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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21

"Ill pay no MORE" shouted Gimbly
when the insurance agent called on
him. "No more accident policy for me.
Let 'er lapse. It's just the same as burn
ing money for me-. No use in arguin or
jollyin now. I'm done donatin. !
wouldn't give q dollar ON the million
to be insured against accident"
Whats the matter. man? Our COM
pany's good as gold"
II don't care whether IL Is or not.
I'm accident proof. When / was learnin
to ride my bicycle. ] fell of 200 times
by actual couEt and never as much as
sprained Q finger. I was in . runaway
where four other people were all damned
up, and / didn't have a scratch. Two
months ago I was In that railroad
wreck. and every living soul in the car
but myself was hurt. I fell off the
street car this morning. dropped through
the open cellar door when ! went homo
to lunch and was standing right beside
my stable man when n horse kicked
him clear across the barn, and I'm just
as sound az the day / tocn out that pol
Icy. That's just my internal luck. Not
another dollar will you get out Of me.
The next day Gimbly was laid up
with a'twisted back incurred by tossing
the baby IN the air.-Detrcit FIRES Press
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
The American Navy. Cuba, & Hawaii,

A portfolio, in ten parts, sixteen views
in each part, Of the finest hall zone pic
lures OF the American Navy, Guba, and
Hawaii. has just been issued by IA Chi
cngo publishing house. The Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway has isade
arrangements ior "A special edition Tor
the benefit of its patrons, and n apeci-
men copy can toe eeen at the ticket office
IN the depot. Single parts may be had
at ren cents each, the iull set, leu views,
costs liz. l.s dollar. Subscriptions ior
the set m,.y be lett with the agent. In
view OF th- present excit.,neit regard
ing Cuba, these pictures are very timely
Call at the ticket office and see them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
PROCLAMATION.
State Of South Dakota,
Executive Chamber.

Conforming 10 established custom,
| hereby appoint Saturday, April
%, 1898, as Arbor Day, and ask the
people of the state to lay aside their
business cares and social burdens
and devote to the day their best
efforts in planting forestry aud
identifying their homes while they
permanently benefit the common
wealth thereby.
1t is a we'll known fact that no
similar amount of labor will meet
with as rich "A reward as that of
planting forestry, consequently no
labor performed upon u homes
should be done with greater skill
and care than the day devoted eacl,
year to planting trees, aud | respect
fully ask the faithful observance of
the day.
In witness whereof, | hereuato
set my hand and the Great Seal OF
the state, at Pierre. this eighth day
of April, A. d. 1898.
BY the Governor.
(SeaD Andrew K. Lee.
w. H.. Roddlc.
Secretary of State.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
Liver Complaint
and Nervousness Cured,

No complaints are more common than
the above. You feel dull and muggy (;
Your bowels move iricguiuriy, and you
have a clumsy feeling about the liver.
As this condition develops. .yon are apt
to grow Respondent. Try at once a
bottle of "Dr. Fenner's Blood and Liver
Remedy and Nerve Tome" 1t will
brighten the spirits and give an excep-
tional vigor to the body. Ii not salts
fled after using one bottle, your money
will be refunded by Ill. A. Peabody OF
Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
HIDDEN GOLD I'M PARIS.
Many Fanatics Spend Their Lives Hunting
Tor Euried Treasure,

FOR Euried Treasure.
Some Parisians are actually kept from
wandering by conviction that there is
hidden treasure behind the walls or be-
meath the flooring or in the chimney
nook or under the roof, says Chambers
Journal.
You are told that during the number
less sieges to which Paris has been SUBJ
jected and the internal revolutions it
has undergone there exists no a cellar
or q garnet but has become the recepta-
ole Of some part Of the immense riches
accumulated in religious houses and old
families. There is, perhaps, nothing ir-
rational in the supposition hat in tho
good old times when converts were
made the Repositories not only of the
secrets of the aristocracy, but Of the
family jewels likewise, instances must
have occurred. wherein these deposits
were buried and remain undiscovered.
together with the treasures of the con-
fraternity. but human folly has of late
years exalted this rational possibility
into dazzling certainty. Every means il
now resorted to and more gold and pre-.
cious time expended than the most val.
liable treasure could repay in order to
seize the secret which still ~resists dis
covery while you Of the matter of
fact, Flooding Anglo4sazon race are
toiling and broiling in Australia and
California, searching for gold, we gold
seekers of Paris find it here beneath our
feet in the old quarters Of the city round
Notre Dame and the Hetel de Vile,
where gold is teeming ia greater plenty
than amid the rock powders OF Califor-
Mia or beneath the soil Of Ballsrat,"
said Ducasse, the great treasure seeker.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
Won.

In Germany "von" implies nobility.
and all persons who belong to the no.
bility prefix "von" to their names with
out any exception. Persons who do nct
belong tc the nobility cannot have the
right TO put won" before their names.
A man who is knighted for some reason,
however, has the Same right to put
.von'' before his family name as a per-
son Of ancient nobility. For instance
when Alexander Humboldt was knight
cd he became Alexander o humboldt.
All his descendants, male and female.
take the prefix. PHILADELPHIA Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
DIR. FENNLR's DYSPEPSIA CURE

As tho name implies, it is simply u CURE
for Dyspepsia or Indigestion. lr should
be superior Ia the general run oil prep
arations and prescriptions because it il
prepared by u physician OF many yearr
study and experience, whose writings
un medical questions are accepted a.
authorities. Ii not satisfied after using
one bottle, your money will be refunded
by II. A. Peabody oil Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
His Mark.

slow do you sign your manner" asked
the Tax collector OF the Eumpkinville
citizen who had come in to register for
the eiec.ion
"How did the kernrl thar sign his-
SEM asked the citizen. indicating the
young lawyer who had gust registered
and was passing out the door.
why, be signed bis %. Tolliver
Jobuscn, Esquire
"Waal. Jest put mine down Hello
Tom Phillips, EEquah. "-Atlanta Jour
nal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
KIDNEY OR BLADDER TROUBLES.

Any Of the above complaints or too
frequent or scanty urine are surely and
speedily cured by "Dr. Fenner's Kidney
aud Backache Cure" Bed-wetting by
children is generally cured by one bottle
d this powerful remedy. Testimonials
will be furnished OH application to the
dealer whose name is given below. Il
uot satisfied alter using bottle, your
money will be refunded by ii. A. Pea
body oi Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
PaSturage.

Two hundie ed aud hfty acres OF finr
pasture, well fenced, close to town,
abundance oil water. For horses. colts
aud dehorned cattle only. Stock taken
only for the entire season. Terms, horses
S3.U0, cattle $2.U0.
}. l.. Harris,
Webster, y. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21

Anthrepplagists have ascartained that
the Andainan islanders, the smallest
race of people in the world. average less
than four feet in height. while few OF
them weigh more than 10 pounds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
7 THE FAIR, I
Department Store!


Each recurring season brings out new desi
dress goods, and each year our stock reflects the
ing styles. A wonderful curiosity attaches to IL
patterns and colorings that come from France ant
many, as also the latest novelties of domestic prod
No verbal description can carry an adequate imp
of the dainties in dress goods which will be broug
this season. Crowds are thronging The Fair cage
our mirror of the seasons novelties. The extent
assortment IS understood, our moderate prices app
ed. and the fine touch OF perfect taste and wise
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
welcome words.

Eyes, his sermons are tirescmeiy
long, but be always says something to
the point"
"Well, what did he say to the point
Last %Sunday?'
"'In conclusion. - Cleveland Plain
nanler
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
Pasture and Herd.

Good pasture OF 100 acres. close to
town, plenty oi water, for horses, colts
and horned cattle. Cows and young
stock carefully herded by the month or
season. Stock taken on and after
April 18th.
II. Frost.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21

The name California. derived from

The name California, derived from
the two Spanish words ~calieLte fornaiii
II. O.. .shot iurnace''-was given by
Cortss in the year 1886 to the peninsula
O known as Lower California, OF
which he was the ~discovexer, OH ac-
count sf its hot climate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21

Charlotte is a corruption of the old
English word charlyt which mean a
dish of custard. and chocolate ruass Is
Russian charlotte.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
Pasture For Horses.

One hundred and sixty acres oil good
pasture, plenty of good water. Fol
horses and colts only.
Terms $500 for the season.
Mrs. VIM. Crofoot,
Webster, s. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-21
.dvertised Letters.

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postofice at Webster, s. d.. Tor
the week ending April 10, 1898.
G W Cowain w u Lad
When calling for the above, please say
advertised" and give date.
u. ". PARiIMAN, +. NJ.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
Colombia Defiant

London, July 3l.-A dispatch from
Rome u a news agency here says the
Italian government does not intend
TO modify it's attitude with regard TO
the claim against Columbia and is de-
termined upon exact compliance with
the arbitrator's conditions. According
TO this dispatch Admiral Candiani's
latest report 5 TO the effect that Co
lombia is defiant and serious trouble
10 possible. The admiral's dispatches
are believed TO have been tampered
with and lelayed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
A Passenger Train Dftched

Columbus, Ohio, July 3O.-Passenger
train No. 80 on the Norfolk and West
ern, was ditched at Bannon, the in
tersection with the Toledo and Ohio
central railroad. at 1 o'clock today.
The operator in the signal tower had
failed to close the derailing switch. The
engine and baggage car rolled down a
twelve foot embankment, and the
smoker, which was filled with passen-
gers, was overturned, but none of
them were seriously injured. The
ladies' coach was derailed, but not over
turned. Engineer Frank Garst and
Fireman Dan Gilborf saved themselves
by jumping, but were badly injured
Brakeman F. w. Laney had his leg
mashed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
Do You Read

What people are saying about Hoods
Sarsaparilla? 1t is curing the worst
cases of scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism and all forms of blood disease,
eruptions. sores boils and pimples 1t
is giving strength to weak and tired
women. Why should you hesitate to
take it when it is doing so much for
others?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

Washington, July 30-By direction
Of the secretary of war, orders have
been issued that Miami shall be aban-
doned as one of the permanent camps
OF United States forces and directing
that troops now there will be transfer
red Immediately to Jacksonville. While
there is much sickness among the
troops at Miami, the reports to the
war department do not indicate a par
ticularly serious condition of affairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

Paris, July 30.--A Madrid dispatch to
The Temps reports that King Alfonso
is convalescent from the attack OF
measles, with which he was prostrated
with a few days ago.
The same dispatch says that il IL
quite apparent that everybody in Mad
rid is resigned to the acceptance OF the
American terms OF peace. The only
matter that is raising any dlf3iculty
is the Cuban debt. 4
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

Berlin, July 31.-A morning paper Of
this city reports that the Chinese war
ship Jutschi has been sunk at Port
Arthur during a storm and that JAG
persons were drowned. No such Chi
nese warship is listed and il is possible
that an error has been made in the
transmission Of the name by cable.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic
and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable, sure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
PEACE MEASURES.
An Unexpected Turn in the Negotiations
With the French Ambassador.
OUR DEMANDS FORMULATED

Furnished With
id.He Appears al White House Spain,
Clothed With Full Powers Treat.-A Long Discussion
President--Spain's Acceptance OF These
Terms Means EARLY he Terms
PRESIDENT
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
Copyright by Associated Press

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Hoods Sarsaparilla
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

ditions laid down by the Anne cican
cabinet earlier in the day. but there
upon entered upon their full discussion
with a view to reaching a definite and
complete agreement. After strong
argument, the president and Secretary
Day consented TO modification OF the
American terms in one particular
What that modification relates 10 Is
not discloved, but it is believed not
to apply TO the condition for the abso-
lutte independence of Cuba, the cession
of Porto Rico or the granting of ade-
Quate coaling stations to the United
States in the Pacific or to diminish in
any vital particular the terms on which
peace will be restored. The modifica-
ton brought about practical unanimity
between the president and Ambassador
Cambon, as plenipotentiary for Spain,
and the latter has now transmitted the
results Of the conference TO Madrid
for approval, which if given, will end
the war.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

The New Jersey Athletic Club IS one
Of the most enterprls!ng in the Nero
pohtan Azs0c.a ton of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union. On Labor Day the club
viii hold the third carnival of sports this
year and from present indications it
promises 10 at least equal the former
two brilliant events. The grounds of
this very successful Organization are To-
Gated al Bergen Point. y J., and next
TO those Of the New York Athletic Club
are among the best appointed in the
country.
Ah events viii ibe handicap and the en-
tries, which closed last night, include the
cream Of performers in the sevtral lines.
AH contests are open 10 registered ach-
Ietes and the meet viii be under the
sanction Of the A. A. u. and the cycle
races under the sanction Of the L. A w
The open events will include a 100 yard
dash $40 and $50 yards and tWo-mile run
and a special haf-nile which has been
added 10 enable Herbert E Manuel Of
the club, to break the worlds record for
that distance. "A feature will be the
throwing Of the 56-pound weight over a
crOssbar. another feature will be a half
mile military race in heavy marching
order. open only to the Fourth N ]. n.
G. There will be five other events. Gold.
silver ard bronze medals will Toe given
10 I4IssL. second ana Inlru men IN G2cn
event The prizes which are on exhibit
ticn at Spaulding's, in Nassau Street n.
Y. are among the handsomest ever given
by the club. The meet, which is an an
nual fixture. IS Of special interest to the
followers Of athletics in this city as quite
a large party goes TO the meet each year.
and this year there viii be a larger num-
G5er tlan ever The meet for them is a
substitute Of the old all-day water and
land sports day at Staten Island. where
local 0arsmen and athletes won hOnors
not 50 many years ago. At one Of the
staten Island days the PotOmacs won
the big e.ght-Oarei race and were the
first to have the Clubs name engraved
on the handsome silver trophy cup. The
Toaunabias won the big event the fol-
lowing year.
Athletic Meet at Boston Doubtful
The war has had a widespread effect
upon athletics and while the war is over
the effect remains From every section
numbers of athletes enlisted and thus
weakened the ranks of former very prom
inent organizations Many are still away
from the country and those who have
returned are in no condition physically
TO take up any preparatory work for
coming athletic meets. For these reas-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

The success attained by Bald at In
dianapolis was evidently Indirectly re-
sponstble for the poor show. ng he made
at the National Circuit NEST in Green
Bay. Wis 1t is well known fact to
those who follow the circuit that when
Bald makes an exceptionally good win
nirg he celebrates in a way that may be
pleasant but which Is certain to over
come his training advantages. This he
probably did at Indianapolis and he
never had better excuse for it. with the
result as shown in the summaries of the
races at the meet following Indiana
polls. Al this meet Taylor added an
other first TO his score and Kimble re-
peated his recent successes by winning
the championship heat on the second
day. Cooper and Freeman got into the
finals both days and thereby Increased
their scores Mcfarland was unable TO
qualify and. therefore. gave to Taylor
the second position in the table by one
poirf only The table as it stands at
present is as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

ons il is extremely doubtful Of il has rot
already been definitely settled, that the
New England Amateur Athletic Union
will hold its annual fall championship
track and field meet. So many OF the
members, including some of last years
champions are still away with the army
that it would be unjust to them, it is held
by those at home. 10 hold the champion
ships while they are unable to contest
and defend the titles they have so dearly
won.
n; tionaI Bowling Association.
The bowling season will shortly start
in on its usual activity and already the
organization which makes rules and regu-
lations for the government of the sport
are getting together and mapping out
their work. The first meeting of the
American National Tournament Associa-
ton will be held early next month in
New York city and large attendance of
delegates from the provincial associations
is expected. 1t is not expected that there
win be any material changes in the pres
ent rules, which last season seemed TO
give general satisfaction. The number
Of new applications for members in the
association is unusually large. indicating
the ever increasing interest in an already
very popular and beneficial sport
an unusually active one, even with one
club less than last year, for there does
not seem TO be any indication of another
team taking the place OF the Washington
Athletic Club. whose team seems 10 nave
disbanded 1t is probable that George
town College with its new standard al
leys may take up the sport in earnest,
but whether it will take up member
ship in the District Bowling League Is
very doubtful.
If anv of our bowlers expect to be
away on their vacation on or about Sep
ternber q an opportunity will be offered
them to try their skill in a big open
tourney which will be held at Whitestone
Park. New York city, when the Thurm
Rowling Guard will hold its annual king
and prize competition
Weu-known bowlers from all over the
country are expected There ought to be
a good opening for Bruegger, Burdine,
Rice. Armstrong and other local stars to
go and win fame and handsome prizes.
Columbia Athletic Club.
The rowing men of the Columbia Ath-
letfc Club are away in large numbers.
Upon a number of them Lieut.. Hecox
depended for material from which to Sc
Iect a junior eight to row a possible
fall club regatta and if they had started
in early enough and showed any fair
degree of speed, he hoped to have ar
ranged for their going to the Middle
States Regatta, AS they have not shown
up nor given any evidence of interest in
the matter the latter affair has been
dropped entirely.
1T is doubtful now if we will be able
even to hold a club regatta next month, q"
said one of the few enthusiasts still in
town, las crews cannot be gotten in shape
in a week 1t is hard to tell what has
caused this slump in rowing, as there was
enough good material on hand to make
I'D some of the crews, outside of the usual
absentees but even the t-get-aways
don't come around regularly" The warm
spell has probably melted the interest out
of them.
Alexander and Farrell. the two new big
men who promise well, have been taken
out in the Terror several times and given
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

Of all the new tracks established this
year Woodside Park, at Philadelphia, is
the only one that bids fair to finish the
season with contests. Ambrose Park quit
early in the game, while Berkeley oval.
though a splendid track, has failed most
ingloriously TO draw the crowds. and moth
ing has been given there for several
weeks. The Waltham Velodrome has
also been closed up. while the racing
board takes stock of its assets. The Bal
timore Coliseum is running and the Ra-
venswood track al Chicago is open. With
few exceptions the other investors are
poorer but much wiser than earlier in
the season.