it
seems less biography than an exhaustive
record of contemporary American history,
an elaborate and dscursive narrative. But
the fairness of the spirit in which Messrs.
Nicolay and Hay write is recognized and so
ia their ability. '"They write WELL" says
THE Times" land 1t would be difficult for
civilians to give more lucid descriptions of
the campaigns which decided the suprem-
acy of the Union" An equally emphatic
tribute was due to the mastery portraiture
of Lincoln, and to the picturesque account
of his earlier years and the scenes of
pioneer life amid which he spent them.
But what is so remarkable in THE
Times review Is it's late and possibly re-
luctant but evidently genuine. tribute to
Lincoln's greatness and to the immense
services he rendered to his country. We all
know what this paper used to say What
N saws now amounts to a complete recan-
tation Lincoln is at last recognized as the
patient sagacious leader he was. Justice
ia done to his foresight and courage. to his
penetrating intelligence. to his humanity.
TO his large views of policy, to his mag
nanimity, to his personal ascendancy. and.
not least, to that use of II by which an
amicable settlement of the Trent affair was
reached General Mcclellan used to be
sort of hero to 1.-The Times" Now 1t is
Ltncoln's retaining Mcclellan so long in
command which casts the most doubt on
his Judgment of men. On the whole the
estimate of Lincoln is one which the Ameri-
can may rejoice to read In the leading
Journal of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

Science Is nothing IL not contradictory
That Is to say, there is strong tendency
in the demonstrations of scientific men,
their arguments, and theories. to refute
what at first glance appears to be, to the
lay mind, automatic truths. Paradoxes,
however, are abhorred by science, and
beneath all the apparent contradictions OF
advanced thought there are strong founda-
lions of reason and good sense. Thus at
first view the assertions of l.. r. 8. Toma-
lin, who writes in the New Review on
Science and Clothing are directly an
tagonistic to some beliefs that the popular
mind inssts upon retaining. Ho urges that
vegetable fibers are wholly unsuited to
use as materials for human clothing, either
In summer or winter. The skin. he argues.
In SO largely the guide to the general con-
dition of the body that it must be covered.
rot with absorbent materials. that take
from IL all it's emanations but with porous
substances, that permit the excess heat
of the body to pass away, while preventing
the normal heat of the skin, necessary to
preserve It's proper functions, from being
lost There is danger he says. in cotton
or linen clothing-these being the principal
examples of vegetable clothing. They are
too conducive of beat. and. in winter. when
the outer temperature is lower thar that
of the body. there is great danger that the
skin may. by pouring out its heat to the
greedy air through the seve-like clothes.
become 50 chilled that it closes It's pores.
refuses longer to throw off the secretions
in the form of vapor. doors and moisture.
This clogs the blood with the impurities
that have been gathered by it In the
course of it's circulation. and the refuse
Is then forced back into the organs. pro-
ducing a condition that is called a Cold
from Its first cause. 1t Is known that a
heavy sweat, a hot bath, AMI ether radical
remedies that open the pores, will go far
II not wholly to the cure of this ai1iction.
The skin has been relieved of Its chill and
the course OF nature Is started again. The
prevention Of this. the writer alleges. lies
In the use of wooden clothes. which are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

There Is one thing that Mr.. John Burns.
Engnshman. NJ. r, hasn't said yet. and
which he might say with entire truth and
eminent pertinency. 1t is this: If an
American or any other foreigner should
visit England and publicly criticise and
comment upon the people and institutions
of England. as he has criticised and -com-
mented upon those OF the United States
since he has been here. such foreign critic
and commenter would be driven from the
platform forthwith, by bowling mob, with
a fair chance of having his or her head
broken in the free and easy proceeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
A Pes.imi.tfc Reverie.

Goodbye, goodbye, old ~,
You've done the best you could.
But you in candor must confess
1t wasn't very good.
With royal pranks and busted banks,
And trusts that want the earth,
You must excuse US. '95,
For any lack Of mirth.
We welcome you. although untried,
Because-your grace we crave
Wed rather fly to ills unknown
Than bear the ones we have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

story to the effect that the stove was
stolen from the Presidents sentry ooA mas
been circulated. This disposition TO MAKE
light of one of the conspicuous features OF
cur national defense should be discouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
The Real objection

Don't you think that Snobkins' manners
are very afrected?
NO What makes them really objection
able Is that they're natural"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

As a New Years sentiment for Congress
Ii Is respectfully suggested that its needs
be less in the line of resolution and more
In that of reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Greeting.

Wish you Happy New Year
Folks are hoping high and low
That the wish1I turn out better
Than 1t die a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

Inspector Byrnes leaves the decision as
to which way his New Years leaf will
nop entirely to Mayor Strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
He Couldn't Have Meant

THE thing that Bicycles lacks Is SIN
CERTIFY" remarked the self-appointed critic
of mankind.
What makes you say that?'
He made a resolution to quit swearing
and bought q fountain pen ON the same
day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
Th. Farewell Flush.

There is a rcdness far and near,
A brilliant hue you must allow.
The autumn leaves all turned last year
The New Years leaves are turning now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

DIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
tn any indy idual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
me1fs, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

1t is scarcely patriotic in John Burns to
neglect the political advancement Of his
own country to attend to the welfare OF
this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

Japan insists on giving the royal book.
keepers of China some very busy days.