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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-18

4. Endorsement of his state as presi-
sntial candidate, the adoption of a
sform to his liking, containing a
ht declaration for the gold standard
Ind the selection of delegates at large
u their state favorable to him. There
sas strong Mckinley sentiment in
be convention and the friends of the
hioan were defeated by narrow
hargin on vote for temporary organ
ati0n. After that Bradley men had
hings their own way.
The Fight for Control
The convention was called to order
2:S6 p. m. by Hon. John w. Yerkes,
hairman of the state central commit
y, who made brief speech congratu-
Atng the Kentucky Republicans upon
Hsnt victories, paying an eloquent
hbute to Governor Bradley, Major
Eckinley and other leaders. and, in
anelusion, placing in nomination as
ae choice of the central committee for
snporary chairman Judge Thomas q.
iGrow Of Pulaski county. The anti
Bradley men placed in nomination
uecrgs Denny, Jr., Of Lexington, and
cal OF the roll by counties was or
hnd The call occupied over two
lears and q half, during which time
Y nall was a scene of great confusion
Pa speakers were heard with the
geasest difficulty. The vote resulted:
aarow, SS3 40; Denny, 742 1.5.
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s,lk. and Dress Goods Burn.

NEW YORK, April l5.--Fire in the
5-story brick building, rs Grand street,
occupied wholly by business firms,
most of whom represent large European
houses and deal principally in silks,
dress goods and kid gloves. caused .
loss OF $30O,O00.
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Democratic Clubs Meet in St. Lcr,s.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The execu-
tive committee of the National Asso-
citation of Democratic clubs held a
meeting in this city during the day.
Representative McMiliin of Tennessee
presided. 1t was decided to hold the
national convention of the association
Sept. 80 next ut st. Louis.
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Mor. punk.rd, Going to Da .ota.

ANDERSON, Ind, April 16.-Joseph
Holder and sons have left here for
North Dakota to arrange for a colony
Of 30 families of Dunkards. who win
emigrate from this point on June l.
There being large colony of Indiana
Dunkards already in Dakota, an effort
will be made to establish number Of
Dunkard schools and publishing houses.
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ST. PAUL, April 15.-The water in
the Mississippi river is rapidly rising
and threatens to do great damage,
especially to the dwellers on the West
Side fats, whose foundations are but
little above the water line at an average
stage of water.
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IHURSTON BOSSED THE JOB

''sraska Republicans Declare For Mo-
kinley and Sound Money.
vSAHA. April 16.-The state conven-
W. of Nebraska Republicans to select
Su delegates to the national conven-
W. convened in Omaha last night,
@i delegates being present. Not
sanstanding the general concession
~ tnat body was unanimous for Nc
aey Tor president, ready to accept
1yshing fathered by Senator John w.
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BRIDGES SWEPT AWAY.

Great Damage by Floods I'm Northern
Minnesota.
RoYALToN, Mimi, April 15.--The
Mississippi river bridge west Of here,
built six years ago, has been swept
away. The Platte river dam at this
place went out also. The Pine Knoll
dam went out Saturday, McLean's dam
on Skunk brook, Sunday, and the mill
dam at Two Rivers Monday. 1t is the
biggest food in years. 81.
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BorteIIe Renominated.

BANGOR, Me-, April l6.-The Repub-
lican Fourth district convention has
renominated fer the eighth time
Charles A. Boutelle as representative
in congress
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Lake Pepin CIear of Tce.

LAKE Cry, Mimi, April To- The
warm rains and winds have cleared
Lake Pepin Of ice, opening navigation
practically through the whole Missis-
sippi river.
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HE'S NORTH DAkoTRs CHOICE
Anti -Hansbrough People Capture ths
Repubi can Convention and Sc
lect Sound Money Dele
gates to ST. Louis.

FARGO, N. D., April l6.-The Re
publican convention just closed in this
city was one of the most enthusiastic
in the history Of the state and in SONS
respects it was the most interesting
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mckinley in North o,ina,

AsHEvILLE, N. c., April l6.-The
Ninth district Republican convention
met here and indorsed Pritchard for
senator and Mckinley for president.
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Endorsed Cleveland and Free Silver.
TACOMA, Wash, April 6.-The silver
men in the Democratic state conven-
ton made an all day fight for a silver
platform, and for silver delegation
instructed to vote for free coinage
candidate for president. President
Cleveland's administration was en-
dorsed. A free silver resolution was
adopted, but delegates were not in
structed.
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-. -. hANoosSOoGs hhA oAA S@Ne~e A~~'-
tied close went down also. Senator
Hansbrough did not cut much OF a
figure in the convention. The dele
to the st. Louis convention were in
structed to use all honorable means to
support Mckinley.
The Delegates and Money Plank.
The following are the delegates: G.
M. johnson, Richland; o. S. Halson.
Trail; s. r. Satterwaite, Cass; J. M.
Devine, La Moure; Alexander Hughes,
Burleigh; G. H. Bingenheimer, Nor
ton. The following is the money plank
adopted by the convention:
1.-The Republicans of North Dakota
are unyielding in their demand for
honest money. We are unalterably OPP
posed to any scheme that will give to
this country q deprecated or debased
currency. We favor the use Of silver
as currency, but to the extent only and
under such restrictions that its parity
with gold can be maintained. We are
therefore opposed to the free and un-
limited coinage of silver until it can be
arranged by international agreement"
Was Cut and Dried Affair.
Early in the morning the anti Hans
brough men met at Hotel Metropole
and the proceedings of the day We're
cut and dried and as far as Hans brough
was concerned he was left in the cold.
At the caucus it was decided to stand
by the result of the convention. 1t was
at first termed the Robinson caucus,
but Mr.. w. H. Robinson withdrew
from activity for personal reasons.
Two-thirds of the counties in the state
were represented. The convention was
called to order at 1:45 p. M. and E. @.
Geary. an anti Hansbrough man, was
made chairman of the temporary Or
ganization. His nomination was Sec
onded by Senator Hansbrough. The
caucus proceedings were then ratified.
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|na JOHN M. THURsToN.
lasan the session was by no means
|hcaS mons. The delegates were se-
NM " exclamation and instructed to
|bw. mckinley. They are as fol-
n : l. Webster, Peter Jensen, IT,
c and George III. Thummel.
M frossotion and sound Money.
~ resolutions congratulate the
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THOUGHTS OF GREAT THINKERS.

Terror Itself, when once grown trans
cendental, becomes a kind of courage: A.:
as frost sufficiently intense, according
to the poet Milton, will burn.-Carlyle.
0. guard thy rowing thoughts with
jealous care, for speech is but the dial
plate Of thoughts: and every fool reads
plainly In thy words what Is the hour
of thy thOught.--Tennyson
All travel has its advantages. If the
passenger visits bette countries. he
may learn to improve his own: and if
fortune carries him to worse, he may
learn to enjoy his own.-Johnson.
1t Is the same with understanding as
with eyes; to certain size and make
just so much light is necessary and no
more. Whatsoever Is beyond brings
darkness and confusion on-Shaftesbury.
Flowing water Is at once picture
and music. which causes to flow at the
same time from my brain. like limpid
and murmuring rivulet. sweet thoughts.
charming reveries. and melancholy re-
membranes s.-Alphonse Karr.
A mans time, when well husbanded.
is like cultivated field, of which few
acres produces more of what Is useful
to life than extensive provinces, even
of the richest soil. when overrun with
weeds and brambles.-Hume.
Absolute ugliness is admitted as rarely
as perfect beauty: but degrees of it.
more or less distinct. are associated
with whatever has the nature of death
and sin, just as beauty is associated
with what has the nature of virtue and
life.-Ruskin.
The world is always ready to receive
talent with open arms. Very often 1t
does not know what to do with genius.
Talent is docile creature. 1t bows its
head meekly while the world slips the
collar over it. 1t backs into the shafts
like a lamb.-Holmes.
l consider 1t a mark of great prudence
in man to abstain from threats or any
contemptuous expressions, for neither
of these weaken the enemy, but threats
make him more cautious, and the other
excites his hatred. and desire to re-
venge himself.-Machiavell
Like an inundation of the Indus Is
the course of time. We look for the
homes Of our childhood; they are gone.
The loves and animosities of youth,
where are they? Swept away like the
camps that had been pitched In the
sandy bed Of the river.-Longfellow.
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SYNOPSIS.

Newport harbor is alive with beautiful
pleasure craft, gathered there to witness
or take part in the annual races. Honoria
Hensler has come on board the Neckan.
the yacht of her rich Vanderwater cousins.
She is rich in beauty and AL feminine
charms. but not in worldly goods, and is
engag ed to marry Chauncey Parkes, a poor
but brilliant college professor Among
other guests are Charley Osborne. a COM
IN onplace young man, a distinguished for
eign prince, and Mrs. bennett bennett,
social leader. While at dinner that night
a stranger yacht anchors very close to
the Neckan. 1t proves to be the Pen
dragon" In which Sir Brooke Beltanley.
a rich mine owner and heir-presumptive
TO a dukedom. and his FRIEND Lord Gads
den, are going around the world. The
races have brought them to Newport. Mrs.
bennett Is delighted at this news. FOR
Sir Brooke's acquaintance Is an acquisi-
tion of her London social career. Mean
while, from the Pendragon. Sir Brooke has
noticed the beautiful Honoria on the bril-
liantly lighted deck of the Neckan. She
is sim ply clad in white silk and has a long
stem med American Beauty rose pinned to
her waist. Lord Gadsden explains who
she is and calls her "the best equipped
fisrt in these or any other waters He had
met her while in America the year before.
He tells of her beauty and Of her cold.
heartless nature. Sir Brooke is immense
" interested and resolves to meet her.
He also recognizes Mrs. bennett.
The next morning the two men go on
board the Neckan to pay their compli"
mcntS to Mrs. bennett and meet Honoria.
1T is the first day of the races. Jack Pep
peridge, the husband of one of the Van
tie rwater girls, is to follow in his own boat
and Honora is to so along as mascot. Sir
Brooke Is invited to accompany them. His
devotion, to HonOria Is marked, and he
saves her from a situation that might
have resulted in her being washed over
board. She Is pleased with his attention.
and only once when her daring has been
met with presumption from him does she
think OF her lover and resent 1t. The in
dfgnation from this faux pas soon passes
away, and when they part he begs for the
rose she has worn. mot this one," she
replies.
Shortly after this. at the DE Ruysens
ball, Sir Brooke is made furious at
Honoria's conduct with the prince. whose
attention she exclusively accepts. This is
SO marked that Mrs. Pepperidge reproves
her, but to no avail. Sir Brooke has been
invited to sail to Bar Harbor In the Neck.
AMI Will not go on account of the prince.
Late in the evening he manages to dance
with Honoria, and after Il talk promises to
go with them. and comes away with a
withered American Beauty in his hand
When returning to the Pendragon he dis
covers that the prince has been left on
shore by the Neckan party and is there
fore compelled to offer him the hospitality
of his own boat. On board Lord Gadsden.
noticing Sir Brookes detected condition,
soundly berates him for allowing a penni-
less aristocrat like the prince to stand in
his way; all of which the subject of the
conversation accidentally Overhears.
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from the captains audience, who
winked at each other unblushingly. He,
however. took all the bantering in good
part. and when the jeers were ended he
said:
Now, gentlemen. I'll tell you how II
happened. found that my children
had been skylarking the day before In
the cabin. They found among the mass
OF reading that had been brought
aboard some unopened newspapers ad-
dressed to me. They had been throw
ing these newspapers at each other,
and one Of them went out Of the port
hole. The shark saw 1t. of course, and
gobbled 1t down; and that was how It
happened. Now, gentlemen. Judge for
yourselves the truth of my story"
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Truths Fables Up to Date.
To be Concluded.

During a snow storm n couple of oxen in
a comfortable barn engaged in a conver-
sation.
What q kind man our master is" said
the brown one. He feeds us well and
let's us live in luxurious idleness. Is he
not a cuckOo?'
blooded monster. You observe that l eat
sparngly of the food he places before us.
His idea is to fatten us and then sell US
for gain. We will then be turned into
steaks, roasts and other deicacies for the
tables of the rich. You are playing into
his hands, while l am wise boy and will
fool him a trip"
"You may be right" replied the brown
bovine. but 1t does not spoil my appetite.
I shall not overlook any bets for fear
some one will get a tenderloin out of my
flank. l can die but once, but l can eat
several times. Better have another NOR
sci of hay
The two oxen carried out the plans they
had discussed Sure enough the fat brown
one was sold to a butcher. by whom he
was killed i'm a humane manner. The
roam one. he who had boasted of his wis
dom. grew thinner and thinner. The
farmer put him to a plOw and made him
work all summer. until the poor beast
wished that he was dead. The next fall
he was sold without being given another
chance to become fat and he then spent
several years Theoretically sealed up I'm
tin cans.
Moral-They are fools to be oxen any
way.-Truth.
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THE COMING BARITONE.

It will be remembered that after
practically sweeping the boards so far
as baritone singing competitions went
at all the great eisteddfodau. Mr..
lvOr. Foster, a young man from Peny-
Craig, last year secured five-fold glory
at the National Eisteddfod Of Llanelly.
His friends in the Rhondda then organ
ized a series Of concerts for the purpose
Of raising money sufficient to pay for
the musical education Of the young
singer In one Of the great metropolitan
musical academies. 1t was estimated
that two years maintenance and tut
tion in London would cost about 1900,
and considerably more than half this
sum was raised by concerts in Tony
pandy. Mr.. Fosters friends were
about to appeal to the public of Porth,
where Mr.. Foster was almost as popu-
lar. when an unexpected benefactor
turned up in the person of Mr.. Llew-
elyn Williams. the gold king Of Cool
gardie. Westrala. Mr.. Williams hav-
ing heard Mr.. Foster sing at a gathering
Of Welshmen at London, proved his de-
light by contributing f20 to the fund.-
and relieved the anxiety of the young
singer by declaring that he would con-
tribute G1 a week to Mr. Fosters MAIN
tenance while he remained at college.
On the strength Of this promise the ar
rangements for the concert at Porth
were abandoned. Acting on Miss Mag
gle Davis advice, Mr.. Foster went to
the Royal College of Music. He pre-
viously informed his friends that he had
heard nothing farther of Mr.. Williams
promised support, and a gentleman ac-
cOrdingly wrote him. pointing out
that the case was a necessitous one,
and asking him to state where Mr.. Fos-
ter might call for the 81 week. The
following is the reply. dated from 23,
Bennerly road, Wandsworth, Common,
s. W.. April 4. 1896:
Dear Sir:-With regard to yours of
the oath ultimo, re Mr.. Ivor Foster. Mr..
Williams is away. and 1 expect will not
be back until after the holidays. On
his return I will show him your letter.
Yours faithfully, H. L. Bursill, Secre-
tary."
April went and May was almost
passing when he was written to again,
which called for the following reply:'
Dear Sir:-Mr. Lewellyn Williams
does not live here. He never has
lived here. I don't know where he does
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Will YOU TAKE A SHEEP?

WILL YOU TAKE A SHEEP?
A valuable friend. and an able farmer.
about the time that the temperance re-
form was beginning to exert a health
full influence in the country, said to his
newly-hired man Jonathan. did not
mention to you when hired you that
l think Of doing my work this year
without rum. How much more must I
give you to do without?"
"O." said Jonathan, "I don't care
much about 1t: you may give me what
you please"
"Well." said the farmer. "I will give
you sheep in the fall, II you will do
without"
Agreed" said Jonathan.
The oldest son then said. Father, will
you give me "a sheep II l do without
rum?"
Yes. Marshall, you shall have a sheep
II you do without
The youngest son. stripping, then
said: Father. will you give Inc a sheep
II you do without rum
Presently Chandler speaks again:
Father, hadn't you better take a sheep,
too?"
This was a poser; he hardly thought
that he could give up the good crea-
ture" yet; but the appeal was from a
source not to be disregarded. The re-
suit was. the demon was henceforth
banished from the premises. to the great
Joy and final happiness of all concerned.
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found that in the curiosity to know
about the lives of the Four Hundred. SO
called. snobbish. but real, it could be
made a matter of great moment to me
to be able to do the yachting season,
Newport. Bar, Harbor and life among
the multi-millionaries. And made my
plans accordingly. had happened to
live in Italy in my youth, and knew the
language and localities. I chose a title
/ thought extinct, hired a valet-that
Sicilian scamp over there-I believe he
is a count himself. or something of that
sort-and registered at a big hotel. and
the fish leaped at the bait, and here /
am"
well. I'll be dashed!" said Billy.
THAT I had no other or more ulti-
mate intention.I beg you to believe me-"
II don't know why we should believe.
YOU" said Billy. I'm false colors, under
a false name. obtaining hospitality un-
der false pretenses."
Not altogether. The people who en-
tertained me wanted a prince to dis
play to their acquaintances. furnish-
ed one. I have given them the satistac-
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I've or where he Is. but I believe he has

live or where he is. but believe he has
returned to Australia"
Then his friends communicated with
other friends in London, all Of whom
declared they knew nothing Of Mr.. Will
Hams, but believed he had gone to
Coolgardie. But they learned that the
Gold King had stayed at No. I, Queen
Victoria street, f. c., which Is the
address Of another gold king. Mr..
Pritchard Morgan, NJ. p. for Merthyr.
They accordingly wrote to Mr.. Morgan
q letter Of inquiry at the beginning Of
last week, and they have not yet re-
ceived an answer. 1t Is obvious. how
ever. that unless something is done
within the present year Mr.. Foster will
have to return from London before COM
pleting his studies, and thus Wales will
lose a singer and q musician whose
talents give promise to outshine those
Of any Of his countrymen who have gone
before him."
Meanwhile. It is a pleasure to tell of
another brilliant achievement by Mr..
Foster, and one which Is Of even great
er Importance than any Of his eistedd-
promoted by the International Music
Trades Exhibition were held in the
Agricultural hall. 1slington. In the
baritone solo competition there were
four prizes Of the respective value Of q
handsome pianoforte, gold medal and
certificate. a silver medal and a bronze
medal. There were 90 competitors
drawn from all parts Of the country, and
the adjudicators were Signor l.. Denza.
the well-known song-writer. and Sig
nor Garcia, the professor of singing at
the Royal College of Music. Mr.. Fos-
ter sang the recitative,"O 20 Santa Madag-
liza" and caventina, "Dio Pas sente
Dio d'Amor," from Gounod's Faust"
At the close Of the competition the ad-
Indicators said they could not decide
between four of the competitors. who
were, accordingly, ordered to sing
again. Mr.. Foster was one Of the for
tunate four. and this time he sang
Handel's why Do the Nations" The
adjudicators then said there was
scarcely anything to choose between
Mr.. Foster and another competitor
named Carles Tree. They had, how
ever, decided to give the first prize. al
though by no means representing the
difference between them, to Mr.. Tree,
and the second to Mr.. Foster. The
third prize went to Mr.. David Jones.
son Of Mr.. Philip Jones. manager Of the
Clfyndd cOlliery. A sporting writr Of
one Of the sporting papers says:
Messrs. Tree and Foster sang a neck
and neck race home. and although the
former just succeeded in winning, he
had nothing in hand. He won all out"
There were several top notes between
second and third"
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CAPTURED A SHARK.
And Found in Its CapaciOus Nav a
Paper Addressed to Himself.
From the London Answers.


zone afternoon, when we were in
the Indian ocean," said the captain. Il
noticed a shark swimming round the
ship, and I didn't like 1t bit You
know the superstition to the effect that
a following shark presages the death Of
one Of the ships company. He sailed
round US all the next day and the next
after that, and + determined to catch
him and quell my uneasiness. We
baited a hook. and after a short time
captured and killed him. Then we cut
him up. Do you know what we found
in that sharks inside? No? Well. a
newspaper, unopened. and it will sur
prise you. as 1t did me. when tell
you that 1t was addressed to me-"
A shout Of great laughter went up
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Summer Complaints,
0yssntsry, Diarrhea,
Ch0lOr0 Morbus.

A half to teaspoonfu Of Ready Relief
IN half tumbler Of water. repeated as
often as the discharges continue. and a
flannel saturated with Ready Relief placed
over the stomach and bowels will afYord
immediate relief and soon effect q cure
Internally-A half to teaspoonful in a
half tumbler Of water will in a few min.
utes cure cramps, spasms. sour stomach.
nausea. vomiting, heartburn, nervousness.
sleeplessness, sick headache, fiatulency
and internal pains.
nala ria In Its various forms cured and Pro.
vented.
There Is not remedial agent in the
world that will cure Fever and Ague and
all other Malarious. Bilious and other ie-
vers. aided by RAILWAYS PILLS, 80
quick as RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Travellers should always carry q bottle
OF Railways Ready Relief with them. A
few drops an water will prevent sickness or
pains from change of water. 1t is better
than French brandy or bitters as u stimu.
liant.
Miners and lumbermen should always 10
provided with 1t.
Price 10 cents bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.