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The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Army at Dyea Will Soon Be in Good
 Condition.
A RELIEF EXPEDITION PROPOSED
The United States Government Will Be Made an Offer For 60,O0O Pounds of Provisions, to Be Delivered
 Within Fifty Days,

Victoria B. C.. Dec. 13.-By steamer To- pel1a, from Dyea, news is received that a thousand lilly provisioned men stampeded from Dawson during the past month tnd, and impelled by fears of famine are madly fighting their way over the mountains.
 The Indian mail carrier who brings this report left the Yukon fully ten days after the Dawson party. He says the vanguard of the terror-stricleen army are following less than a week behind. He declares that fully 20 per cent of the stampeding army will never live to see the horrors of their flight north.
 that the army creeping past Dyea and Ska quay has been greatly improved and within a month will be in excellent condition. Dyea parties,. headed by Governor Fulmer, propose to go to the relief of the hungry at Dawson. They will make the United States government an offer to deliver 50,000 pounds of provisions within fifty days after the time of starting for Dawson for the sum of $5,030. They already have 5o,00o pounds of provisions cahsed at Lake Bennett, which they will take in over the Chill1oot Pass this winter. Fulnler will go south by the next steamer to lay his proposition before the secretary of war by wire. It is stated that material for the proposed railway over Taku pass has already been shipped from the east.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
ALMOST BURIED IN ASEA OF FLOWERS Many Floral Offerings to the Memory
 of "HOtheF" Mckinley. TELEGRAMS OF COINCIDENCE Continually Pouring in From All Parts Of
 the Civilized World. PROGRAM OF FUNERAL SERVICES At the Urgent Request of Hundreds of friends the Exercises Will Be Public
 Members of the Cabinet
 Will Attend.
PROGRAM OF FUNERAL SERVICES

Canton, O., Dec. 13.-The casl1et bearing Mckinley is nearly entirely buried in a
 sea of flowers. All the morning the express wagons have been carrying their loads of floral offerings to the memory of the be- loved departed. They come to Miss Helen Mckinley, the presidents sister, who, through all the trials of the past ten days, has scarcely left the bedside of her dying mother day or night. But messages of sympathy expressing reverential regard come from greater distances than flowers can carry The wires and the mails are overloaded with kinds words of condo
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
STARTLING ASSIGkM kMENT.
Henry Probasco, Wealthy Retired Merchant
 of Cincinnati, Fails.

Cincinnati, Dec 13.-One of the most startling assignments is that of Henry Pro- basco, made today. Probasco has been re- tired from business for thirty years, and has been living in one of the most elegant and costly homes in the suburbs of Cin- cinnati. He has assigned to Seth c. Fos- ter. The assets are put down at $2O0 900 and the liabilities at $1O0,OO. No reason is given for the assignment
 MT. Probasco, in 1871, gave to the city Of Cincinnati the beautiful bronze fountain which is located on Fifth street, between Vine and Walnut, and which has been ad- mired by thousands of visitors. He has been popularly known as a man entirely beyond the vicissitudes of hard times or business depression, and hence the sur- prise caused by his assignment. He is n years of age.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14

American mother.
 Telcgrams of Coincidence
 President Faure of France, American ambassadors abroad, United States con suls, the ambassadors of other countries stationed at Washington, governors of states, judges, United States senators, congressman and other public officials, grand army posts and friends by the thou sands from all parts of the civilized world have sent expressions of their sympathy to the home of the departed mother of the president of the United States.
 The Funeral Services
 The funeral services will begin with a chant, "Still, Still with Thee" by the Aeolian quartette, which will render all of the music of the service. This will be fol- lowed by prayer by Rev. D. P. Herbruck. Two hymns, which were special favorites of Mother Mckinley, have been chosen to be rendered by the quartette. Rev. Dr. Milligan, of the Presbyterian church, will announce Jesus, lover of my soul,' and Rev. Roper, of the Baptist church, Near er my God, to Thee''
 The quartette will also render Lead, Kindly Light" A scriptuarl sect on will be read by Rev. Hanwell of Trinity Lutheran church, and a brief address will be de- livered by Rev. pr. Manchester. The bene- diction will be pronounced by Rev. pr. Mc- Afee of the Broad Street Methodist church of Columbus, who was the presidents pas- tor while he was governor of Ohio. After the service an opportunity will be given the congregation to view the remains.
 Interment This Evening The funeral of Mrs. Mckinley is to be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the First Methodist church, of which the de- ceased had been long faithful member. It was the preference of the immediate rel atfves of the deceased to have brief, private services at the old Mckinley homestead, but in answer to the urgent request of neighbors, old time friends and members of the church they yielded their desires and consented to have public services.
 Early this morning President Mckinley took brisk walk in the bracing air for twenty minutes Every pedestrian that met him lifted his hat. The indications are now that the funeral will be the largest ever held in Canton. Business will rracti- cally be suspended in the city. All the churches will be represented and distinguished men will be present from all parts of the country. Rev. MT. Mcdonald, pastor of Mr. Mckinley, will make very brief address, in order to permit pastors of other churches time to express sentiment
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
PASSED THE HOUSE.
Representative Knowles National Quarantine
 Bill Will Co to inc Georgia Senate.

Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 13.-The resolution py MT Knowles, of Fulton county, asking the Georgia legislature to memorialize congress to enact necessary legislation to place Georgia quarantine regulations in the hands or the United States Marine Hospital Serv*
 ice in the future in case of an outbreak Of yellcw fever. cholera, smallpox, etc., passed the house today by vote of 1OS to 10. The resolution will be immediately transmitteQ ;o t,.e senate for concurrence. sS
The age-herald., 1897-12-14

sion of the gas company is necessary to be considered.
 |. MT. Lowe is engaged in some court cases, but he said last night that he would rem derthe opinion not later than Wednesday, It is possible that he will finish it by noon today, in which event Chairman Moore will at once call meeting of the committee. From present indications the report of the committee will be submitted at the meet ing of the city council Wednesday night.
 MT. Roden Has Lawyer
 President B. F. Roden, of the gas com- pany, was before the committee last night The first of his evidence was to tell the committee that the gas company had en- ployed a lawyer and was ready for all emergencies. He did not tell the committee this outright, but MT. Roden has law yer'' was as prominent all through the meeting as the Don't Spit on the Floor sign in street car.
 MT. Roden warded it off by the plea of asking his attorneys advice before acting.
 Every time a question was put to him MT. Roden's attorney is in Montgomery The committee got to looking on the words, q have a lawyer, and when I have a law yer | do as he says" just as block of armor plate MT. Roden was just as im- [ pregnable. He would not talk. He had changed his tactics He had lawyer
 Possibly this was bluff MT. Roden wanted the committee to understand that he was ready to meet any action it might take. He told the committee in manner, if not in words, that they had better think twice before they acted, for he had a law yer.
 The president of the gas company had MT. Biyins to his right. He lighted good cigar early in the proceedings and sat in the same chair that he occupied at the previous meeting. The chair did not, how ever, have the same effect. MT. Roden had evidently just finished hearty meal; he unbuttoned his vest almost to the bottom and leaned back in the comfortable chair and spoke at times of once being an alder man.
 The chair that proved jonah to MT. Roden at the other meeting was as gentle as a lamb last night. Roden puffed his cigar in the faces of the committee and nudged them ever and anon to keep the impression green that he had employed a lawyer.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14

The gas Investigating committee com pleted the work of taking evidence last night. The committee will now await an opinion from City Attorney Lowe on whether the original franchise :n posses
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Committee Mill Probably Report at Next
 Council Meeting.
AwAITIHG OPINION OF MIR. LOWE
As to Whether it is Necessary For Commit tee to Have the Original Franchise Will Meet When This 0pn-
 ion is Rendered.

I've got lawyer, don't you see? Just as good you, MT. Committee, ever dared to be. I aint goin' to talk no more, Taint no use.done talked too much befo'. My lawyers a high born gent, Just as good as you, MT. Committee. ever dared to be.
 B. F. RIDDEN.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
The Ghost Would Not Down

There was always plenty of good Havana smoke in the council chamber. When the first cigar was completed another was lighted. Through the rifted clouds came frequently the ghost-like appearance of that lawyer. and when the smoke had cleared away, MT. Roden still had law yer.
 He came out unscathed-he and his law yer, for his lawyer is in Montgomery. Af- ter the committee adjourned MT. Roden got up from that chair. that once seemed to contain "fetish'' or tack which MT. Roden did ont know was there. At the door he halted and swung one leg over a desk. Pretty soon along came MT. Chali-
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Bills By Morgan and Wheeler

Gen. Wheeler today introduced bill into the house to authorize Dale county to con- struct bridge across the Choctawhatchee river.
 Senator Morgan introduced the following bills into the senate today: To make dis position of the increments and accretions upon the sums collected by the depart ment of state from the funds received by the United States of the awards of the late Spanish American claims commission and to pay and distribute same: bill for the relief of Susan Murphy Nelson.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Took the oath of omce.

New York, Dec. 13.-Robert Van Wyck today took the oath of office as mayor of Greater New York, before Justice Fitz- simmons in the city court. to assume the duties of office on Jan. l, 1898.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14

session of congress, and all his influence will doubtless be brought into play to ac- eomplish this end Nothing at all will be done until after the holidays except, per- haps, the consideration of the regular ap- propriatlon bills, notably the legislative and District of Columbia bills. But aside from these necessary appropriation bills, the appropriations will be cut down to the lowest possible mark. The republicans are anxious to make good record with their Dingley bill, and for this reason will not allow any but the most urgent bills carry ing appropriations to be considered, in the hope that in that way they will be able to have the receipts equal the expenditures and cover any deficit that would otherwise occur. This becomes a necessity, in view of the need of good showing for the re- publicans in the fall elections
 Another evidence of the republicans to hold down appropriations is shown in the pension bill which passed the house Friday. The bill carries only s140,o0)0O0, but Com missioner Evans says an additional appro- priaton of about $S5,0OOO 900 will be needed before the end of the year in order to pay all the pensions that will be granted by that time. The latter amount will not De asked for until next session, when it Will be incorporated in the general dehciehcy bill In the meantime, the elections Will have passed and the object will have been accomplished. The country will have been impressed with a favorable treasury state ment, and the deficiency that would ap- pear should this amount be appropriated this session will be conspicuous by it's ab- sence
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
The Election Committees.

The several elections committees of the house will hasten the consideration of the contested election cases and all will be disposed of as soon as possible. Speaker Reed is a pronounced advocate of early action and will spur the committee to ear ly work.
 ''Election eases,'' he said today, "inyolve questions of the highest privilege to the contestants and contestee, and especially to their constituents and should be dis posed of as early as it is possible for the committee and the house to act inteli- gently. If the contestee is entitled to the seat he holds, he has a right to have the cloud re moved from his title at once. If the contestant was elected, he should have immediately the honor and responsibility of his seat in congress. Meantime the rightful majority in his district are enti- tied to the representation which they have disclosed by their votes they desire. The country wants the case decided, because if the contestant is seated, both contest ant and contestee draw full pay for the time the contest is pending"
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Democratic Caucus.

A caucus of the democrats of the house has been called for Tuesday, Chairman Richardson presiding. The Cuban, Ha- waiian, currency and bankruptcy questions will be considered, but it is likely that only Cuban and Hawaiian matters will be acted on. The democrats are united in demand ing that some action be taken in regard to Cuba, and some plan will doubtless be agreed upon for bringing the matter before the house. In regard to Hawaii, the party is well united in opposition, as also on the question of retiring the green backs. No action will be taken on the bankrupt bill until the same is reported from a com- mittee.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
In the House
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 13-Excepting the re- porting of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, which is to be considered tomorrow, the house did no business today.
 The blind chaplain of the house, MT. Couden, in his invocation today, referred eloquently and feeling to the death of the presidents mother.
 Mir. Bingham (rep.) of Pennsylvania, from the appropriations reported to the house the executive, legislative and judi cial bill, which he gave notice he would call up tomorrow.
 By unanimous consent a resolution was passed to print 1000 copies of the testimony of the civil service commission before the appropriations committee for the use of the house
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
LEFT FOR CANTON.
Members of the Cabinet Who Will Attend Left
 Washington Last Night.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The members of the cabinet who will attend the funeral of
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Telcgrams of Condolence

lence in tribute of memory of model American mother.
The age-herald., 1897-12-14
Urgent Deficiency Bill

MT. Canno, chairman of the committee on appropriations, secured unanimous con- sent for passing an urgent deficiency bill which he explained carried but three items -$5 900 for the construction of a building at the Naval academy; $3OOO0 for the pay ment of temporary employees of the house and senate and s175,O for the payment of the mileage of senators and representa- tives
 Hepburn Norton Row
 There was at this point an exchange of personalities between MT. Hepburn rep) of Iowa and Norton (dem) of Ohio over a correction of the Congressional Record which involved renewal of a controversy that occurred between these two gentle- men during the debate of the pension ap- propriation bill last week over the word most or many in reference to soldiers on the pension roll. It was claimed that most was used, but the speech when printed was changed to many"
 After a debate which consumed more than two hours the house, on a rising vote -136 to 121-sustained MT. Hepburns mo- tion to make the permanent record show that MT. Nortons speech contained the word most in accordance with the ste nographer's record. It was party vote with the exception of MT. Fleming (dem.) of Georgia who voted with the republicans The house, at 2:45 p.-m., adjourned until tomorrow.
 In the Senate
 Washington, Dec. 13.--Mr. Lodge, of Mas sachusetts made an effort in the senate today to secure an immediate vote on his immigration bill which is practically the same measure passed by the Fifty-fourth
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
A Bsston Joke.

1t is not often that a horse is enter
tanned in the parlor Of a hotel and fed
from one of the tables on a water
melon, but that was the recent expe-
rience of the animal that does duty
between the shafts of the vegetable
cart of Joseph Hatch of Norwell. He
was left hitclled by his owner outside
OF the Windsor House at Hull, when
some practical joker released him
from his seryile position and led him
up a short flight of stairs to- the YER
anda. and thence through the front
hall TO the parlor. A watermelon was
taken rom the wagon, which was cut
up and spread on one of the tables of
the room for the horse 10 eat. There
was great excitement when the ami
NAL vas discovered by the inmates OF
the house c~ontentedly swishing his tail
and eagerly devouring the s~ucculent
fruit. The police were promptly noti-
fled, but the perpetrators of the joke
have not yet been apprehended--Bos-
ton Transcript.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
x~a,iye wise.

xative wire', IN
Oct Oct. 4.-rnssn Ut
year pro nh
or ?, ,psi \
season. , ADS% \
bop has a alreag ~
Tie .ss'd
Il an ad lnas' IL
their grapes, rs !
: that they ssa,Is'
" cent per
in sold.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
south DAKOTA Farm Lands.

Rapid City. S. D., Special. The
Tribune recently sent to the
per's correspondents in the twelve
Eeat agricultural states seeking in
as to the number of acres,
L value on Sept. /, 1896, the value
MI. |. 1897, and the increased per.
Etage of sales. The reports from
kuth Dakota come from twenty-nine
ferent counties, representing TO-
b.954 acres. The value of these lands
b. |, 1896, was $106. 131.403. On
pt /, 1897, the increased value was
B9440.S64. The sales are reported
have increased from 10 per cent in
bwn county TO $50 per cent In Pot
county. The average increase in
Eh Dakota is put by the 1Nribule at
: an acre. Six counties In the
Fe reported increases from So to
an acre, twenty-one an increase of
than s., and three report no
(nge at all. 1t Is estimated that IL
balance of the state should show
Increase equal To those reporting.
total Increase Of the farm lands In
state would be more than S50,CCO,-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
Prosperity THIRST On Hin.

Mitchell. s. d., SpecIal.-Last spring
Frank Graham couldn't sell his farm
near here for any price. This fall he
wouldn't dispose of it at the same
figure had he ever so many offers. In
June he was willing to accept $15 per
acre. He agreed to throw in the crop
and give the purchaser all the time he
wanted TO make the payments. But
he couldn't find n taker. Now he has
1000 bushels of wheat, LOO bushels
or oats, 5000 bushels of corn in the
field and still retains title to the farm.
He would not sell at $40 an acre with
out the crop. Most of the wheat
grades No. 2 and sells around IA cents.
Last year the same grade brought but
81 cents. The corn is well matured
and out of danger of frost. The case
is n of thousands throughout the
Northwest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07

fankton, s. D., Specialize state
Iair opened up with every plan fuzzy
completed. every feature definitely
arranged, every detail entirely attend
eu 10. The weather, too. was fine, as
though the very elements entered into
the spirit of the undertaking. The
buildings are filling up rapidly with
EXHIBITS; the entries far exceed the
number of last year. Attractions are
numerous and interesting. The aero
pats, riders, tricksters and other per-
FORMERS of the Leon Nj. Washburn
circus. that stranded here two weeks
ago, nave been engaged by the man
agement. and will give daily exhibit
ions at the grounds. The city is fast
nillng up with strangers. including
the usual following Of fakes, from the
not peanut man TO the smooth gam
pier, but no matter how large the
tLrong, accommodations are provided
Tor every one.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
WHOLE FAMILY POISONED.
A Mother and Tour Children Die q
Mysterious Death.

VA to&S IA
Omaha. Oct. 4. - a special from
Schuyler. Neb.. says: During the
forenoon Frank Steinad came hastily
from Shell Greek precinct. nine miles
northwest. 10 summon n physician to
the home OF Frank Davis, where he
said the whole family had Zee
poisoned. DIR. Sixts FASTENED out and
found four of the seven children in
the family and their mother dead, a
fifth child in a dying condition and "A
sixth victim sick. Mr.. Davis and his
Oldest son went away early in the
morning. leaving before the rest of the
family breakfastel. When the meal
was prepared all sat down. and, early
in the course of the meal Mrs. Davis
made some remark as eat 4 good
breakfast and we'll all go together"
An older sons mind was affected by
the remark to the extent that he did
not appease his appetite. A daughter,
younger than the son. after drinking
about half n cup of coffee. became sick
and vomited. The rest Of the family
continued the morning meal. although
the children made very wry faces and
said the coffee lid not taste good.
Strychnine had been put In the coffee.
which soon showed its effects, when
those not Frustrated spread the alarm.
but not soon enough TO avert the fatal
effects noted.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
Homesteaders Win ont.

lamberlain, s. d., Special The
Eter and receiver of the United
|s land office in this city have re-
Fd official notice from the COM
Foner OF the general land office of
genial by the secretary of the in
p OF the motion for n review in
Ease OF the townsiters of the North
tnperlaln town site against Eliza
lolds and Henry j. King, home
aers. This is an important case.
mas been bitterly contested for
fai years. The local land office
Eed In favor Of the homesteaders,
me commissioner of the general
once and secretary of the in
10 whom the case was appealed
e town siters, sustained the de-
OF the local officers. After this
ny the secretary the townsiters
motion for a review. This was
DOH orally and by briefs be-
Fue secretary with the above re-
Inc land involved joins Cham
Y Oh the north, Ks plated into
ee lots, and Is occupied by many
MINISTER'S, as well as by both
lead claimants.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-10-07
HOW TO KEEP EMBROIDERED LIN
EMS BRIGHT FRESH.

That hand work on wash materials is far
more desirable than on silk and velvet, so
popular a few years ago cannot be doubt
ed, yet many women complain that the
colors fade and dinge SO soon that the
work is labor thrown away. But this is
an error, for IL properly laundried, wash
silks may be kept fresh and bright until
the articles they adorn are past usefulness.
The doing of the embroidery is no daintier
work han that of keeping it in good order,
and only by doing it herself can the tasty
woman have her fancy linens kept bright
and pretty.
When ready TO do the work, select a
bright day, fill a small tub nearly full of
warm water and add a little Ivory soap to
make suds, put each piece in and wash
carefully. After each article is clean,
rinse in slightly blue water, to which a
little thin starch is added. wiring and hang
In the shade. When dry. sprinkle. fold,
and let stand half an hour. Iron ON the
wrong side, pressing down heavily to
throw out the stitches of the embroidery,
thus restoring their original beauty.
ELiZA r.. PARKER.