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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

The celebration at Britton was a de-
cided success, the attendance estimated
to have been from 1900 to 5000, The
Grafton by Rev. ID. NJ. Butt, pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church, IA eloquent,
patriotic and inspiring. The races We're
the best exhibition OF speed ever made in
this part OF the state, and were hotly
contested for from start to finish. LII
took i've heats to decide the free-for-all
trot, the best heat being in 2;21. The
time in the three minute class was better
than 2:30. In the stallion race, hall mile
heats, the best time was 100. The citi-
zens Of Brition may well feel proud OF
the success of the celebration. No pains
were spared by those in charge to do
everything tending to add to the COM
tort and enjoyment OF the guests. A
striking feature oil the day was the fact
OF no fights or accidents being reported.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
Excursion Rates.

Excursion tickets will be sold July IL
1916 good for return July 20-2l-22 Tor
the annual meeting OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union at Milwaukee, at one fare
orthe round trip.
For the peoples party convention TO
be held at Huron July 13 excursion tick
cts viii be sold July 13 and IA to Lake
Preston, Wolsey or Redfield at one fare
for the round trip, return coupons good
until July 16.
j. f. RYAN, Agent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Frank Sears and son William, FL. c.
Tegtmeier, Eric Sandvig and Amund
Orstad journeyed down to Appleton,
Mimi. Friday night to spend the 4th.
Sears, Teg. and Sandvig took part in the
gun club tournament, Teg. carrying off
second and Sears third money. Sandvig
shoot prior to the regular match.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Mrs. Eliza Ransom, mother oil MIS-. W.
4. Ravens OF North Webster, and her
son. DR.. Ransom, his wife and daughter
NJ Dodge Centre, MINI. arrived In this
city Friday Tor a weeks visit with the
~fiayens family and other relatives in this
vicinity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Quite a number OF our citizens went to
the lakes TO cesbrate the 18th, where a
fine time was had by fishing, bathing in
the lake, lounging under the trees, and
those who had one OF the fine %turnouts
from Harris Commercial Livery enjoyed
the ride to ard from the scenes OF the
festivities.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Manager Goodwin on Monday received
from Pitt, Barnum 4 Co. OF New York
the returns from the first shipment OF
Webster creamery butter, amounting to
$685. for 3S tubs. The quality OF
the butter is vouched for by the request
to "let us have your entire make
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

What is the matter with Webster's 4th
OF July sporting record? First money
at Bristol in trotting and bicycle races,
second and third money at Appleton in
shooting contest. Now If that a club
was only ON earth
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Married, on Wednesday, July 1, 1896,
at W~atertown, Miss Nellie Hayes and
James Johnston. The bride has a NUM-
Der OF friends in this city, being "a sister
OF Mrs. Henry Turner, while the groom
is u conductor on the Burlington road
They will make their home at Esterville
Iowa.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
BnIsroL. !. d. JUNE 20. 1896.

| will say for the st. Paul Fire and
Marine Insurance Company that | be-
lieve them and know them to be a safe
and reliable company to insure in. Their
agent, Mr.. Milligan of Aberdeen, is a
gentleman in every respect; after he had
estimated the losses, | got my money in
side a week, which came very handy to
me. p. HOLMQUIST,
Bristol. s. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

LOST-On the streets OF Webster, a
small pocket book containing about$l2.
Finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving it at the post office.
FOUND-A pocket book containing
same money. Owner can have same by
nrovinp property.-lI. j. Rock.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best saIve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, OF no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
Dox. For sale bv +. Ross & Co.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

While engaged in the patriotic duty OF
firing salutes in honor OF our country's
birthday last Saturday afternoon, Rex
Harris accidently dropped Il fuse from
his cannon on a small quantity OF pow
der and his face and left hand was quite
badly burned by the explosion.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Captain Sweeney, u. S. A., San Diego
Cal, says: "ShiIoh's Catarrh Remedy is
the first medicine | have ever found that
would do me any good. Price 80 cents
Sold by L. Ross & Co.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

The Day County N,C.T.U. congcntioR
was held in the Conet Church in this
city on June so. Although there Was q
small owing to the funeral
d Rev. Williams 81 Bristol aud tie trial
of the -aioon-keeper at Waubay III which
the ladies' were Interested, those who did
attend felt that the day had been well
spent. President Airs. q. o.. Norris con-
Quoted the meeting in her usual earnest,
easy manner, and the opening exercises
by Mrs. Parsons were especially heart
searching and helpful. The address Of
welcome by Mrs. Haines and esponsc
by Mrs. Carpenter OF Andoyer were both
cordially given. The report on Narcotics
by Mrs. Dickinson was very interesting
as was also a paper by Mrs, Holbrook
OF Langford on What a Union can do in
q small town. The l.. L. l.. OF Pierpont
is the first in the state to have gradual
ing exercises, which speaks well for the
untiring efforts OF the superintendent,
Mrs. Fannie Roberts. A bible reading
conducted by Mrs. Carpenter was made
very interesting.
The gem OF the evening exercises was Il
recitation by Miss Lotte Kramer, and
she very gracefully responded to an en-
core. The ladies wish to express their
thank to her and all others who helped
make the convention one OF pleasure and
profit. The follo wing officers Were elect
ed for the ensuing year Mrs. Fannie
Roberts oil Pierpont, president Mrs.
Alice Rexford OF Waubay, treasurer Mrs.
Alice Warner oil Webster, secretary.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Tramps are still numerous but as the
harvest draws near they will move on.
They usually keep just in advance OF the
crop-are in too big a hurry to get work
to wait for it.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. GrantSmith came in Sat
urday night from De Smet where they
were engaged in institute work. Sunday
Mrs. Smith drove to Britton to assist in
a two weeks institute at that place,
while Mr.. Smith is one OF the conductors
OF the institute in session here.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

r. I. Huntington arrived this morning
from Milwaukee and will take a two
weeks rest among the scenes OF his child
hood. Dick has all kinds of friends here
who are glad to welcome HIM back.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

l& The
Fly one 2t Peabody's
III
Commissioner have Been
"o.N Fta'aW- over Che
r.E
r.. 'g,' 'oE "asDinalon, Do,
"s goes " VISA g raoalL-
''+.-g' lslo monday eve
Er. aus ,'s.i ''a's 20 'hAneapo-
rt
.o1".S N'.gs@Uon ANA the
wy as"a .s1'.as4 h2lne fNas
-.5si. A'5 an went 70 Aberdeen
'''" '.e '.osihs Oh Jhe conFaa-
o'o 's"N'is' SuieFlhg from a ieion,
- INN "auOay fIiua& 10 nave
~" ooa'oerS can De Accommodated
NiSn "'7C'lo7' poa'a Accommodations
u harEis' ny the alu OF the surgeon 5
Aihe' haS removed a humorous growth
=.
VIM 0nllth ana ueor8e Reed drove to
DflI'oh ffluay TO take Ill the exercises
lahe ho1ce OF "hat non. refer Holm
quiSe d 20 say OF the 81. Fau FIRE and
II. Feaoooy VIII refund your money
YOU are hoU Satished alter using Il
MARCUS huha Oh Mii"auEee stopped Oh
nere anu speut sunday Win his oro1her
inere was d Si'aii hail storih III tue
SOUTHEASTERN part Oh ohe county last
"eeA' ouI NIUE uaihase - repor'eu'
Raise an umbrella by insuring that
crop with W. III. H. Mensing, agent for
N w Ino "a If Elktop : n
For sale, the Nj. Kline house IN the Ind
ward WIZ sell lor cash or onlong titne
paymehts'-Manson x Lee Lumber %
Hicks said hail last season; it came.
Hicks again says hail, so be safe II In
sure with W. IL. H. Mensing, ms. agent
LOST-On the road between tins city
and Dan Knights ranch, July 4, a red
pillow. Finder please leave at this Office.
DIR. Fl. A Peabody left this morning
for Madison to attend the annual meet
ing Of the Druggists Insurance Company.
Miss Bessie HAYES arrived from Bryant
Monday evening and will visit for some
time with her sister, Mrs. Henry Turner.
The dance Friday night at Frank
ehaoIar,s now horn Was ; GREAT success
and was largely attended by Webster
ties.
OF interest to teachers-Ross & Co will
have on hand compete assortilehe Vi
nonapsarv g]mnnIies suitable for institute
work,
Iobn wicov and son and Frank vii.
cox and family departed Friday to spend
the Fourth wfth thelr mother at fo''e''
Mimi.
The famous Britton flour beats the
world Fancy patent 80 cts ana oeSt
straight 20 Gus per SUN ol '"o
o'ote'
Miss Clara Belts relurned thursday
night from Aberdeen where 'pe mug ~
in attendance at institute anu 'N'"7
hn;,5;oos .nd
FARMERS - u,r;ro
s'ooN WIN -
~ COUPON Agent.
.a1G to / man. He
ohlei Lanuon =" noo billiard
carries the butt OF q lo ouios
cue for a cane. Combination-lo ounces
IS ol,h 70 / hobo.
III I1IIIl IA1 III ~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Rev. Eugene b. TreFethryn has just
issued to the public an attractive book
let entitled DAY Dreams and Realities
which is receiving warm commentator
from the press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Frei W. Harris and Harry Taylor re-
turned yesterday from an overland trip
to Cogswell, n. ID. where they had been
in quest OF Fred's pointer Speed away
who sped away last week. And the pup
came back.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

NOTICE-All property owners are
hereby notified to destroy all noxious
weeds and grasses on their premises,
along the sidewalks and fences, or the
same will be done by the city at their
expense. IL. ID. LANDON,
Chief of pn1ica
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Last Thursday evening, July 2, Mr..
John Charles Bates and Miss Emma II.
Forsberg were united in marriage by
Rev. Chas. Parsons at the residence OF
the bridegroom northeast OF the city.
The wedding was a quiet one, Charley
evidently trying to surprise his many
friends. 1t was a poor surprise, how
ever''for they have had their suspicious
for some time past that he was about to
become a Benedict.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
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oEN s20e bol1ilo-
Fngero 10aa1 "as y Ia9 4l5
aar 81 lime l1lst La slEs4 at Y.
@
Nalopeg went up 20 Aberdeen ON
DAY.
0E III small for estimates on
bills.
ntlorget the aoeial at tinlay Ross
Flay eve
line Of H8mmocks at Benjamin 4
Harris Was in Aberdeen q short
yesterday
hers, buy your Institute supplies
Es&Cos,
Vim. HussoHg drove over from
aay Friday.
cream by the dish or quart at the
lunch rooms.
/ Kelley made a flying trip to Alb
on July t.
Elevator Store leads all Others on
prices, Try them.
tnto Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sorenson
nday, July ., q SON.
kephus Alley was an Aberdeen visit
EtEen trains Tuesday.
4 keep cool-caIl Tor ON ice cream
at Nike THUS drugstore.
n. TAYLOR drove to Britton Sunday
|@siness, returning Monday.
tadquarters for teachers supplies
g Institute at + Ross d Cos.
u don't hear so much about rust in
pain as You did a week ago.
kttle Ak and Fyan Cban0e nI,r %
per pound at the Elevator Store.
hi Hartranft OF Groton arrived ON
/ our best oil grain plow shoe at
per pair at the Elevator Store.
|tng tournament in the near future.
|Tlot Of Moonette and Velvet Rues
bean McForIana was among Tho
Elers who spent the 4tb in Webster
bins lust in At BENJAMIN G Foster,s
asoaot dill
4novon
nusats-
DWlghts Flour is the peer.
nd NM - up oiu
ii'e'' mere 'ni'
fay don,n - 9"n na''
+ - '"o Elevator
l. ana ~. ou'neio u
II. sue 90 ~ 'eh'o pe'
BY IoaainY no ooaiueis
is ior Il ! a.. 'ou' sp,eed cucumber
h o"i
b and drovo ~ iron, nauoas
oNV1 W Dli.'oh W
'd'e'
IsOcents - !, I'a as y iace curtains
ator Store ~ pan ." "'
ON wanbay ~ 'iiian roue
~
i, at { cts pins
/ "o
sN.r
On, Mimi toa rom
'nly. 'penu 'ne monday win
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

TAKEN UP-June It'll, 3bay geldings,
one having a. S." branded on lett hip
and one with white strip in face. One
bay mare, one black yearllng horse colt
and one black mule. Owner is requested
to come and pay charges and prove
property. Johh Heydiahh,
Oak Gulch Twp, sci Sec. 8.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

karl's Clover Root will purify your
blood, clear your complexion, regulate
your bowels and make your head clear
as n bell. 25cts, Scots and 81. Sold by
L. Ross < Co.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

While b. A. Reynolds was visiting rel
atiyes and friends near Webster last
week, he leased a stock farm in that
neighborhood and intends engaging in
the dairy business. Byron believes there
is bright future for the dairy farmers
in this state.-Eerdon Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

GIVEN AWAY FREE-A set of glass
ware four pieces, a hall dozen fancy
tumb!ers, a set Mrs. Christie's bread
knives, a solid oak table, a child's rock
ing chair. Any OF the above with each
pound can OF Eureka baking powder at
the Elevator store.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Frank Gruby of Webster now controls
the Standard Oil Go. in this vicinity in
the capacity OF presiding officer over the
oil tank. Frank is a tip-top fellow, put
hin. where you will-Andover Gazette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

1t Is reported that some sort OF "A bug
or worm is working havoc with the fax.
All agree that it is not the old fashioned
cut worm, but capable OF doing as much
damage.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Miss Sparkling, who has been engaged
in the millinery department of the Fair
al expert trimmer, departed for her
home in Minneapolis Sunday evening.
During her short residence here, Miss
S%paulding made many friends here who
will regret her loss.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Miss Ethel Sheldon, daughter OF the
governor, arrived in the city Tuesday
evening to remain four weeks visiting
friends. She is the guest OF Miss Mabel
Alley.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

As a result 81 q collision while seorcll-
ing q Main st. this evening, Harold
Kramer had his bicycle badly smashed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
The ladies of the Cong'I
Church will give a social
at Finlay Ross residence
Friday eve. July 10.

Col. II 4 Baker, Mr. aud Mrs Geo. II.
and daughter came uptrom Wan
buy Sunday 70 attend service IL the
Episcopal chapel. but were disappointed,
a owing % til. absence OF Rev Walton
none Were held.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
GASOLINE 5Galons 6r65 Cents
A4AAS1AJ at +. ROSS ID b

Hanrv msff~oE..,-
mor,ta NJ s2'st0al
spend the summer in DRv County
u.a-t
l,.,oh .I.e, the great cough and
e1ll5 e Y sr.1t demand. Pocket
GSlzg soAt9tAs lWenty-tiye doses only 22e.
TIL a..
morr1. ,f,
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Amund Ahrahamson, father oi the
.Abrahamson boys OF Lynn Lake, died OF
old age yesterday morning at his home
nine miles northwest OF this city. Ii he
had lived until August 3, he would have
reached his seth birthday. The funeral
takes place today.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Yin prepared 10 do all kinds of bcilar
and engine repairing No charge ior Ok
ainlnmg boilers on engines as to what III
needed a guarantee given thlt all
work will be done ia q drst-ciass manner.
Those venting anything In this line drop
u postal To WI e. Ehlers Bristol. IS. III.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09
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/ the fight
|ples, which
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ree-emlnent-
terest every
Pspondenc.s
tort Stories
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IF items Of
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

The ladies Of t69 coagl Church w
give q social at Mrs Finlay Ross on
Friday NJ at eight O'Clock. Everybody
invited
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

~ Al Douglass and his SIS AIRS.
faleot q New York tate who has been
visiting aim for ome slime, uent west
last Thursday Go make sister at Bow
de sit Nil Douglass teBerHel 0u
Monday evening,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-09

Gen a Huntington and j. III. stegoy
.celehrated the glorious 9Th biz catching
Lake. They fish weighed l3 poundsand
they had 70 row ashore TO land IL.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
THE DEGRADATION or SPAIN.
TIVE Names Tha. &...A Tsrsnsss I. .
Long Record Of shame.

TIVE Names That &IAaA Eeeoalost n 0
Long Record Of shane
The history Of Spain had long been
record Of shame. Tho despicahls
character Of their rulers had almost
quenched the innate nobility Of the
Spanish people. while the arisrocracy
had sunk into proud lethargy. In the
story OF national degradation ut IL
worst, two names must stand together
as partners in political crime-those Of
Godoy and EscoiQuiz. who sought to
mask their own base ambitions behind
the acts of their feeble creatures, the
King and Ferdinand. Throughout the
whole vile complot moves also female
hgure-that of the Queen-whose coun-
terpart must be sought in the annals
OF witches, furies and hetaerae. But
there were still left uncontaminated
eleven millions Of the Spanish people.
They were indolent by nature. had been
fettered both by tradition and by worm
out institutions. and had long groaned
In the bondage of corrupt administra-
tion. With the removal of the Bourbons
all these servile paraphernalia were
swept away. The brothers Napoleon be-
lieved, and no doubt honestly. that pure
and capable administration under .
modern system would soon produce or
der. industry. prosperity, and peace,
and that grateful nation would before
long acclaim its preservers and enroll
itself as devoted ally against the per-
ddious and tyrannical government Of
England. 1t is useless to speculate how
far this dream would have been real
lied but for the utter rottenness of the
instruments with which the reformers
worked: the Kings senility, the Queens
lust. Godoy's greed, Escoiguiz's SELF
seeking. Ferdinand's unreliability,
Murat's ambition, made \ poor armory
Of qualities wherewith TO accomplish .
benehcent revolution. But the one vital
blunder was. after all, not In the use
of such tools: it was in the contempt
for nationality shown drst in making
the treaty of Fontainebleau. then in
its violation by the subsequent seizure
Of Portugal, and finally by the occupa-
ton Of Spain by French troops. De-
claring that more had been lost than
gained by the events which occurred at
Bayonne, Talleyrand says that on the
occasion he icily observed to Napoleon
that society would pardon much to Z
man of the world, but cheating at cards
never. II this be true. 1t was singing
rebuke and one which touched the heart
Of the whole matter.-C'Life of Ma
poleon." by Prof. W. M. Sloane, in the
Century.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
BIGGEST PLow ON EARTH.
N Takes Fifty Horses 60 Draw This
Gigantic Implement.

lt Takss Fifty Horses TO Draw This
Gigantic Implement.
J. Thompson is a ranch foreman OF
California, says the New York World.
He is the man who designed and had
manufactured a p!ow which 1t took
fifty horses or seventy-fve oxen to
draw and four men at the handles to
guide along a furrow. This agricul-
tural monster is the largest plow In the
world and is at present on one of the
ranches of the Kern County Land com
pany. near Bakersfield.
At the time that the possibility oi
this affair dawned upon Mr.. Thompson
h~--.- oAary nf cnltivatin1 with a
two-horse. plow the 5000 acre wheai
field of which he had charge. The top
OF the pillow was five feet above the
ground; the beam was a foot thick, the
handles ten feet long and the whole
thing was mounted on two eight-foot
wheels to facilitate turning 1t at the
end of the burrows. The drivers seat
was on the axle of these Vheels
At the first trial ten horses were
hitched to the concern, but as soon as
the share caught the earth they were
unable to move it. More horses were
brought and still more, until there were
fifty in all. Even then it moved very
slowly. However. horses were cheap
and their feed cost absolutely nothing,
and, after the secret Of managing 1t had
been mastered, 1t effected little saw
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
sLATIN PAsHA.

SAAI1N FASaA.
In 1875 at the age Of 20, Rudolph Slatin.
born and educated In Vienna, fred with
. desire to travel. and wishing to take
part in the exploration Of Africa. nrst
went to the Soudan. After short stay
he returned to complete his military
service, and 1t was not until three years
later that he returned to Egypt. where
he was appointed to . high post under
General Gordon. He conducted . sue
cessful campaign against pretender to
the Darfur throne, and was made gov
ernor general Of the province by the
khedive. Then the wave Of mahdism
swept the whole Of the Soudan. Gordon
was murdered. and the British expedi-
ton was compelled to retreat. slatin
was captured and placed in seclusion BY
the uahdi. When the mahdi died
Slatin was released by his successor. the
khalifa, but was kept under close sur
veillance. After much weary watching
he finally managed to escape. and re-
turned to Europe last year. Since his
return to civilization he has resided In
London aud has written book ON the
Soudan question. While governor Of
the Darfur province slatin fought num-
erous battles against great odds. He
has much private and valuable infor-
nation concerning affairs Of the Soudan
and will be an immense acquisition t(
the expedition.