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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
From, Foreign shores.

Among the earlies reforms of the
French government in Madagascar Is
embodied a decree abolishing slavery.
In ministerial circles at Madrid II Is
denied that the government intends TO
call out fresh contingents of troops.
Thirty employees of Juan Yidrio at
Guadalajara, Mex, attacked him. lie
killed two of them.
1t is officially stated that the plague
is increasing in Bombay and Carachi.
The seaport Of Sinde is also declared
TO be infected.
Earl Russelrs Riverside residence at
Maidenhead on the Thames was CURED
by fire. The blaze IS believed 10 have
been OF ~incendiary origin.
Word has been received from Athens
that Prof. George Richardson of San
Francisco died in a hospital at the
Greek capital on Dec IL of typhoid
fever.
An additional batch OF anarchists
was sentenced at Barcelona recently
Forty Of them were condemned TO
twenty years Imprisonment and wen
~ to eight years imprisonment.
A terrific storm occurred IN the Gulf
of Campeche on the 18th and 18th of
December and among other casualties
reported is the week of the bark ia
maica, with twelve passengers and
most Of the crew lest.
There has been a phenomenal IN
cresise of coffee planting in Liberia
and the exports of the last nscal year
amounted to 3,000,000 pounds, against
10000 pounds ten years ago.
The German war ship Irene, with
Admiral Tirpitz on board, has sailed
Tor Manila under orders from Berlin
10 protect German sut jecis and the
subjects of otner powers In the event
IF the severe fighting which is antici-
pated there.
A special commission of the British
government appointed 10 inquire into
he sugar industries Of the West Indies
$ not only 10 confine itself to the Brit
sh colonies, bat is to visit New York
about the middle Of April, after lelv-
ing Jamaica.
In the presence of numerous preiates
and the best known members of the
American colony, Cardinal Susolli toSS
formal possession Of the titular church
Of Santa Mara del Ara Coeli at Rome,
which was assigned him by the pope
1T the hast eonsistory. Cardinal Sa-
tolli delivered an eloquent discourse.
The total d~efalcations reported
through the disappearance of Ludwig
Hegaie, manager Of the Constance
branch Of the Imperial German bank
are $4,000 marks, of which sum he is
said TO have taken with him 100000
marks when he fed to Switzerland.
The balance is understood to have been
.ost through bourse TRANSACTIONS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
miscellaneous.

The American Federation of Labor
has changed it's Headquarters from
indianapolis to Washington.
The Dupont poyder mills at Car
very's Point and tiibston, n. j., are
working night and day to fill large Or
ders for the government.
President Gompers OF the Fedora
ton OF Labor occupied the pllpit OF
Wesley. chapel at Cincinnati, speaking
IN the interests of organized labor.
George Il. Sake Of the firm Of Esty
X SAKE. piano and organ nauufactur-
ers OF New York. lied Of %apOdAexy.
He was n brother Of the late john G..
sake, the poet.
Robert j. L. Horny, aged eight, one
OF IN boys bitten by the ST. Bcraard
dog and who hal taken the Pasteur
urea tment, died at Baltimore OF hydro
pbebia.
Mrs. Cecile franklin died at ST.
Louis from cocaine poisoning, but
whether she intended to end her lie
or simply took the drug to alleviate
pain is o known. She kept the most
fashionable house In st. Louis.
The first OF the Patriarch balls of
the eason was given at the Waldorf
hotel at New York. The big ballroom
has seldom held q more brilliant as
sembslge than at this function OF the
~patriarchs. The Waldorf orchestra of
twenty-five pieces began the dance
programme at nearly midnight
The dead body Of Jesse q. Gould.
the miss NJ vice president and secre-
tary OF the Leland 4 Smith company.
which recently failed, was found In a
fence corner In the outskirts or Toledo.
Ohie. A bullet hole In his head. a re-
viewer by his side and oil his vaiuab.es
ca his person plainly Indicated sw-
eide
James L. Haven X Co., hard ware
and foundry manufacturers at Cincf1-
natl ass gncd IN William A. Haven
and George A. Seine. de-. The assets
ard liabilities are about nq1aI-$50.-
900. The cause Of the assignment is
the pressure Of creditors and the lack
OF business. The firm il one OF Sn%.
oldesf cf Hs kind Ia the West.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

Three men In Ohio were killed and
others driven insane by drinking what
was known as ''speakeasy' whisky.
A. II. Price, Charles Siebert and
Thomas Ciegg were killed ut Wheel
inf, w. Va, by drinking poisoned
whisky.
The police stopped a fight between
Marshall and Glenn at Oil City, Pa,
in the fifth round. Marshall had the
best of it
Miss Winnie Traver, deputy treas
urer Of Clay county, Iowa, committed
suicide at Mason City by shooting her
self four times. Dependency was the
cause.
The robbery of the lodge rooms Of
three councils of the A. II. A. of San
Antonio, Tex, by burglars who worked
like skilled mechanics has just been
discovered.
Joe James colored. was lynciied at
Woodstock, Ala, recently. He attempt
ed to assault Fanny Smith, aged Sew
enteen, while she was on her way to
school.
Castor and Anna Pelessier Of De-
tIOdt, MNu., dfTcSpA III loTOut0, Cdu.,
on the charge Of theft, waived extradi-
ton in the police court and will go
back TO Michigan to stand trial.
The mob which hung and killed the
Proctcrs at Russcllville, Ky, II reports
are true, are determined to rid the
county Of a number Of worthless and
dangerous characters.
A bloody hattie was fought at q
dance given at the home of David
williams, In Lctcber county, Kentucky.
One hundred SHOES were fired, and
Charley Hogg, a prominent mountain
teacher. was nortally wounded.
Private James #. Allen, convicted Of
killing his comrade, Daniel M. Call. OF
the Fifteenth United States Infantry,
at Fort Sheridan. ILL.,. has been sen
fenced to ten years imprisonment NJ
hard labor.
James M. Glo-er, a brother OF x
Congressman John M. Clover. aged 90.
committed suicide at St Louis hy
shooting himself In the head. Des-
pondency over business ~-verses IL
thought to have beeE ss:ae cause.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP.
Six or Seven Men Lose Their lives
I'm a Mine.

In n Mine.
Princeton. Ind, Dec. 2S.-A terrific
explosion OF fire damp occurred in the
mine OF the Maule Coal conpany, this
city. Six miners were killed, while
one is missing and is believed to be
dead. Eight men were rescued almosf
Iife'ess, but 1t is thought they will re
cover.
The dead are James Rel, Theodore
Fabcr. John Holmes, Carl Poneyiite.
John Ernest md Robert Maule, son of
the president. and secretary OF tho
comnany. Robert Poneylite, head
blacksmith. is missing.
The men were making repairs OF
damages resulting from n similar ex-
plosion last Sunday. Besides the reg
ular miners. hlacksmiths and others
assisting In TIE work. Robert Maule,
a son Of President John Maule, and
secretary and mine superintendent OF
the comnany. was overseeing the
work. The mine has been In orcratfon
a short time. and the air shaft is n0t
qrite completed. ard the Cas which
collects In portions OF the mine was tg-
nited by an open lamp.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

There was al affecting scene says
an Albany dispatch, when Gov. Nor
ton refused to pardon John Y. Nc
Kane. An affecting scene is a sad
thing, but the governor Of New York
set a good example to other governors
whcu he chose to risk an affecting
scene rather than interfere with the
operation of the laws and interrupt
the course Of justice.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
Lumber saIexmcn.

Minneapolis. Dec. Is The amman
meeting ard election of officers for the
ensuing year Of the Mississippi Vaiiey
Lumber and Sash and door S~afesmens
association was held In the board ..
trade rooms. The following officers
were elected: Preside I. Leu G. Noian'
Vice president, Richard Butler: seere
tary, J.. p. Hubert; treasurer. w. d.
Bogart. The executive committee CON
sists Of Fred r. Hogan and Charles
Esbjornsson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

!. p. Kunxe, the suspect in the Ia
nous Dr. Cropin murder case. who
was known as 'Cooney the Fox. mas
been arrested and taken 10 Leayeii-
worth. Kan. charged with obtaining
money under false prefenses.
At Negaunee. Mich. Mrs. Kromberg.
a cook in a camp OF Finn wocdmen.
was fatally shot Erik Anderson is uri-
der arrest for the crime. The claim Is
made that the shooting was accidental.
Mrs. Krumbcrg's husband Is serving u
life sentence for murder.
A warrant for the arrest Of Frank
G.. Miles, the Gefaulting treasurer of
the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust
company ON the charge of emheZzle-
mcnt of $4,000 has been issued. Up
to noon, however, the officers had not
been able TO locate Miles
George Golightly, the well known
bird shooter, was shot and instantly
killed at Carbonate, Iowa, by George
Nett.efie.d Of Maryland. The men be-
came involved in a quarrel. Nettle-
.ield shot to make a blulf. but made a
miscalculation. He is under arrest
Fannie and Ella Solomon, children
OF J.. nj. G. solomon Of South Florence.
Ala. twelve and nine years cid, have
been missing from their homes and arc
supposed to have been kidnapped by
Mat Sanders, a desperate moonshiner.
who has several times threatened to
take the children.
During Il free fight at Ashland, Pa.
Michael and John Gouldin were dan
gerousIy stabbed and Patrick Gou'dln.
Winiail Evans and Anthony Gum
minss were badly cut about the face
and arms. Robert Mccormick, ex-
chief of police, was stabbed in the
back. Michael and John Gouldin arc
not expected 10 recover.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

An American girl committed suicide
the other day at Welmar on finding out
that she could never be a great singer.
She might have put the remains of ex-
istence TO a better use, but, on the
other hand. she may have relieved the
world Of one mere mediocre artistic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

Ex-C Congressman Bingham, Lincoln's
Judge advocate general. Is passing his
declining years in Cadiz, Ohio, an old
man of eighty-,wo. One OF his choicest
re~coliections is of shaking hands with
Lafayette. He was a school boy in an
Ohio village when the great French
man passed through the town.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

A depositor In n of the smaller
Chicago banks which went down with
the big Illinois National didn't get mad
when the money he put in the day be-
fore the break was lost, but when he
dropped IN the next day to inquire
about the extent of the failure and was
kicked out by the indignant bankers
he lost his temper and had two or
three Of them arrested for accepting
deposits when insolvent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

Russia's reward for her services as
peacemaker between Italy and Abys-
sinia comes in the cession by King
Menelik to the cxar OF q narrow strip
Of coast on the Red sea-, adjoining the
French settlement. And so hereafter
the paw OF the Northern Bear will be
felt as an active agent in the settle
ment OF questions pertaining to the
Dark Continent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

The hcroism of the men who com
pose the l~ife-saving service was vividly
Illustrated In the work done by them
during the recent storm which swept
the Atlantic coast The story Of the
perils which they brayed and the risks
which they took in order 10 save a
human life would illuminate the pages
OF romance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

They have had a fox hunt in Chicago.
The fox was dead before the hunt be-
gan, hut he was tied TO a horses tail
to produce a realistic effect, and nov
the Chicagoans who rode after him are
trying to decide whether a dead fox is
as exciting as a bag Of aniseed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

Before leaving for home, DIR. John
Watson declined an offer of $4,000 for
twelve weeks more of occurring. 1t Is
a pleasant recognition Of the merits Of
a man VINO can write = good short
story.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

1T IL expected that the German en-
peror viii visit Jerusalem next spring,
probably Easter, to be present ut the
corsecration of a Lutheran church
there. The church is to be erected or
ground given by the sultan TO the late
emperor, the kaiscr's father.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

The first American agricultural fair
Is said to have been held at George
town, ID. O., in 1910. But as there was
no parachute descent it was probably
some other kind of a fair.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

Since the beginning of this century
the use Of the Italian language a
greatly increased; in 1901 1t was spo-
ken by l5,O7O,OO0 people, and in 1896
1t was used by 33,40cOO0.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

BY the recent self-deEial week $115.-
600 has been raised in the United
Kingdom alone toward the funds of
the salvation Army, being 5000 in adj
vance of last year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
Mr.. Lord Found.

San Francisco, Dec. Psf. ii. LoIu
has arrived here in search 81 ms
brother, @. HI. Lord Of M~inneapoin'
who disappeared from the Palace nr
tel several days ago. LORD WIS
found at the Ferry hospital BY ns
tectivo and turned over to the CUSTODY
Of his brother.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

The new Russian imperial yacht
STANDARD, In It's final trial trip In the
Kattegat, made an average speed OF
Ills knots an hour. The contract
stipulated for 20 knots only.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

The sultan has actually begun to G
ecute the reforms that he promised for
Crete. This year bids fair to leave a
remarkable record behind IL 10 yarious
ways.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31

The Three Friends Sefscd.
Washington, Dec. 28.-The secre!ay
OF the treasury has received olne'a.
notisc VI the seizure of the InfOs
Friends.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-12-31
WEBSTER. SOUTH DAKOTA

Pugilism has its softer side. John Il.
Sullivan has just been sued for a flor
lists bill.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
THE INVESTIGATION or THE DEAF
AND DUMB ASYLUM.

The Times has foreborne so far to say
anything In regard TO the movement Tor
investigating the Deaf, Dumb. and Blind
Asylum. lest It might possibly do harm
when intending good. But the tesu-
mony that has now been taken makes II
incumbent upon us. we think. to say
something. though we shall speak mod
erately and with caution.
The helpless and unfortunate class that
are the object OF this institutions care
appeals with all conceivable power to
every instinct OF humanity and tender
ness In our nature. They are incapable
OF caring for themselves. at least, until
their latent powers have been developed
by cultivation and instruction, and every
man with any sensibilities at all feels
deeply Interested that their nurture and
instruction shall be under auspices that
exclude the possibility OF any lack Of at
tention 10 them. or OF any possible ad-
vantage being taken Of them The case
f. not one where there must be proof OF
guilt to discredit the management. 1t
IS case like that Of Caesars wife, where
there must be no suspicion.
The letter OF DR.. Gallaudet. principal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
House of Delegates.

Soon after the House met yesterday
there was a discussion between MeSsrs.
Keesee. Hundley, and others In regard 10
the bill for the relief OF Judge Mallory,
OF Brunswick. During the trial Of case
al the Brunswick court. in which Judge
Mallory appeared as counsel. little DIM
Guilty arose. and judge Mallory was struck
by another attorney. lie retaliated ana
struck the attacking party. Both men
were fined by the Judge sitting In the
case and the bill under consideration be-
fore the House was TO have the fine re-
mitted.
Mr. Keesee spoke against the bill. and
argued that when lawyers got into diff
culties OF that kind they ought to suffer
the natural and customary consequences.
General Hundley spoke in favor OF the
bill and he was followed by one or two
others. who advocated the passage OF
the measure.
The bill received a majority vote, but
failing 10 get constitutional vote, was
defeated.
Mr. Saunders. Of Franklin. here took up
the argument upon the bill prescribing
rules which shall govern the appellate
courts OF Virginia In considering appl-
cations for and the granting Of new trials
In criminal cases. The discussion OF this
measure was made the special order for
2 O'Clock. Mr. Saunders was compliment
tary 10 the gentlemen who had spoken
upon the bill on tho other side saying
that they had presented with remarkable
ingenuity and ability a very bad case.
Mr.. Saunders spoke earnestly in favor OF
the bin, going into the history Of the
laws Of Virginia from It's earliest stages
going into the technical phrases of the
laws at different times. lie dealt elabo-
rately with the question OF appeal and
jurisdiction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY . 1896.
MONDAYS MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Pickett Camp. c. v. Central Hall.
Temple Chapter. Royal Arch Masons' Ma
sonic Temple.
Henrlco Union odge, Masons' Masonic
Hall.
syracuse Lodge. X. Of p, odd-Fellows'
Hall.
lows Hall
Richmond Lodge, l. o. o. F., BelVidere
Hall.
Richmond Castle. X. c. f.. Eagle Han.
Anawon Tribe. /. O. K. NJ, LauDe's Hall
Indianola Tribe. ]. o. X. NJ Ioney $
Hall.
Richmond Paper-Hangers' Union. Eagle
Hall.
west-End W. c. r. L.. Y NJ. c. A.
Hall.
stonewaH Club. L. l.. OF A., Y. NJ. c. A.
Hall
r. T.. Lee Council. Junior o. L. A. M
Junior .. L. A. NJ. Hall.
Patrick Henry Council. Junior o. L. a.
NJ. Powhatan Han.
Grove Council. Junior o. L. A. NJ, Good
Tempars' Hall.
Rescue Lodge. L. o. G. r.. Gatewood's
Hall.
Myrtle Temple. J. o. G.. r.. Pine-street
Baptist church.
McGill Catholic Union Cathedral Hall.
Carpenters Union, Concordia Hall.
Company L. First Regiment, Arm0ry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
AHE THE ELECTION LAWS TO srANpq

II the action of tho Senate Commit
tokens what the Legislature is going 10
do In respect TO the election laws, then
IL is settled that no improvement is
TO be made in them. The principal com
plant against them Is the single special
constable TO whom the illiterate man
must submit himself and the Senate
committee has resolved to retain him
While he remains there is Of course. no
use 10 discuss other needed amendments,
although appointing him by the County
Court is a distinct Improvement. The
law can never secure the confidence OF
the people while 1t retains the single
special constable. The people believe he
was provided for TO accomplish the ends
OF fraud. and q great body Of them
will never again take great and a
general interest in the Democratic poll
tics Of the State while tho SINGLE spe-
cial constable is retained. no matter who
appoints him His manipulatons may
overcome the discomfort that he causes.
but we do not believe It. If be is re-
tanned We expect to see this State pass
under Republican rule.
We mean no reflection upon any one.
Every one h.. of course entitled to de-
tefmino for himself inc course of CON
duct that ne will pursue But We are
unable to understand how an honest
man can deny to an nlitcratc voter every
possible agency that viii enable him 90
cast his vote in a way that will salis-
fy him that be IS voting as hc desires
20 vote. If the law provides that the
official ballot shah hc posted at the polls
with omblcms to- donot. The ticket of
each party. and that q voter may. IT.
he chooses. show his ballot TO a friend
or Judge and ask him it IL is correctly
marked. II is impossible TO say that
any public injury would arise from it.
These two provisions would 20 a long
way towards making an iiitcrate voter
feel confident that nc was voting as ne
desired to vote. and the Constitution of
the state impcrativcly guarantees 10
him the right 60 vote as Do wishes How
any honest man VINO acknowledges his
obligation 10 obey our Constitution can
refuse TO let The nntcrate voter have
these and other guarantees that he is
voting as he desires and force him TO
the alternative OF either not voting at an
or voting as man whom he may dis
trust chooses 60 cast bis vote. passes
our comprehension We again disclaim
any purpose 10 reflect upon any one. but
for ourselves. We say that we should
be ashamed 10 look an honest man in
the face II We desired the nlerate voter
this right and forced him into the spe-
cial constable quandary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02

To the Editor Of The Times:
sir-While on 4 trip through Iowa re-
Gently. information i'm regard TO a Valu-
ahle industry was brought 20 my notice,
and il occurred 10 me that II some OF
our farmers In the South will look into
This question they viii hnd 1t worthy OF
attention.
Several years ago Northern Iowa
farmer commenced raising popcorn Tor
the market lie started by planting two
acres. and in twelve years increased II
TO 100 A large number of hands are
employed 10 pack the product. II Is
stored, dried. and packed, all under one
roof. The corn Is thoroughly cleaned
by passing IL through a fanning-miil.
Ills cleaning and drying room is lzNl5
feet inside through which he runs steam
pipes Several days are required 10
dry the corn: then II is ready for the
packers During the packing season at
least one carload per day is shipped.
1t is shipped in one-pound boxes. put
up in cases, sixty boxes TO the case. ~
driving the corn under this process, a
years time Is saved against the OLD
method of drying popcorn.
This farm Is situated at Battle Greek,
Iowa. and owned by Mr.. Henry Slater.
II is reported that this industry has
proved of great financial advantage 10
Mr.. Slater and others are engaging In
that business.
why not have the popcorn industry de-
veoped i'm the South? l think this in
dustry will prove a profitable business
for some OF our farmers.
NJ. V. RICHARDS.
Washington, d. c.. Jan. 81, 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
A Minority ileporf.

Messrs. Digs and Newberne. chairman
and yice-chairman OF the Committee on
Counties, Cities, and Towns, which rec
commended the passage OF the Pitcher
racing bill with the Reddy amendment
have decided 10 prepare a minority re-
port. At the meeting Of tho committee.
Messrs. Dggs and Newberne were alb
sent They are IN favor OF the Maupin
BILL and will probably recommend the
passage OF this measure in their report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02

licenses to transact business. and Inn
posing taxes thereon for the support OF
the government, and public free schools
and to pay the interest on the public debt.
and prescribing the mode OF obtaining
license to sell wine. ardent spirits. malt
liquors. or any mixture thereof, in cases
where a court certificate is required, APP
proved March 9Th, 1890.
Mr. Segar put before the House pc
tition signed by a large number of oyster
tongmen OF Middlesex county. that the
tongmen OF the county petition the Leg
islature for the opening Of Chesapeake
Bay to the tongmen from the ist day Of
May to the S0th day OF August OF each
wear