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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
IS NO INDIAN TROUBLE IN IDAHO
GeneraI COprlnger Denies The Remor Of
Trouble at Camas Prairie.

Washington, July 5.-Adjutant Gem
eral Breck received a telegram from
Gen. Coppinger, commanding the de-
partment OF the Platte, date at Omaha,
in regard to the alleged Indian troubles
at Camas Prairie, containing the fol-
lowing interesting details.
Lieutenant Irwin, Fort Hall agent,
wires from HALEY, Idaho, that reports
of Indian trouble at Camas prairie,
have proved without foundation; that
not more than forty Indians (Lemhis
and Shoshones), including women and
children, are In that vicinity, and have
committed no depredations; that he
knows them to be peaceable Indians
and that no troops will be needed. In
view of the above positive Information
from a reliable officer on the spot,I
have revoked the order for the move
ment Of the Fort Robinson squadron
TO HALEY. Lieutenant Colonel Randall
will be at the latter place and asst In
the strengthening u Of matters there.
The Lemhi agent wires he has been in
formed that FIVE OF his Indians, who,
with their families, are absent from the
reservation, and are supposed TO be In
the vicinity of Camas Prairie, while
passing through a deserted village, en-
tered a house and tore Innings off the
walls and may have committed other
depredations. He says he has sent In
dian police in pursuit with instructions
TO have the Indians return the stolen
things at once and 10 return the Indians
to the agency. He fears no hostile
demonstrations and says these Indians
will commit theft, but are inoffensive.
This seems TO be the basis for com
plants made to the governor OF Idaho.
-Coppingery Commanding.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
A MIsSOURIAN K
He Attempts to Perform . Miracle on Pixies
Peak. but Fails.

Colorado Springs, Col, July 5.-The
Missouri Christian Endeavor delega-
ton came IN Saturday, and with 1t a
young man who apparently had not
seen much OF the world. He vas a
young Mlssourian, and, arriving at the
Manitou, started out at once TO see the
sights. He had climbed a little way up
Pixies peak when he was Joined by a
man who appeared to be en- pleasure
bent and a companlonship was immedi-
ately formed. Later two other fellows,
one affecting to be a Chrlstpian En-
deavor delegate, fell In line and all
were enjoying the scenic grandeur OF
the canyon. One OF the sharpers, pur-
suant to plan suggested a game of
cards, which was soon under way and
a stake holder appointed. The Mis-
sourian put up a roll Of SIS and be-
lieyed he would be a winner. His at
tention was attracted 10 a freak near
by and upon resumlng the game he
missed the stake holder and the roll or
bills. He Immediately reported to
Christian Endeavor headquarters In
this city and had a banker telegraph to
his home in Missouri, so that his draft
might be honored.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
How to Examine a watch.

To one who has never studied the
mechanism of a watch, its handspring
or the balance wheel is a mere piece of
metal. He may have looked at the face
of the watch, and while he admires the
motions of its hands and the time it
keeps, he may have wondered in idle
amaZement as to the character of the
machinery which is concealed within.
Take ii to pieces and show him each
part separately-h he will recognize nei-
Their design nor adaptation O relation
between them; but Put them together,
set them to work, point out the plan OF
their movements, and then show him
the result. Now he ~perceives that II Is
all one design-that, Notwithstanding
the lumber Of parts, their diverse forms
and various offices and the agents con-
cerned, the whole piece Is OF u
thought, the expression Of one idea.
He now rightly concludes that when
the handspring was fashioned and tenn
pered. its relation to all the other parts
must have been considered; that he
cogs on this wheel were cut and regu-
lated-adapted-to the ratchets on that,
etc; and his final conclusion will be that
such a piece of mechanism could not
have been produced by chance; for the
adaptation Of the parts Is such as TO
show it to be according to design, n
obedient to the will Of one intelligence.
-Harper's Round Table.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
CHlCAGO'S BIG ROAD RACE OVER
Had SIT Entries In The Chicago Road Race
and Nearly All Started.

Chicago, July 5.-The second annual
road race of the South Side Cycling
Clubs was held over the Pullman course
the start being made at the corner of
Jackson and Michigan avenue, out
through Washington Park, down the
historic midway plaisance, through
Jackson park and thence south to the
village of Pullman. The field was the
largest ever started in a western race,
nearly all of the SIT entries starting.
The start was delayed until after 8,
owing TO the large number of entries.
Carl l.. Anderson, a 7-minute man, o
Time 1880. r. w. Merrill, six-minute,
second; Chas. Terryberg, six-minute
man, third. The time prize lies be-
tween Fred Nelson, scratch, and w. j..
Bolsted, two minutes; time 40:3
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
a Bad Cyclone and Cloud. burst Passes
over the Little Town of Bar.
mum, Minnesota.
RIVER FAIRLY FLOODED The TOWN
within Five Hours the Streets of the Village
Were Raging Rivers and the Water
Was Three Feet Deep in Houses
on the Level Ground.

s.. Paul, July specials state thai
a cyclone followed by a cloud burst
passed south of Barnum, Mimi, Sat-
urday. The Moose river rose rapidly
and inside of five hours the water was
three feet deep in every house on lev
ell ground and Main street was a raging
torrent.
Every bridge in town was washed
away, and the streets ruined. Three
houses were blown away. Mrs. j.
Murphy was seriously and her hus-
band fatally injured.
When the waters subsidized the pres
iaent of the village asked the governor
to aid in the rebuilding OF side walks
and bridges.
The st. Paul and Duluth railroad lost
q number Of bridges and several miles
of track and a great quantity OF logs
and ties were washed away.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
FIRECRACKER STARTS A BLAZE
Thirteen Buildings at Erie, Ill Burned,
Causing a Loss Of $40, 900.

Sterling, H., July 5.-The town OF
Erie, n of the prettlest in White
side county, with a population of 1000,
10 largely in ruins. Fire broke out
there at 10 o'clock this morning that
in a short time consumed thirteen
bulldings-stores and residences. A
firecracker started the blaze. The wa
ter supply gave out early and assist
auce had to be secured from Denrock
and from the fire department of Ster-
ling, twenty-five miles distant. A
train on the Burlington made the run
carrying the relief in twenty-eight min
utes, including a stop of three and one
half minutes for water. The following
buildings are a total loss: William
Smith, general store; S. d. Collins, res
taurant; L. Burnk, barber shop: Theo.
dore Matthews, furniture store and
residence; Amos Baxter, harness shop;
Mrs. Woodwork, dressmaklng; Will
liam Barton, store; NJ. T. C~rowneberg,
dwelling; the town hall, the Masonic
hall, skating rink belonging to George
Oliver, office of the Erie Independent
and the Hoffman shoe shop. Loss, $40,-
600. The burned district Is on East
Main and North streets, in the eastern
part OF the town, south of the railroad.
The buildings were from one to two
stories high. Several persons were
overcome by the heat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

and what promises TO be n
|e experiment, is being tried in
liza. England. Children who would
mise be sent to the poorhouse are
N among cottage homes. These
4 are managed in about the same
Ia the homes for working people.
home accommodates fifteen chill
and has at the head Of It a work
In and his wife, as foster-parents,
led by the authorities. Both boys
Iris have to assist the mother in
|cusework. The other boys are
Il a trade and the girls learn dress
BE-, cooking and other branches of
Bite service. The homes are open
| visitors, and the ministers of the
|b0rhood take an active interest in
ktle eottagers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Lake Ann. Near Traverse City, Almost Wiped
Out and nauy Made Destitute

N@sy '~@NfS
Traverse City, Mich, July 5.--Lake
Ann. a village of 500 people, eighteen
miles south of this city, was almost
destroyed this afternoon by fire. Sew
enty-five families are homeless, and as
every store in town was burned, there
is not enough food for even one meal
foi naif OF them. The fire broke out
in the mill of William Habbeler, pre-
sumably from the engine-room. A
high wind from the southwest spread
the flames through the main portion OF
the town very swiftly. and the business
part was cleaned up in an hour. Ira
verse City vas appealed to for help,
and in fifty-four minutes from the time
word was received the steam fire engine
OF this city was at work, going by
special train. Only a few small dwell
ings on the outskirts were saved. The
burning of the mills and factories
throws the main portion OF males out
of employment. The heaviest loss was
sustained by William HabbleE. who
will lose about $4,000. pntman &
Burnett lose about So 900. The other
losses on stores. business structures
and dwellings and furniture range from
$3.50 up, and brings the total to about
500, 000.
Mrs Masters. aged so years( was
cremated. She escaped once from her
burning dwelling, but returned for
%valuables, when the building collapsed.
and efforts TO rescue her were unavail-
ing. 1t is feared hat others are burn
ed, as some are missing. A relief train
was sent from Traverse City to-
night with bedding and supplies OF
food contributed from here. Sufferers
from the fire are being housed in the
churches and school-houses.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
EXCELLENT CROP PROSPECTS.
Western Canadian Farmers in Ex-
ceIIent Shirts.

The reports that have been received
from the farmers of the Canadian
Northwest are exceedingly good. The
June rains, which are looked upon as a
factor In forwarding the wheat crop and
Is inestimable in forcing the growth,
have been numerous, and the wheat
fields are now in the highest condition.
The result will be that with the acreage
OF this year and the prospect of a big
average, the lot of the Canadian farmer
is q most enviable one. Along the lines
of the railway that nave been construct
ed and those under construction, there
are still a limited number of homesteads
that can be had actually free. IL other
districts improved farms can be had at
low figures. The opportunity is now Of
fered all who desire to better their con-
dition, to talk up lands there. Excellent
climate, good laws, free schools and the
best OF social conditions, churches, socie-
ties, etc. For particulars and PAM
phlets and information as to the best
means of reaching there. apply to
r. II. SWALLOW,
Watertown, S. u.
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- -
what Could She Says

There were three morning glories ON
the teachers desk-a pink, a white and
q purple one-tied together with a pref
~ little cotton ribbon Of the kind used
10 hasten new handkerchiefs together.
IN hover were very fresh and pref
y, anu the teacher smiled as she looked
from them to little Leon, who stod near
the desk. where did you get them,
Leonr she asked, for she knew that
there was not so much as a spear of
grass In the yard Of Icons house. II
climbed over a fence and stole them for
You, Miss Blank" said Leon. And
when 1 had picked them / knocked on
the window to the servant girl and she
gave me the ribbon to tie them with"
And what was Miss Blank to say?-
New York Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
PLANS OF KIDNApERs MIscARRY.

Bakersfield, Cal, July SIS. w.
Weidle, general superintendent for
Cattle King" Henry Miller, Is author
fly for the statement that three ranch
hands conspired to kidnap Miller on
one OF his periodical visits to his ranch,
and after compelling him to sign a
check for sos, 900, hold him while a OF
the trio cashed II. They intended to es-
cape into Mexico with their plumber.
This plot was to have been carried into
effect. last week when Miller visited the
ranch, but as Weidle accompanied him
Unexpectedly the kidnapers decided TO
wait for q more favorable opportunity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
DEATH IN A MINE SHAFT.

Lead, July 5.-(Special to the Argus
Leader.)-Averill Dimmick, foreman of
the Winona mine. was burned to death
and two others probably will die as a
result Of a strange accident. A gaso-
line pump at the bottom Of the shaft re-
fused to work and three men went to
investigate. Gasoline had escaped and
covered the water In the shaft. Their
candles ignited 1t and they were sur
rounded by fire. Manyon and Smoker
stumbled to the bucket and escaped.
but Dimmick fell on a hook which held
him under the chin while he burned to
death.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE

London, 5uly ~5.--Senator E. O. VOL
colt OF the United States Monetary
Commission has arrived here from
Paris. He spent the day In making ar
rangements for interviews with differ
ent British officials, which interviews
will be held after the arrival here on
Monday OF the other two members of
the commission, eA-Vice President
Stevenson and General Charles ].
Payne. The senator said it was mani
testify improper to discuss the results
OF the mission. but a representative of
the Associated Press learns that a
tentative arrangement with France
has been reached, the nature and de-
tails of which are carefully guarded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

o67 Pounds Of Dog

\, a dog owned by Wayne Bailey
|tlaud, is said to be the largest ca
A. the world. He tips the scales
y mounds. Nero Is a handsome
Earman and half English mastiff.
[hrindle in color, his huge head
- 4 triie darker shade. lie Is as
and lively as a cat. He makes a
|,d watchdog, but Is a kind and
Eonate animal. Mr.. Bailey got
\ West Rutland when he was six
4 old. He is now four years old.
4 time of his purchase Nero
Led 1872 pounds. He stands up
the ground thirty-fve inches and
|Sfty inches. The dogs neck is
Lally large, measuring thirty inch
n from tip to tip he measures six
I've and one-half inches
blk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
pas.ingo of the Cracker.

florida man is thus quoted in the
|ington Post: zone of the best
|of the times in Florida is the rap
faning influence of the Cracker
is a g-haired, sallow-
Pexioned, freckie-faced native of
.bne-gallus' type, whose principal
Etion is whiting on dry goods
and expectoratilg tobacco juice.
ps thank the Lord that DONNA
the Cracker is about over. He
pied the destinies of the state long
p, and, being ignorant, prejudiced
Pn~progressive, his sway was for
fneral detriment."
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willing to Try.

"And do you think you can make my
daughter a happy woman| asked the
father.
II CUES So" replied the young a
what make of wheel does she pre-
fer?v-Yonkers Statesman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Goes Cough BaIsam
tosa and best. IL will break up q cold quicker
Puing else. IL is always reliable. Try IL.
range Food Of the Chfuese.

opinion that the Chinese will eat
anything that is ea.able is not
(tne' wrong. 1t is also a fact that
sometimes eat that which would
% US to be absolutely UNBEATABLE.
. recent traveller in China tells
\ cases In which this interesting
mad cooked and eaten animals
mao been poisoned by strychnine.
EMonicler goes on to say. ION
tnese occasions someone was
|l1ul enough to consult a foreign
y Inc probable results; but, as
Pllnai was already in the pot, the
g could not make up their minds
|tso the luxury Of the feast, and
y appeared to come Of their in
ee." 1t should be said that these
! lastes OF the Chinese are born
kesSity, not of prediction. Food
" In China, and the great mass
lple IRE forced to use that which
|Own aside by people Of other
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
~F~- $500"
THE L T GIVES IN.

Constantinopie, July 5.-The sultan
shows signs Of yielding on the question
of the rectifcation Of the Turkish from
tier in the direction of Greece and 1t is
hoped everything will be settled In ac-
cordance with the views of Europe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, July 5.-The finance
committee amendment to the tariff bill
proposing a stamp tax on bonds, deben-
lures, certificates. stock, etc., was
agreed to In the senate without q for
NAL vote.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
TWENTY MILES OF FLAMES.

London, July 5.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says that a
huge fire has been raging in the noun
tains Of the province or Tucharia, in
southeastern Spain, since Wednesday.
The flames have extended owe, an area
of twenty miles, destroying villages,
cattle and other property. 1t is feared
that there has been considerable loss of
life
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
MINERS ARE ALL NOT YET OUT
In Some Parts the Miners Are Not Suffl-
GENTLY Organized to join the Strike.

Morris, H., July 5.-In compliance
with the general orders. the miners OF
the Wilmington coal fields including all
of Grundy county, went on a strike this
morning. Some Italians at Carbon Hill
refused to strike and In nseque
one mine is partially operated, bat all
the others have been practically closed
for several days.
Pittsburg, July 5.-The great wage
struggle Of the coal miners was inau-
gurated today but 1t Is impossible to
as this Is a general holiday and all
work is suspended. There win be a
number of meetings today.
Peoria, July 5.-As far as 1t IAN be
learned none Of the coal miners In this
part Of the state have quit work OF sig
nlfied their intention OF doing SO. Some
arc working and others are celebrating
today.
Ottumwa, Ia, July 5.-All the miners
in this district are working. They are
poorly organized and no strike is antic-
ipated by the operators.
A DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION.
Washington, July ga patriotic cell
ebration was held today under the au-
spices of the National Association OF
Democratic Clubs and District OF Col
umbia Democracy. The elaborate pro-
gram included addresses by leading
Democrats. Bryan sent his regrets.
NOTED OARSMAN DEAD.
London. July 5.-The oarsman. Hig-
zine ts dppd
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KILLED BY A BOMB.

Monouit. Mass, July 5.-Henry b.
s,ora of Chicago was killed today by
the explosion Of a bomb. He was Tor
merry vice president Of the Burlington
na,,rnad and was recently president CT
the chicago Telephone Company
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
MRS. KKINLEY INJURED.
Tn. Presidents Mother Falls Oh the Porch
and Badly Cuts Her Head.

Canton, July president Mckinley
arose at an early hour this morning and
took a short stroll. His mother met
with a serious accident for n Of her
age. While walking Oh the porch this
morning she slipped on the mating and
which had to be sewed up. AZ noon
she was resting easily, and does not APP
pear to be suffering seriously from the
shock.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
LARGE GRAND STAND COLLAPSED
Two Lives Lost and a Score Of Persons
Injured al Litchfield, III.

Litchfeld, Ill.,, July 5.-Independence
Day was celebrated here Saturday, and
as g result two lives will be lost and a
score of persons have been injured.
A large platform which had been
erected in the city park gave way dur
ing the band concert in the afternoon,
precipitating about 800 persons, includ-
ing the Nokomis Marine Band, speak
ers, and a score Of citizens, 10 the
ground, a distance Of about fifteen feet.
Among the victims are:
Charles Seago, aged IA; 6ead.
Charles Seider. fireman; will die.
G. Horton; a leg broken.
Seago, who was a son of Henry Sea-
go, a farmer living nine miles north OF
this city, was caught beneath the fall
ing mass at the park and was horribly
mangled. He was conveyed to the hos
pital, where he died In O few hours.
Horton had a leg broken at the same
time, and a score Of others were more or
less seriously injured.
About two hours later during a hose
race, Seider, q member of the Itch
field fire department, fell and was run
over by a hose cart and injured about
the head and chest. There Is no hope
for his recovery.
Several other minor accidents hap
pened during the day. owing TO the ex-
~cesslve heat and large crowd.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

During the last twenty years Canada
has granted only lis divorces. Canada
may be a desirable place for runaway
cashiers, but for couples to whom the
matrimonial yoke has become irksome II
affords little hope Of relief.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
COUNCIL OF EDUCATION.
The National Council Meeting in Milwaukee
Holding an Annual Session.

Holding an Annual Session.
Milwaukee, July 5.-The national
council of education which meets prior
70 the National Educational Association
began its first session here this morn
ing. most of the members being present.
The morning session was devoted to
the High School and Its Functions,
and the report Of the committee on sec
ondary schools.
The afternoon session was given up
To the Aesthetic element in educa-
tioD.'
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IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, July 5.--The house by q
party vote, without ~transacting any
business, took a recess until Wednesday
to be ready for the tariff bill. IL 1t IL
completed before then by the senate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

In the forty years between 1872 and 49,
there were outstanding, supposed 10 nave
been lost or destroyed. Bank OF Enslanu
notes to the value of fl.32o,0N. lhs sum
vas clear profit to the bank.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
rAMMANY

New York, July 5.-Tammany ceie-
bration day passed as usual. A mum
her of regrets were received including
ones from Cleveland and Bryan.
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~ gwen to a Scotch terrier be-
: 4; c Wildman OF Airing
Iaused xfdog to throw up a
4" Nhlch af2 we hoped away.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

A portrait Of Charles /, In an ari sal,
lery at oxford is composed en.ileiy q.
small letters. The head ana run "a
the Lord s prayer, the apos'es
the Book of Psalms.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

In tho Belgium parliament; wnen :
mamher is making a long speech, pranay.
is supplied Him at the EXPENSE
OF the government.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

A snail ranch has been starteo Dy
farmer of Anet, France. he mas aneau5
$780, 600 Of the interesting cTeaeu 90 two
they eat as much green ioooe'
cows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Vs. OF Gloucester. N. j., killed
svnnlnging cfrn on horsehairs. The
m INV the corn and the hair and
u INTO a fatal fit.