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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
FLOODS INCREASE.
neavy Rainfall in South Dakota, lows
and Nebraska.

IA
and Nebraska.
OMAHA, April Especial kilograms
Inc Bee from points in South Da-
ota' Iowa and Nebraska bring word
increased floods in all the rivers.
VAN mas tallen almost necessarily for
ae last u hours over an area of more
nan lOO miles in radius from Omaha,
We Iall being inches for that time.
nis mas greatly increased the volume
water In the already swollen streams
nu now what are usually brooks have
zen transformed into torrents. Thou.
anas OF acres of farm land are under
tom to q feet of water and many
aniiies have moved from homes in
os's. Along the James river in South
atota great many farmers had
One back to their homes when the
"a'er receded early last week and are
Wv caught IN this second food A
'Soun river steamboat has been sent
I'm iankton to rescue the sufferers
ous the James river. Sioux City re-
@ 'nat the Missouri has passed the
anger line there and is oyerfiowing
e io"er part of the city. Cherokee
pOr's the second food on the Little
49, worse than the first. Repairs
u commenced on the property dam
ra Sou oy the first deluge, but all is be-.
"ashed away again.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07

ST. PAUL, April AT midnight the
river was slowly rising, four-tenths of
a foot being the rise in the last "a
hours. The water has still something
less than two feet to go before the
highest mark of 1877 is reached, which
was registered April IL, 1881. The rise
was over one-tenth of foot more than
in the preceding "a hours, and old
river men are authority for the state
ment that the water will come very
close to the 1881 mark before the flood
suhsidas
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
WORST YET TO COME.
The Jim River Valley Covered with
Water From Bluff to Bluff.

"SSC duh 10 bfuH.
YANKToN, S. d., April 5.-Four
inches of rain has fallen during the
last week and is still falling. Jim
river, the longest unnavigable river in
the world, is now on rampage, cover
ing the bottom lands from bluff to
bluff and threatening to wash away
the Great Northern, Northwestern and
Milwaukee railroad bridges which
cross the stream at this point Over
three miles of track of each road has
washed out so far, thus placing Yank-
ton without railroad facilities. The
river is still rapidly rising, promising
general destruction throughout the
Jim river valley. Farmers as rule
have vacated their homes and farms,
and those still remaining are now be-
ing moved by boats. 1t is thought
here that the worst of the flood is ret
to come
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
They Can't Reorganixe.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 5.-A
Washington special says: Comptroller
Eckels has refused to permit the pro-
posed reorganization of the, defunct
Missouri National bank of Kansas
City. The bank failed last fall, owing
81, $780, ,O00 Those favoring the reor-
ganization had secured the signatures
of 1,947 creditors representing $70l, $50
of the banks liabilities while 63S cred
itors representing $347 400 had refused
to give their consent
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Murder and Suicide.

SPARTA, Wis, April 5. William
Westphal, railway section foreman
at Norwalk, near here, went to the
home of William Deitsch, called Mrs.
Deitsch to the door and shot her twice.
infiicting fatal wounds. Westphal
then went to the rear of the house and
shot himself dead. Westphal was re-
Gently released from all insane asylum
and few days ago was re-examined
and pronounced sane.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
BLOCKADE PUT OFF AGAIN
Mysterious Hitch In the Movements of
the Powers.

LoNoN, April 5.-The Daily Chron-
icle prints the following from its
Athens correspondent "At II p. m.
word reached here that a hitch had
occurred. France had agreed to the
blockade of the Gulf of Athens. The
admirals were discussing the details
and suddenly the whole matter was
again adjourned for several days,
while M. Hanotaux produces his mys-
terious plan. The French foreign
minister has assured King George that
there is no immediate prospect of
blockade, and has begged him not to
take action. Nobody here has the
slightest notion Of what the hitch is. "
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Pennsylvania Forest Fires.

BELLEFoNTE. Pa, April 5.-The for
est fires in the surrounding mountains
are spreading at an alarming rate. All
efforts to check the flames have proven
futile and unless heavy rain sets In
many thousands of acres of valuable
timber will go up in smoke. The fire
originated from locomotive spark
falling on dry grass. Another fire has
broken out in the Seven Mountains,
near here, and is burning fiercely.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07

M1NNEApous, April 5.-Jacob s.
Challon, medical student at the uni
versity, was shot and painfully injured
by DR.. Hugh S. Nelson at the latter's
residence, 1888 First avenue south. The
circumstances seem to indicate that the
doctor, while in either a temporary
state of insanity or mad jealousy, com.
mitted the deed,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Made a Satisfactory Run.

Boston, April 5.-The battleship
Iowa, after run of little less than
"a hours from New York, dropped
anchor outside of Boston Light. The
run, although uneventful, was never
theless very satisfactory to Ter build.
ers. Cramps & Co., Of Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07

GRAND FORKS, N. D., April Sit
was given out during the day that one
of the three men arrested on the charge
of numbering Thomas Breen at thia
place would turn states evidence. The
matter is causing much excitement
here.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
The Pope win Intervene.

PARIS. April 5.-The Gaulois reports
that the pope intends to intervene be.
tween the powers and Greece with a
view to effecting, if possible, peaceful
solution of the Cretan difficulty.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Wage scale Reduced.

IRoNwooD, Mich, April 5.-The
Metropolitan Iron and Land company
has announced an INN. sdiate increase
of 10 per cent in the wage scale in its
mines here. The increase affects 1000
men employed in the Norrie and Pabst
mine,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
a' Fargo Weighted with In.
,s"es-Merchandise Being Moved,

from omNENEApoLls, M April 5.--A special
I'M a argo to The Journal says that
~ noon the water in the Red river
fbo en N so Tar that great alarm is felt.
aocom"u.t;'hern Pacific road has put four
Edon,. o'iVes on its bridge to hold it
|br;d.a ia ana the city has loaded its north
Il w;tS WIN nve road engines. Water
ehan.u TWO feet Of the rails. Mer.
MAN.. are all moN ing out of the base.
Va hs., The Wild Rice and Cheyenne
FRsd ''A now adding their floods to the
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
General SchofieId a Father.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, April 5.-Mis.
Schofield during the day presented
Lieutenant General John M. Schcfield,
U. s. A., (retired) with fine, healthy
girl baby. General Schofield was re-
tired IL months ago on account of age
limit. He is now 66 years old.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Trades Unions Will Help.

LONDON, April 5,-According to a
dispatch from Athens to The Daily
News the Athenian trades unions have
decided to donate their funds, amount.
ing to 100000 drachms, to the war
fund in the event of the outbreak of
hostilities.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Pig Lives Ile DAYS in a snowdrift.

CUMMINGS, N. D., April 5.-Charles
Davis of this place declares that pig
belonging to him has just been dug out
Of spowdrift alive and well, having
lived there liz days without food.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-07
Pay Day for Poor Lo.

Browns VALLEY, Mimi, April g.
A payment to the Sisseton Indians of
$25 per capita has begun at the agency,
twelve miles west of here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
DISASTER IN A MINE.
Fire Takes Possession Of the Slopes nj
Spring Hill, n. s.

fire Takes Possession Of the Slopes mt
Spring Hill. n. S.
HALIFAX. n. S., Dec. 2S.-Another
disaster has overtalscn the Spring Hill
coal mines. Five years ago the mines
were wrecked by an explosion and 100
lives lost. The colliery employed ] 900
men. Fire which started a few days
ago in the 500 foot level has complete
possession of two or three slopes. 1t
has eaten it's way to the 1900 foot
level and developed into raging
furnace. When the government in
spector arrived the fire was issuing
from every opening of the mine. Two
cupolas were destroyed and. the bank
head had to be torn away. The miners
tried to exclude the air by stopping
up every airway, but the inspector
ordered them away, fearing an en-
plosion. The flames shot 100 feet into
the air. The extent of the fire is not
known, but the most disastrous con-
sequences are feared. The loss in the
east slope is believed to be complete.
The machinery will he ruined. twill
take hard work to save the west slope.
Likely the most serious damage will
be confined to the east slope. The fire
seems to be burning itself out. The
loss will be enormous and will cause
great restitution among the miners, as
it is doubtful if work can be resumed
during the winter. .u,. +
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
THE CURRY WILLS.
Courts May Havc to Settle tho Estate o.
tho Leon Lawyer.

Courts May Hayo to Settle tho Estate Of
N tho Loon Lawyer.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 29.-The contro'
versy over the estate left by =. w.
Curry, the late chairman of the demo-
cratic state central committee, Is now
certain OF going into the courts. 1t
can be positively stated that Mr.. Curry
did make a will in favor Of Miss Bright
about year ago, and who was at that
time his stenographer nt Leon, and
after he had secured divorce from his
wife. Miss Bright, who is now
stenographer in the dry goods esta b.
lishment of J. v. Farwell & Co.,
Chicago, alleges that the will in her
favor was made in good faith, properly
signed and witnessed, and is now in
the possession of Mr.. McGinniss, Mr..
Curry's law partner. Miss Bright has
secured the services OF 4. Taylor
Wright & Son, of Lincville, to bring
suit for $4,000 and the valuable
private library left by Mr. Curry. 1t
is understood that Mrs. Curry has q
will which was made at the Slavery
house few days before Mr.. Curry
died, in which he leaves everything to
her .,...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Ought a landlord to suffer for a ten
ants misfortune? Whatever the land
lord may choose to do for personal or
charitable reasons. what are his legal
rights! The result of an action in the
New York courts has an important
bearing on these inquiries. Owing to
the dangerous illness of member of
his family, the lessee Of certain prop
erty remained on it, and in possession
Of 1t, for a fortnight after the expira-
ton Of his yearly lease. Suit was ac-
cordingly brought to recover rent for
the new year upon which he had en-
tered. "A verdict was directed for the
plaintiff. On exception to this verdict
there was motion for a new trial.
This motion was overruled. The court
held that "a qualification based on
sickness in the lessee's family cannot
safely be imported into the absolute
rule Of law that holding over by a
yearly tenant creates a new lease for
another year." for the reason that the
landlord would thereby be caused to
suffer for the Ill fortune of the lessee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
ALL over THE WORLD.
WORDS OF WARNING.
Powers Give the Sultan of Turkey Verbal
Notice to Act Quickly.

powors Give tho Sultan of Turkey Verbal
Notice to Act Quickly.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 20.-The Rus
sian ambassador, acting in concert
with the representatives of Great
Britain, France, Italy, Germany and
Austria, had Jan interview with the
sultan on the subject of the better
administration of the affairs OF the
empire. The ambassador warned the
sultan if the revenue ceded for the
payment of the Turkish debt were
touched European control OF the
finances Of the cmpireswould become
inevitable; that the car would guar
antee the sultan's personal safety and
would engage to maintain the sultan's
supremacy in the event of severe
measures by the powers. The sultan,
however, refused to consent to meas
ures for control, financial or other
wise, by the powers. The ambassador
replied that the condition of the en-
pire placed the throne and caliphate
in imminent peril. The sultan replied
impressively: II may be the last OF
the caliphates, but I never will become
a second khedive." In addition, the
ambassador sent a note to the Turkish
government pointing out in precise
terms the necessity of the sultan fol-
lowing the advice of the powers, say
ing refusal to do so would involve
the most disagreeable consequences.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Three copies Of the Bible, written on
leaves Of the fan palm, are IN the Brit
ish museup.
queen Victoria frequently examines
her will. It is engrossed on velum,
ouarto size, and is beautifully bound.
Women comprise two-thirds Of the
church members Of the United States.
but only one-thirteenth of the crimi-
nails. ss
Counting all classes Of reserves Ger
many can in twenty-four hours raise
an army OF four millions Of disciplined
men.
One of the most important duties OF
a German soldier is to take care OF his
feet. SO that they will always be in
good condition. .g@
Some of the edible oysters OF Port
Lincoln, South Australia, are as big as
a dinner plate. One of them, fried, ls
enough for a meal.
While digging near a blasted tree.<
on his farm, in Beech Grove, Texa !
Sampson Glider found an iron po.
which contained $3.50 in gold.
The baya bird Of India catches big
fire-flies and fastens them to the side
of its nest with wet clay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
DEBT MUST BE PAID.
If Congress Doesn't Act Soon the President
viii Order a Foreclosure Sale.

If Congress Doesn't Act Soon the President
viii Order Foreclosure Sale.
WAsn1NGToN, Dec. 3O.-It is reported
that President Cleveland has decided
to direct the immediate foreclosure OF
the governments mortgage on the
Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail-
roads. The foundation for this report
was the statement in Mr.. Cleveland's
message to congress that the govern
ment would be forced to take some
immediate action regarding the in
debtedness of these roads. 1t can be
stated on absolute authority that
unless congress takes speedy action
regarding Pacific railroads legislation
the president will order a foreclosure
of the governments mortgage. MIR.
Cleveland has had several interviews
recently on the subject with the
attorney general and secretary OF the
interior, and has fixed on definite
program, contingent only on the action
of congress. President Cleveland has
determined that before his admins
tration ends there shall be a settlement
of the Pacific railroads debts on a
basis to be proposed by congress, or a
foreclosure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

81 q ~ y j. : 81 .a..ar- ... T..
4 In the trial Of a recent case before
the New York supreme court, an attor-
ney remarked, in extenuation OF an &C
knowledged weakness of his client,
THE best Of men get drunk" There
upon the judge quickly announced his
dissent. THE best of men," he said,
do not get drunk. II there ever was
such time it has gone by in this
and all other civilized communities"
1t is equally as much to the point, too,
that some Of the worst CT men do not
get drunk. They understand that
weakens the reason, and
units man for carrying out his pur-
poses, whether they be evil or good.
Their abstinence is also temperance
lesson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Gomez Crosses the TrocIla.

New YORK. Dee. 29.-The Cuban
junta in this city has been officially
informed that General Maxine Gomez
has passed the eastern trocha at Mo-
ron, going west. Other advices from
Gomez state that the Spaniards ac-
knowledge the concentration of in
surgent forces in the province of San
ia Clara. near Mantanzas.
KEY WEST. Fla, Dec. 30.-Advices
from Cuba state that attacks upon the
suburbs in and around Havana have
become common affair now Some
nights the firing can be heard in the
city proper. while the fires from burn
ing buildings can easily be seen. The
officials are sending out extra troops
for guard duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
HAVE FAITH IN RIVERA.
senior Palma Ridlcules Reports THAI
ft r,uhans Will Law Down Arms. S&s

SENIOR Palma Ridlcules Reports That
Cubans Will Lay Down Arms.
NEW York, Dec. 2s.-At the head
quarters of the Cuban junta Senior
Estrada Palma and his secretaries are
kept busy answering questions as TO
the disposition Of the patriot forces in
Cuba and denying reports that General
Maceo's death was but the beginning
of the end of the war. In talking OF
the condition of affairs. Senior Palma
stated that the Cuban army was now
as strong in point of numbers and
enthusiasm as it ever had been, and
that the Cubans have full faith in
General Rivera, who has succeeded
Maceo in command. The Gu ban forces
in the province OF Pinar del Rlo, ne
said, are encamped on the mountain
tops, and could afford to laugh at
General Wcylers declaration that ne
would soon dislodge and scatter them
and wind up the war. He continues:
General Rivera has 5000 armed men
under him at present, with provisions
enough to last for six months in his
mountain stronghold 1t is simply
idle for General Weyler to make such
sweeping declarations. There has
been and there will be no general
LAYING down of arms on the part OF the
Cubans, such as has been reported AS
for DR.. Zertucha charges that Maceo
was driven to death by despair by
reason of non-support accorded to him
bv the Cuban allies in this country, it
is simply infamous and unworthy OF
contradiction. =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
THREE FRIENDS PLEA.
Holds that No War il Recognised BY tht
Government. 81

Holds that No War IL Recognised ~ 'ho
Government. s..
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 3o.-ihe
case of libel for forfeiture against the
steamer Three Friends for violation OF
the federal laws prohibiting the fitting
out in the United States of q vessel TO
20 in the service of a foreign prince or
state or Of any colony, district or peo-
ple to cruise or make war upon anoth-
er foreign prince, state, colony or
people, was argued in the unltea
States court. The owners OF the three
Friends con tend in their exceptions TO
the libel that section $3.50 does not ap-
Div to the Cuban rebellion because the
United States has not recognized eth
err the independence or the bcll'ger-
ency of the Cubans, and. the courts
cannot take cognizance OF the war I'M
til either the president or congress
recognizes the existence of war II
the defendants win the case they hold
that it will be of very great import
ance to the Cubans, as the president
will then hare to recognize the belliger-
ency OF the Cubans, or at least stop
prosecutions for confiscation Of YES
sells under this section.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
LEPRosY NOT CONTAGIOUS.

vhis il the Decision OF the New York
Academy OF Medicine.
New YORK. Dec. 3l.-The Academy
Of Medicine has adopted a resolution
that leprosy, while possibly infectious,
is not necessarily contagious in this
climate. a committee. of which DR..
Fowler, of the board of health, was
chairman, declared New York city to
be exempt from danger of leprous
contagion: and protested against the
segregation of lcpers. The committee
suggested, however, that steps be
taken to prevent the landing OF lepers
on our shores,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Herring Fishery Il Failure.

ST.. JOINS, N. T.. Dec. 2s-Ofticials
report to the government that the
herring fishery at Fortune bay, mainly
undertaken by American vessels, is a
total failure, and that thousands of
people along the harbors in the
vicinity of where the herrings are
usually caught are threatened with
starvation. It is estimated that about
1000 people are injuriously affected,
and that most of this number will
become burden upon the colony.
California now has over $4,000 acres
of almond orchards, representing an
investment of more than SIC, zoo, 900.
In the north of England and
throughout Scotland Hagmena and
Hogmanay are the names given New
New Years eve.
Jones-Brown is very careful about
his children, isn't he? Jenkins-Yes;
he's trying to bring them up in the
way he should have gone.
The most extensive cemetery in the
world is that at Rome, in which over
5000, 900 human beings have been in
tered.
The origin of the old vulgar saying,
says the Philadelphia Record, "Gone
to pot is thus accounted for: A
tailor who lived close by a churchyard
used to count the number of funerals
by putting stone into pot hung mp
in his shop tor that, purpose. At his
death his house was shut up, and then
upon inquiry why, it was observed by
next-door neighbor that now the
tailor himself had gone to pot.
The Jewish New Year-Nfarch 25th
was legal New Year in all Christian
countries. Only in 1852 did January
LIST become legal New Year In Eng.
land. AT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
SULTAN YIELDS.
France and Italy tn BE Represented al
S3azIay ISey's Trial.

France and Italy tn BE Represented at
...- ----.- -. Hazilav Isey's Trial.
CONsTANTINoPLE, Des. @l.-The porte
has granted the demand OF the ENJOYS
of France and Italy that their drago-
mans be present at the trial of Mazhav
Bey. Mazhav is charged with being
responsible for the murder of Father
Salvatore, an Italian priest who was
killed in the convent of Jenidjekele at
Marash in 1895 by Turkish troops COM
mandcd by Mazhav. Italy demands
the punishment of Mazhav, and the
Turkish govern ment has promised to
put him on trial, but the representa-
tives of the powers suspect that this
will be nothing more than Il farce.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Shot BY 4 Brother.

New SHARON, Dec. 31.-James, the
6-year-old son of Joshua Foster, living
at Union Mills, four miles east OF New
Sharon, was shot by his 13-year-old
brother, Charlie. The ball was n 32-
calibre and entered just above the left
eye and ranging down behind the
nose. The ball has not been found
and his recovery is doubtful. The
older boy had the revolver in his hand
and was attempting to cut an apple,
holding the knife and revolver in the
same hand, while the younger was
looking on.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Twenty Spaniards Drowned.

SASTANDER, Dec. 3l.-The Spanish
steamer Carranza, Captain 'ertinez,
has foundcred i'll the bay OF Bis Az, off
this port She carried IL crew of
twenty-five men, twenty of 1ho'o
were drowned and two succeeded il,
saving themselves. The Carranza was
an iron screw steamer Of LASS gross
and net tonnage, 255 feet long, 36 feet,
five inches beam and IS feet deep
She was built in Sunderland in 1856
and was owned by the Socicdad
Martina De Vizcaya. Of Bilboa. -,