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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Expedition NEEDLESS
,..,,ning Klondikers Say No
scarcity of Provisions Ex-
lists at Dawson.
.,,v of Thirty Arrives at
ceattle Bringing AdviCeS
to Nov. 25.
.,,adjan Officials at WASH
inpton to Discuss Relief
Measures.

s,,rr1E, Wash, Dec. 20. - The
.ssmer Alki arrived here at p. IN,
,sOcinp advices from Dawson City up
NOV Vs. The Alki's passengers in.
I,ded 80 persons who left Dawson be-
wssn Nov. 22 and %. All, without
mention, say there will be no starva-
s,0 At Dawson this winter or next
mrru When informed of the action
sipr taken by the United States gov.
,Dment to send relief expedition,
asy said it was unnecessary and un.
.lsd for. Several thousand men have
anne from Dawson to Fort Yukon
rbere there is an unlimited sup.
,r Of proyisions. Those remaining in
DAWSON have three regular meals day
md have enough supplies in sight to
ha well along into spring. No sick
,.s is reported at Dawson. Nearly all
hose who arrived ON the steamer Alki
we're at Dawson City only about three
months, having started in with the first
nsh in the latter part of July. They
ane out to purchase their outfits for
next season. The Alki's passengers
bought out. it is estimated, about
la,000 in dust and nuggets.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
Idea Not Popular in New York Banking
Circles.

Idea Not Popular in New York Banking
Circles.
New YORK. Dec. 30.-The postal saw.
ings banks idea is not popular one in
New York banking circles. A canvass
of presidents of prominent institutions
developed that fact clearly. At the
same time very few presidents were
willing to express opinions for publica-
ton. All practically agreed with Presi-
dent E. S. Mason of the Bank of New
York in the statement that there are
so many banks in existence that rates
for money have been cut to point
where there is little profit in banking
+. d. Tappen, president of the Gala
tin National bank, thought that pos
sibly in thinly populated districts postal
savings banks might prove beneficial to
the people, but he was confident that
the residents of large towns and cities
had all the banking accommodation
they desired.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
INSIST ON INVESTIGATING.
Western Insurance Com issioners After
the Big Companies.

Western Insurance Com m issiOn After
the Big Companies.
DENVER, Dec. 30.-The idea of max
ing an examination Of the accounts of
the big Eastern insurance companies
by the state authorities is again being
Agitated. The newest plan of procedure
Is to form a combine of all the insur.
ance commissioners Of Western and
Southern states and compel the compa-
nies to submit to having their finances
audited and the result made public.
Insurance Commissioner Vivian has
received a communication from J. H.
Kipp, commissioner of South Dakota,
giving the details Of the plan and urg-
ing upon him the advisability Of CO.
operating in the movement. Mr.. Kipp
says that the commissioners of Arkan-
sas, Washington, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Texas, Oregon, California, Ne
braska and Kansas have been asked
and majority of them have already
agreed to join.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
rHlI RIVER SITUATION.
COMMITTEES Favors Acceptipg
4 '"e 'nt-Unions May Reject 1t.

committee Favors Accepting
Il '"e ."'-Unons May Reject 1t.
.AA RIVER, Mass, Dec. 29.-The
r''u'es conference committee was
%Sslon two hours last night, after
rs 4'''e committee meetings of the
- suos unions had been held. Secre.
Donnell gave out the following
s%lanon, which had been UNANIMOUSLY
~pea Y BY the committee:
/. AeSolved, That we accept the reduc.
aS.s NJ aN would not be good business
/ ~ y On our part to enter into a strike
4, ~ ~ present time. But we inform
A.. upioyers that as soon as we think
| n ~, margin of profit sufficient for
ssdSs dtss'oration of the present wage
Nsan als we shall demand it, even if
| 1, e a 70 go to the extremity of leay.
r.s o@ u employment by going on
|sma ieeiing among the leaders is
H. ss,os against the reduction. While
| ~ M; inl1tee offers the resolution to
| M us' NJ, there is a possibility they
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
EXPECT POWERS TO CLASH.
Everybody Excited on the Other Side OF
/ the Pacific.

Everybody Excited on the Other Side OF
the Pacific.
VICTORIA, b. c., Dec 3O.-The off,
GERS and passengers of the steamship
Victoria, which is just in from the
Orient, say that ali is excitement on the
other side of the Pacific. The people in
all walks of life expect that there will
be clash among the great powers over
the seizure of different parts of China.
japanese papers are anxious for Eng
land to make some move, but advise
Japan to take prudent attitude and
watch the progress of events.
The German admiral, in his procla-
nation to the residents of the districts
seized by Germany, advises them to
continue their peaceful avocations and
warns them that any breaches of the
law will be punished.
There were at Nagasaki on Dec. 8
nine Russian warships, two American
cruisers and the British cruiser Am
ortal
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
ERANCE GETS 4 Slice
Island of Hal Nan the Lat
est Portion of China
to Be Cobbled.
Has an Area of 1900 Square
Miles and a Population
of 100000.
Three Canadian Pacific Ocean
Liners Requisitioned by
the British.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 30.-It is reported
here that the admiral of the French
fleet has hoisted the French flag on
Hal Nan island The Chinese offered
no opposition.
LONDON, Dec 30-A dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Singapore confirms
the report of the seizure of Hal Nan
island by the French.
Hal Nan island is off the south coast
OF China and separates the Gulf Of
Tonquin from the China sea. 1t has
an estimated area of $4,000 square miles
and population Of 1000, 900 Chinese,
exclusive of wild tribes in the interior.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE.

Eight Hundred Houses Destroyed at Port
an Prince-Thousands Homeless.
PORT AU Prince, Hayti, Dec. 3O.-At
II o'clock Tuesday night a fire, which
assumed considerable proportions ON
account of lack of water to supply the
pumps, broke out and destroyed 800
houses, including number OF ware
houses, a hotel, the Church of st.
Joseph and its parsonage. About 5000
people were rendered homeless.
Wednesday morning at $40 there
was an earthquake shock, he dis
turbances running from north to south,
lasting half minute and causing slight
cracks in the earth. There were no
accidents but the populace was greatly
alarmed
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Pando Meets "Obst acIes."

General Pando, failing to continue
his march into the insurgent strong
hold in Eastern Cuba on account of in-
surmountable obstacles, has been COM
PEELED to construct military line and
posts along the river Cauto to Bayamo.
He reports an extensive zone, shelterlng
thousands of insurgents, which cannot
be invaded, as he has no posts to sup
ply his troops with food.
At La Gaya, i'll the southern part OF
the province of Puerto Principe, the
insurgents established over a month
ago well fortified camp, built two
houses for officers, began to collect
horses and reconstructed 40 miles Of
telephone line to La Luisa farm. the
camp of Leader Monocol, who COM
mands the insurgent forces Of Las
Tunas.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
CALL THIS AUTONOMY
New Government for the Gu
bans Promulgated by Gen.
eral Blanco.
Latter Assumes Supreme Com.
mand as the Delegate of
the Crown.
General Pando Meets "Insur-
mOuntable Obstacles" in
the Field.

HAVANA, via Key West, Dec. 3d.
The Gazette (officiaD prints the auto.
nomic legislation for Cuba. General
Blanco, in his edict, assumes supreme
command of all branches of the govern
ment as the delegate of the crown, min.
listers Of state, war, navy and foreign
affairs, who will reside in Madrid and
continue to dictate to General Blanco
what he shall do in carrying out his
functions. General Blanco or any other
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
DAMAGE A MILLION
DISASTROUS FLOODS REPORTED IN
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Heavy Rains and Thawing Snow Washes
Out Tracks and Suspends Traffic.
Dosens of Valleys and Towns
Are Under Water.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 3O.-Floods
have caused damage estimated at ST.
100000 in the Northwest during the
last three days. The Northern Pacific,
the Canadiap Pacific and the Great
Northern tracks are washed out and
traffic is almost suspended. The Shell.
ton and Southwestern, the Tacoma,
Orting and Southwestern, the Seattle
and International, the Everett and
Monte Cristo and other local roads have
sustained severe losses by washouts and
landslides. In more than a dozen
Western Washington valleys bridges,
fences and farm property have been
swept away. Several persons have
been drowned in the upper Cowlitz and
Tilton river valleys. Stock has been
drowned in nearly all the valleys now
inundated. The town of Newaukum
is floating and between Chehalis and
Centralia the Northern Pacific's main
line is two feet under water.
Fourteen Inches Of Rain
has fallen since Sunday, accompanied
by warm winds, which have melted the
SHOWS in the mountains, causing the
greatest winter floods ever known here.
the Grays Harbor and South Bend
branches of the Northern Pacific are
wholly impossible by reason of slides
and washouts. Wynoochie was flooded
and everybody moved out. Five miles
of the Shelton railroad are washed out
and several bridges are gone. Traffic
between Tacoma and Portland, Or, is
entirely suspended because of the
slides and washouts. Toledo, Kelso
and other towns on the Cowlitz river
are partly flooded and the river is still
rising. Trains on the Great Northern
railroad are again blocked by snow,
water and mud. No overland mail has
arrived or departed from Everett since
Sunday.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
CANADA WILL ASSIST.
H. SETON Says She Is willing to Co
Operate in klondike Relief WOrt.

r. SETON Says She Is willing to Co
Operate in Klondike Relief Wors.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Cana.
ban minister of the interior. Mr.. Sef-
M, and his secretary, Mr.. MacKenna,
Eae waited upon at their hotel by As
isant Secretary Meikeljohn of the war
apartment and welcomed in the name
dSecretary Alger. 1t is learned that
H. Seton, in accepting Secretary AL
rsinvitation to come to Washington
lathe purpose of consulting respecting
AOndlke relief measures, telegraphed
Aa bis government was heartily in
hTr Of the cooperation with the
United States authorities in the effort
end the miners in the Klondike.
living to the illness Of Secretary AL.
EtAe conference with the Canadian
@aals has been postponed for a day
I0two.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
AlGER UNABLE TO SEE HIM.
Conference With Minister Sefton Again
Postponed.


WASHINGTON, Dec 30. - Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn presented Mr..
Clifford Seton, the Canadian minister
Of the interior, to the president. Mr..
Mckinley greeted Mr.. Seton with cor.
diality, but did not discuss with him in
any manner the objects OF his visit.
After luncheon Mr.. Seton, accom-
panied by Mr.. Meiklejohn, called upon
Attorney General McKenna and Secre-
tary of the Treasury Gage. The visits
were simply out of courtesy, but in the
course Of Mr.. Sefton's visit TO both
these cabinet officers the question of
getting supplies into the Klondike was
discussed Mr.. Seton expected to have
conference with Secretary Of War
Alger during the afternoon, but was
unable to do so OH account of the lat
ter's physical condition.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Montana Sends Aid to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. - Secretary
Sherman has received telegram from
the Anaconda Standard directing HIM
to draw on the National Park bank OF
New York city for $500, the amount
subscribed in the state Of Montana
through that paper for relief of suffer-
ing Cubans. The dispatch added that q
second remittance would be ready on
Ian
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
WATCHED WITH INTEREST.
Movement of Events in the Far East the
Absorbing Topic in Washington.

Absorbing Topic In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-The rapid
movement of events in the far East
continues to be an obsorbing topic in
diplomatic circles here, particularly at
the embassies and legations of the pow.
ers which are aligning for an apparent
struggle for Chinese territory. There
is no further talk of the United States
as a possible factor in the contest, as
the recent understanding at cabinet
meeting is accepted as removing this
government from the field of contro.
versy. A majority of the diplomats
questioned on the subject seem to think
that the powers interested have no in
tention to divide the Oriental empire
but simply to secure naval stations
there.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
MANY DERVlSHES KILLED.

British Capture the Last Important Post
En Route to khartoum.
LONDON, Dec. 3O.-A dispatch to The
Times from Kassala says: After six
days of siege and heroic defense the
dervish post at Osobri has fallen. Many
of the dervishes were killed and the re.
mainder of the garrison fled, leaving all
their property behind. Osobri is the
last important place between here and
KhartOum,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
'ne AFTER JAN. is.

e Miners in the pi,t.hnrs r,s,r,o,
h,r VIII Go Out.
atde S' pi,,.s' Dec, 29.-Forty per cent
i've sipnas SOurg district coal operators
|Geu = Aeu legal document binding
|epea,in, ,i'ormlty and expect to be
Thos 'nuer the new plan by Jan.
|eoOera,io' ~ The agreement have the
,ho hn ol the miners and those
aea,s ma. ,ula Will be compelled to pay
he for le VII than the regular district
altornitv 'hg ~ until they come to
|aae = VI nL,.ormity is proven a
slWsd ah oih the present outlook it is
y dst,ios. sul one.half the miners in
IA Is R'' will be on strike after
4 4
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Five Passengers In jured.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-In rear end col.
ision on the Wabash railroad at Pales
Springs, l9 miles southwest of Chicago,
five passengers were injured, among
them being State Senator John Hum
phrey. The Cannon Ball. express
bound for Chicago, ran into the last
coach of suburban train from Chicago
which had switched at Pales to allow
the express to pass.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Elder Sails for Skaguay.

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 29.-The steam.
Ip GEORGE W, Elder has sailed for
WA and Skaguay with 1876 passengers
Aa ao tons of freight. Among the
sRngerS was Major L. b. Rucker,
.'u'h United States cavalry, who goes
s01aguay and Dyea to make an in.
masatlon of the passes for the pur.
a~ OF selecting the most feast BILE route
y ue government Yukon relief expe.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Gompers Replies to Gage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, has replied in an
open letter to Secretary Cages recent
letter taking exceptions to the resolu-
tions passed by the federation with ref
ence to the Gage financial bill The
monetary question is discussed at
length.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Japanese Minister Not Advised.

WASHINGTON, Dec 29.-The Japanese
minister has not yet been advised OF
the resignation of the entire cabinet
and he tsels that while the resignation
may have been rendered the emperor
will not accept them unless it becomes
apparent that an entirely new cabinet,
under Marquis Ito, can be framed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
County Treasurer Murdered.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 3O.-James
Kirkley, treasurer of Benton county,
was found dead in his Office at Fowler
at ] a. IN. The drawers OF the desk
and the safe were opened and the con.
tents scattered about the ottice.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
S,vnsd NV Weyler Alone.

LONDON, Dec. 30. The Madrid cor
respondent of The Daily Mail says
Lieutenant General Weyler's memorial
to the queen regent respecting Presl'
dent McKinley's message Is mild pro-
test, signed by himself alone. He was
unable to persuade other officers to
sign 1t.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Million in Notes for &429.

BosToN, Dec. 30.-By the order of
the United States district court the re-
naming assets of the defunct Maverick
National bank were sold at auction
during the day. The securities, which
were in the nature of unpaid notes, exc
cutions and judgments amounting to
81, ,095, 800, brought just $429.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
italy Getting Interested.

ROME, Dec. 30.-The ministers OF
foreign affairs, finance and commerce
conferred regarding the measures to be
adopted to develop the commercial rela'
tions of Italy with China.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31

captain general who might be ap-
pointed i'll his place, will be simply a
viceroy governing the island, assisted
by six secretaries assembled with their
chairman in council Of government.
The new government will go into effect
on Saturday next.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Cut OF 1893 Restored.

TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 29.-The manu-
featuring potters OF this city and the
men employed i'll the clay department
had conference during the day at
which it was agreed the men should be
restorl | the 1919 per cent cut made in
their wages in 1898. All other depart
ments had previously been advanced.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Authorized to Levy Taxes.

VIENNA, Dec. 30.-An imperial decree
has been gazetted authorizing the gov
ernment, during the prorogation of
parliament to levy taxes and provide
tor the state expenditure from Jan, ! TO
June 10 pext
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Anti Saloon League Adiourns.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 30.-The Anti
Saloon League closed its meetings here
during the day. A pledge was adopted,
which all members must sign, making
it the rule and practice of the league
members to vote for candidates who
are opposed to the saloon. Officers
were elected.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Robbers Held Up a Stage.

LEWISTON, Ida, Dec. 3O.-The Lew.
iston- Mount Idaho stage was held up
at D. IN. by two highwaymen one mile
from Grangeville. Two passengers
were relieved of about $50 and the rob.
bers secured the contents OF two mail
sacks
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
INCREASING HER FLEET.
Great Britain Requisitions Three Cana
dian Pacific Steamers.

LONDON, Dec. 30.-According to
special dispatch from Shanghai, the
British admiralty has requisitioned
three of the Empress line steamships
belonging to the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way company.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Everhardt-Daiy Fight n Draw.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29.-Jack DAILY
and Jack Everhardt met in a 10-round
contest before the Tulane Avenue Ath-
letic club Tor percentage OF the gate
receipts. Referee Duffy declared the
bout draw.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
French Press Protests.

PARIS, Dec. 3O.-The French press is
beginning to protest loudly against
French inaction in the far East and the
alleged subserviency Of the government
tn Russia
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
TOOK $14,5OO WITH HIM
Agent of the Southern Railroad at Bruins.
wick. Ga, Disappears.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Dec. 3O.-V. Fl.
Mabry, agent of the Southern railroad
at this place, has disappeared with
5000 consigned to the Brunswick Saw.
ings and Trust company and 5000
consigned to the National bank of
Brunswick. This currency was shipped
by the Savannah Bank and Trust com.
pany. In addition Mabry is supposed
to have taken $4,000 left in the Office
by the johnson steamship line.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-31
Gold Reserve Passes sI6O. 600, 600.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. Wednesday
statement of the condition of the treas.
ury shows: Available cash ha a,re,
$245, 500, ,02S; gold reserve, $l6O, 54s 1896.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-08
The Hunter Satzcr Farm

And State Experiment Station at
Mcllette is now in fine condition, and
will amply repay a visit from the far
mers and others interested in irrigation
and in getting the best results from
their farming. All the best and most
improved methods OF farming are in
operation. In order to give every one
an opportunity to inspect the farm, the
Chicago, milwaukee & st. Paul R'y
make special rates to Mellette on every
Tuesday and Friday, until October 81
next, from all stations on it's line in
South Dakota. Call on ticket agent
for particulars as to rates, etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-08
Ole Nelson has a new top buggy.

Ole Nelson has new top buggy.
Miss Ella Oleson arrived last week
from Merrill, Iowa, for visit with her
folks in Brule.
A number OF our young people en-
joyed a social hop in southwestern
Brule Monday night. A good time is
reported.
Miss Anna Christensen and Mrs.
Erick Wesle. OF Sioux City, visited
with their parents in Brule over Sum
day.
Ludwig Lewiston celebrated the 4th
of July with relatives and friends in
Canton.
The school ma ANS OF Brule are at
tending the institute at the county
seat this week, consequently the young
men Of Brule are very lonesome these
days.
Miss Carrie Anderson of Salix, Iowa,
who has been making months visit
with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Oleson, returned home
Monday.
The Lokken-Knudson wedding last
week was the biggest the people OF
Brule ever celebrated. A large num-
Der OF people from surrounding coun-
ties was present and a good time was
had by all present. A full report OF
the wedding and presents will be given
next week.
j. d. RunsvOld and Andrew Wang
celebrated the Fourth with their best
girls in Sioux City.
Albert and Henry Dahl transacted
important business in Lower Brule
Tuesday night.
Miss Mary Knudson is quite i'll.
Miss elizabeth vindal came home
from Sioux City Saturday, after enjoy
ing short visit with friends at Le'
mars, Iowa. She has been attending
the winter and spring terms at the
Sioux City Business College, and il
one of Union County's most promising
| schOOlma ANS.
Albert Petit, brother OF Mrs
Bramer, Of Richland, who is engaged
as travelling salesman for Meyer Bros
of Sioux City, made short visit will
Mr.. and Mrs. Bramer last week.
A match game of ball was to have
been played between the Brule ant
Garland clubs last Sunday, north o
Richland, at Mr.. Maynard's. Quite
crowd had gathered to see the game
nut the Garland players did not shov
up, for what reason we have not learned
We are of the opinion that they dit
not have the sand in them to meet ou
boys. Sooner than stand defeat the,
preferred to stay at home. Brace up
boys, and pick up courage enough t.
meet our boys some time in the future