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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
LITTLE Left to Fight For.

The election contest case from Moody
county, involving the title to the office
Of county treasurer. has been decided
In favor of a. j. Waller, the Repubii-
.nn contestant, and against c. Brake,
the Populist, VINO has held the Office
since Jan. /, 1895. Brake was counted
in by three majority and Waller at
once began Il contest. The decision OF
the lower court was in favor OF
Brake. Waller took an appeal ana
the supreme court held that Waller, on
TTe ballots then in evidence, bad three
majority, bul SEN the case back Tor
rehearing. This has just been com
pleted aud the findings of The referee
are in favor of Waller. Brake is held
by the court I o be entitled to the emo
luments OF the office for the fourteen
months that he has held 1t.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
James Smith Found Guilty

Guilty is the verdict the jury
brought in against James Smith. at
Flandrau, who was one of the parties
charged with the crime of robbing
Andrew Erickson on the night Of
IAN. 20. The trial has lasted for
three days. and has been highly sen
sational. The penalty is not less than
ten years Imprisonment. The other
parties Gust Kroengen and Joe Smith.
who were charged jointly with James
Smith for the same offeuSe, have been
bound over to stand trial at the Sep
tember term of the circuit court.
Their bonds have bern placed NJ
$1,000 each.-Mike Daily was ar
ranged on Thursday for horse steal
ing. He pleaded guilty and was sen
fenced to the reform school at Plank
linton.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
crenmcry for Chamberlain.

The commercial association or
Ch~aniberlin has taken preliminary
steps toward securing the establish
ment Of a creamery in this city. A
sufficient number Of cows have been
pledged. and now the association de-
sires TO enter into correspondence
with some reliable nan who has suf-
fcient capital TO INACCURATE the enter
prise. Letters addressed to the sec
rotary of the association will receive
careful ard prompt attention.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
FOR IRRIGATION.
annual Meeting of the black Hill,
irrigation association

-
Ahnuai Meeting of the black Hill.
Irrigation Association.
The second annual meeting of tho
Biack Hills Irrigation association
was held at Sturgis City. the Hon.
lanes Woods. of Rapid City. presi-
dent, and g.. V. Gardner, of Piedmont.
secretary. The attendance was very
large and enthusiastic. The proceed
Higs Were devoted to organization.
committees on constitution and reso-
uuon were appointed. The presi-
dent made q very eloquent opening
address urging the persistent rather
than the spasmOdic consideration of
the irrigation question. Hon. John
Scollard made n very hearty address
of welcome on behalf of this CITY.
The evening session was devoted to
addresses on the general subject of
irrigation. The event Of the day was
the address of Hon. A. J. Plowman,
presiding judge OF the Eight circuit
OF this state, and author of the reser-
u bill now before congress. He
strongly favored the reservoir sys-
tenn, quoting elaborate and practical
statistics, and giving the experience
OF the +. Il. and M. V. X. X. in the
construction OF reservoirs north of
the Hills foI watering cattle on the
way TO the loading pens at Belle
f"urche, which have proven Il great
success. His address will be printed
and sent TO members of congress, in
connection with the reservoir bill.
Hon. :. II. Wilson. Of Hot Springs,
chairman Of the irrigation committee
OF the last state senate made IN In
tensely practical address on the sub
ject.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
County COmmissioncrS' Salaries

In the cases brought by the states
attorney at Sioux Falls OH the re-
quest of seven taxpayers against the
county commissioners TO test the
question whether or not the commits
sioncrs could legally appropriate to
each other sums for outside services.
in excess of the S125 allowed by law
rs the maximum for county commits
%sioncrs, has been decided. The court
holds that when the commissioners
do such extra work as overseers of
the poor they are entitled to extra
pay, but that such work as that con
nected with the distribution of seed
grain cannot be classified as extra
services The decision has q bear
ing on many similar disputes in other
counties.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Inst Chance Released

BY order Of the federal court the
steamer Last Chance has been re-
leased from the custody of the United
States marshall at C~hamberlin, it
having been agreed by the interested
parties that the action commenced by
the county treasurer against the own
ers Of the steamer for the collection
of alleged delinquent taxes, shall be
submitted for Trial ard settlement
before Judge Smith ut the June term
of court in this city. \ jury was
waived.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
III. rormer,y Lived In Mitchell.

Some ten years ago Winfield ;. Strat-
ION was n resident of Mitchell ana
worked at the carpenter rad undef
CHIEF of Police Terneaure, and III the
snriny of 1856 Mr.. Stratton left for san
Diego. Cal. Until the present Tune
nothing has beer heard from him.
Among the men in the Cripple Creek
mining country who struck IL rlch va
a man named w. >. Strntton Du, no'il.
ing further was thought OF " uhtli u
history OF his life was puDllslied anu
ii was then learned that ne was a
former Mitchell boy. Mr.. stra',oh Is
the owner of the famous l~ndependence
mine which is valued at MI.
STATIONS income is only S2oo,oVo per
month and he owns ten miles IN tha'
country outright.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Ready 10 Aid immigration.

Ii. +. Hunter. representative of the
Milwaukee road. all interest
ed that the road viii gladly assist
the immigration movement in every
possible way. He says there will be
no trouble in getting all the people
here that want to come. Low rate
excursions will be run later in the
season. The movement of immigrants
he says, will be heavy as soon as
spring opens. NJ. Hunter is greatly
interested in immigration and irriga-
ticn. and devotes all his energies to
those matters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Snnin Real Snrry

Washington, March 1.-The Spanish
government took steps very promptly
to make amends to the United States
for the outburSt of mol violence AZ
barcelona. This action. and especial
~ the fact that ii was taken immedi-
ately on news of the affair reaching
the Spanish government, and without
waiting for any suggestion from the
United States, doubtless will tend
greatly to relieve the situation and
prevent n serious outcome of the mob's
attack on our consulate. The intelli-
gence of the disavowal by Spain
reached the state department in a
cablegram from Hannis Taylor, Uni
ted States minister at Madrid. The
cablegram SAYS that the Spanish min
lister of state has expressed deep re-
greet at the Barcelona affair and has
offered complete reparation. The dis
patch added thar means have been
taken to accord the United States le-
cation protection.
More i'm Barcelona.
Madrid, March 3.-This city is now
quiet. the prompt measures taken by
the authorities 10 suppress all dis
orders and prevent demonstrations,
and the large force of police present
everywhere having proved to the peo-
pie that lawless acts would not ha
tolerated. The large crowds Of idlera
who lend themselves to every passing
excitement yesterday have not beer
a actor in the situation to-day, ana
most of the people have gone about
their work as usual.
Madrid. March 6.-There have been
-. 49,. H -
demonstrations Of popular anger
AGAINST the United States government.
The students of the university seer
TO have been the offenders or the
leaders i'm the demonstration. IN
spite of the special prohibition eli
rected against them by the ovefn-
ment. the students and other ihaDi-
tants indulged i'm renewed manifesya-
ton Of their ~unfriendly sentiments
against the United States, They as
scinbled before the Madrid univsr-
si,y to-day and there publicly burned
an American flag. The police dis
persed the meeting after making sew
eral arrests. AS n result the cabinet
council tonight decided to temror-
arily close the universities. IL was
also decided to create a special budget
for naval armamen5s. The PREMIER,
Senior Canovas del Castillo denies
that Spain is negotiating with any
foreign power with regard to Cuba.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
County Convention delegates.

At the Republican caucus ut Ar
mour. W. +. Stearns, Il. S. William
Hawkes., were elected as delegates TO
the county convention, which meets
here o-morrow 10 elect delegates to
the Huron convention, of March %,
and the Aberdeen convention of July
s, next. The delegates to the Huron
convention will be instructed for
Homer w. Johnson. for delegate to
st. Louis, and the Aberdeen delegates
will be his friends also.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Taxes Being Paid Freely.

county Treasurer Abraham, of
Prown county. collected owe $1,000
OF taxes in two days, and most all or
II was paid by farmers. Nhis is the
hest record that has ever been made
i'm Groton liz the payment of taxes.
He reports that up to date the pay
meut Of 1898 taxes throughout Brown
county is ahead Of all previous rec
ords. and the farmers do moi have TO
sell their seed grain to pay them,
other.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
W. a. BuRLEIGH DEAD.
Paralysis Causes the Death OF the
Ey-tongreSspIan.

Ey-congre3spIan.
Ext Congressman w. \. Burlcigh,
father of Receiver BurleiGh of the
Northern Pacific, died mt Iankt0n from
paralysis. Mr.. Burleigh was known
throughout the Northwest. Twenty
i've years ago he represented Dakota
in congress. Since then be has been
engaged rs Indian agent. government
contractor, railroad contractor and
steamboat operator. In 1872 he graded
and ironed the Northern Pacific from
Fargo to Bismarck.
Mr.. Burleigh was seventy-iive. He
came to Dakota thirty-SiX years ago as
an appointee of presidelt Lincoln. Ills
ability WI readily recognized. and he
was repeatedly sent to congress, the
legislature OF both Dakota and Mon
tana. He was the son-in-law of e3-
Gov. Faux of this state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12

~ FARMERS who have patronizod them
Such enterprise deserves the patron.
: OF every farmer N properly
noider In those states. Let orr raod.
ers VINO want o farm paper devoted
TO Dakota conditions send in thetr
subscriptions at once. Address w u
L. Bushnell, Aberdeen. S. ID
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Struck Gas

A day or two since Al Y. Swan,
who is sinking an artesian we'll at
the Cheyenne Indian agency, to pro-
vide water for general purposes,
struck a strong vein of gas. which,
when ignitcd, gives intense heat and
brilliant light. The vein is located
about 700 feet below the surface. but
drilling will continue till Il full flow
of water is reached, as water is more
desirable than gas at the agency.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
ucuc,tc Township Election,

At the annual town meeting Meiie.se
township elected the following ofhcers'
Supervisors. l.. II. Hall, I'D Freehoii,
@. +. Ouimby; clerk, William r. bia,r'
assessor. q. A. Rrownell: treasurer =.
II harrington: Justice of the peace, i.
NJ Child: constables, Charles Burvee
and waldo Hall. The pernsists having
n mo,orjty i'm the township, the re
nrbl,cans failed 10 put UP a ticket TINS
year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
CHANCE for n Capitalize.

Winnipeg. March 10.-Ieading cit
liens of Winnipeg have decided to of
fer a substantial cash bonus to any
capitalist OF st. Paul, Minneapolis or
Chicago who will erect an opera house
here.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
An InYentor suicides.

New York. March 10-Edward Dav-
icco. an inventor who conducted his
business under the title of the Eureka
Fuel Economizer company. committed
suicide at an early hour this morning
at his office in Broadway.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12

Omaha. March l0--Tbc branch or the
Salvation Army with headquarters In
this city had u meeting last evening
and by n practical unanimous vote de-
clded TO remain loyal to the old or.
ganization.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
Arrested for Rape.

Id Brown, n farm hand, was arrest
Oh M Elk Point for rape on the four
feen.year-old daughter of Fred Bristol,
, nrominent farmer living four miles
from town. Feeling runs very high
here against Brown.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12

An official dispatch from Havana
says that the Spanish have obtained
several victories over the insurgents.
Gen. Bernals brigade at Manner rout-
ed 1900 rebels, killing thirty and
wounding fifty and capturing 400
horses and n quantity oc arms, I'M
munition and explosives. The Span
ish loss was four killed and eight
wounded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12

Valencia. March 10.-This city was
again in n turbulent state over the con
dition OF the relations between Spain
aud the United States. A mob gath
cred and VAS proceeding toward the
American consulate with the intention
of causing a disturbance there, but
a force of police and gendarmes op-
posed their passage through the
streets. A desperate struggle ensued
and several persons We're wounded.
The mob succeeded in entering the
Plaza de Toros by destroying the
gates lending to the bull ring. They
then held n meeting in the arena. A
state Of siege was proclaimed.
Madrid. March 10.-Several foreign
military officers. including some Eng
lishlnen, have offered their services to
the Spanish minister Of war. Senior
Marcelo de AZcarraga, in the event of
war between Spain and America.
The official belief, however, is eX-
pressed that no conflict will ecu
Patriotic demonstrations have oc-
Cured throughout the country since
the action Of the United States ron
cress on the Cuban question. and
many wealthy Spaniards are offering
money 70 the government. Several
towns also have sent messages offer
Ing goods and the lives of their chill
dren in defense of the country. The
shipowners of Seville have offered to
place fifty steamers at the disposal
of the government. In the Basque
province u subscription has been
opened to present n warship to the
government. The disorders have
ceased In this city and the state of
Madrid has been tranquil since the
university was closed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-03-12

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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
TURNER'S PARADE
At SANTA CRUZ.
Jolly Germans Take the
Seaside City by
Storm.
OWN ALL TT CONTAINS.
They March Through Streets
Gorgeous in Festival
Finery.
FIREWORKS AND ELCQUENCE.
Lieutenant.Governo Jeter Welcomes
the Visitors on Behalf of
the Mayor.
FIREWORKS AND ELcQUENCE.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. 8.-As the
summer girl-and this is town of sum-
mer girls just now-puts the last magical
touches to her toilette and then ftly
crowns her beauty with the latest in hats,
so this afternoon Santa Cruz placed the
finishing ornaments on her festival attire
preparatory to the great parade tonight
OF the Pacific Coast Turn Bezirk and the
three days festival that is to follow. New
banners, new flags and more lanterns went
up.
Twice this year has beautiful Santa
Cruz put on holiday attire. The decora-
tons for the water carnival were the ad-
miration of all beholders, but the thou
sands of people who viewed the great
demonstration tonight were impressed
with the self-evident fact that the thrifty
and enterprising Turner societies were
not to be outdone.
An immense crowd greeted the visiting
Turner's on their arrival, about $3.50
o'clock, at the stations in special trains.
The line of march was formed with ad-
mirable precision, and then the long pro-
cession moved down Pacific avenue, the
principal business street.
1t is the good fortune of Santa Cruz to
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
LATEST ACT OF
POR1LAND'S CAR
Insurance Underwriters At
tackled by the Astute
Pennoyer.
ANSWER TO A PROTEST.
Bitterly Assailed Because They
Sought to Protect Their
Interests.
ANTI-BRYAN MEN MUST GO.
Pennoyer Will Reorganizs the Fire
Department Upon a I6 toI
Basis.

PORTLAND, Or, Aug. 8.-Mayor PEN
noyer's political eccentricities are the abb
sorbing topic of gossip in Portland. 1t is
believed he still has many undreamed-
of surprises in store for the people.
He is a peculiar man, and those having
known him almost a lifetime do not
understand his varying nature.
In an interview with Councilman Ma
lone the Mayor said that he would de-
prive him of every bit of public patronage
he heretofore enjoyed because he voted
against the confirmation of all of the
Mayors nominees for Poundma aster. The
SIX other Councilmen who with Malone
constitute the Solid Seven also are under
the Mayors ban for a similar reason. This
circumstance may make them more solid
than ever, and should they succeed in
winning over to their side one of the
Mayors allies his Honor may be rem
dered absolutely powerless during the re-
mainder of the term, as two-thirds ma
jority of the Council, which eight mem
bers constitute, would divest Pennoyer of
the power to distribute any patronage be-
yond that granted him under the city
charter-the appointment of the Fire and
Police MISREPRESENTATION the ap-
proval of the Council. It is highly prob
able that the Council may secure the sup
port of Councilman Peery, who, though a
Democrat, does not believe in vesting too
much power in Pennoyer.
On Wednesday a petition was handed
to Mayor Pennoyer, signed by all
the fire underwriters here, protesting
against the removal of good men from the
Fire Department only because they were
opposed TO Bryan, as such course would
ieopardize the great interests of the insur-
ance companies in this city. With refer
ence to this matter his Honor makes the
following characteristic reply:
''In regard to the communication of the
insurance men to myself and the Board OF
Commissioners, speaking for myself, /
will say that can attend to my business
without their interference, and they may
attend to their business without my inter
ference"
That there is much indignation in in
surance circles to-day cannot be concealed.
The underwriters say that they have no
desire to dictate to Mayor Pennoyer as to
whom he shall appoint, but they do claim
to have the right to expect protection OF
their large interests from him. They are
opposed to his appointment of men to
places in the Fire Department who would
be incompetent to cope with large fire,
thus ieopardiZing large fortunes. They de-
clare that in the event such changes are
made In the department as will in their
Judgment impair it, insurance rates will
instantly go up along the eutire line.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

lanterns formed a pleasing contrast to the
dark-green background of the redwood
trees.
At the entrance to the pavilion was a
brilliantly illuminated triumphal arch.
The archway OF the main entrance was
ablaze with incandescent lights. This
pavilion and its decorations is one of the
sights OF the funniest
The pavilion after the parade was
crowded with people. Those who came
early got seats, those who came later did
not. The Naval Reserves headed the pro-
cession into the pavilion, and the process
sion followed in about the same order as
in the line of march. The various So
cieties and the visitors ranged themselves
along the sides of the vast auditorium.
Lieutenant Governor Jeter, President
Waltz of the San Cruz Turn Verein and
other distinguished personages marched
down the center of the great white floor,
while the band played an inspiring air.
Mayor Davie of Oakland came on the ex-
cursion train, but got lost in the shuttle
and was not present to take part in the
programme. The occasion was enliyeneG
by the drum corps of the San Francisco
Turn Verein.
Seated on the platform were Lieutenant
Governor Jeter; J. r. Waltz, president of
the Santa Cruz Turn Verein; Albert Custin,
president of the Pacific Coast Bezirk; Hugo
Otto, vice. president; L. Ziegeler, L.
Carl Klein. f. Schumacher, and MEM
bers of the City Council. President Waltz
extended few words of welcome in Ger
man and then Lieutenent-Governor Jeter
was introduced. The Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, in the inforced absence of Mayor
! Clark, who is physician, extended well
come. He said:
enjoy yourselves. Ii at any moment you
feel that you are not having good time,
we want you to report your case instantly
to Mayor Clark.
1--WE hope that after the festival the
good people of Santa Cruz, which is the
most hospitable city in the State, will
long remember it, and / feel they will.
As you have had long ride on the cars
and have not had your supper we will not
eetain you long. We all know that the
German people know how to refresh the
inner man."
Three cheers were given for the Lieuten-
ant-Governor. Albert Custin of San Jose,
president of the Pacific Coast Bezirk,
wished the assembled Turner's good luck
while in the city and called for three
cheers, which were given with rousing en-
thusiasm. Light refreshments were
served to the visitors and an informal re-
ception followed.
The following judges of competition
have been selected from San Francisco
sections for the turnfest:
San Francisco Turn Verein-Alfred Fuerth
! Oscar Hansen, r. Barth.
| Elntracht Turn Section-H. e. +. Stahl Ed
Breig, II. Freund.
| Mission Turn Verein-A. Binse, H. Rutz.
Vorwaerts Turn Verein-Louis Gerichten.
"a. f4A
Brockstadt. Vorwaerts Turn Vereiu; H. c. f
Stahl, Eintracht Turn Section; H. Moll
Mission Turn Section.