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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-02-10

Great Britain has over 10000 postofhce
aving banks, the deposits in which
amount of $500, 00Q, 000.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-02-10


- London, Feb. s. The Atheps cor-
respondent of the Times SAYS: The
turks, after sever fighting, have oc-
cupied and burned four villages In the
Agrapha district, In the north Of Ac-
aranania, about midway between Arta
and Domoko. Eight thousand troops
were engaged In the conflicts. II is
reported that in the neighborhood of
I'alaeokastron the Turks were re-
pulsed. A panic prevails among the
inhabitants of the neutral zone. The
Greek outposts have been strength
ened and the situation is ominous. 1t
IS probable that the Cretan question
Will be dropped until the evacuation
OF Thessaly has been secured.
The C~onstantinople correspondent of
the Mail says: The candidacy OF
Prince George Of Greece for the gov
ernorship of Crete and the Cretan
question generally have been shelved
for the present.
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CONFLICTS NTH THE PEASANTS
IN THESsALy.
several villages Occupied and N
Hundred Persons kined-6reek
outposfs Have Been strength
ened and the Situation L. omin-
"as-Pani Prevails Among the
inhabitants of the Neutral Zone
Eight Thousand Troops We're En-
gagged I'm the Conflicts.

Athens, Feb. s. Sanguinary con-
uicts continue between the Turkish
troops and the peasants in Thessaly.
III is reported that the turks have oc-
cupled several villages and that a hun
dred persons have been killed.
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WAY FIGURE PROMINENTLY IN THE IMPENDING INVASION

Florida probably carried more supplies
than all the flibustering expeditions
put together.
Key West, Fla, June 1.--Couriers
from Cuba Tuesday brought highly en-
couraging reports from Gen. Calixto
Garcia's army. Garcia alone, it is said
has 10000 men, better equipped than
ever before, except in the matter OF
clothing, and they are in excellent spir-
its. Five thousand men, IL is added, oc-
cupy territory along the northern coast
near Maniti. The Spanish troops have
withdrawn TO Santiago, Holquin and
Manzanillo, and Gen. Garcia still holds
his headquarters at Bayamo. Gen.
Mario Menocal has been obliged TO
abandon his contemplated attack on
IIolquin, province Of Santiago de Cuba,
Gen. Lugue, OF the Spanish army. hav-
ing thrown 10000 men into the city and
strongly fortified neighboring hills
Gen. Menocal has been asked to proceed
to Havana province and take command
there. The Cuban military leaders have
been discussing the summer campaign.
They believe 5000 or 5000 men can well
be spared from Santiago province,
where the Spaniards are entirely on the
defensive, and sent 10 the western part
OF the island.
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HER MISSION A SUCCESS.
steamer Florida Lands over 400
American Soldiers
I'm Cuba.

Key West, Fla, June 1.-The steam
or Florida returned here mt seven a. IN.
Tuesday from Cuba, having successful
ly landed most important expedition
on the island.
The war department absolutely for
bids correspondents telegraphing the
name OF the landing place OF Gen.
Lacret's expedition, which. II was un-
derstood was at a point about rs miles
east of Havana. Later information
raises a strong presumption that the
landing was effected, as originally
planned. not far from Guantanamo.
province of Santiago de Cuba.
When the Florida, escorted by the Os-
ceola, drew up TO the shore at the place
selected for the landing, she sent scouts
TO see II all was clear. These scouts
were greeted by Gems. Ferie and Rojas.
with some 1900 armed insurgents. Con-
sequently. far from there being any hos
tile demonstration upon the part of the
Spaniards, the landing OF the expedi-
ton was in the nature Of triumphal
invasion. The Cubans who were wait
ing for the party had brass band and
welcomed the newcomers with national
airs.
The returning members of the Florida
party brought with them several hun
dred private letters. which. IL Is under
stood, give a complete insight into the
present conditions prevailing in the
blockaded island.
The work OF unloading the cargo of
the Florida was promptly begun and
carried on by the 432 men composing
the expedition. There was nothing in
the nature Of interruption and the work
was finished Friday.
Key West, Fla, June 1.-The success
full landing of the Florida expedition
has caused much JOY in Cuban circles
here. The Cubans say their armies will
now make forward movements. The
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WILL PAY GOOD MONEY.
Rumored Purchase OF Mexican silver
Dollars with which To Pay Our
Soldiers IL Denied.

Washington, June L. Paymaster
General Stanton, OF the army, author
Ives a specific denial of the reported
negotiations for the acquisition OF a
large number OF Mexican dollars for the
payment OF the troops to be sent to the
Philippines. The report that this was
contemplated probably arose from the
fact, that such a suggestion had been
made 10 the war department. The pay
master general asserts that there Is no
desire on the part Of the government
TO pay its soldiers in deprecated coin.
but that they will be paid in gold and
silver of the United States.
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well distributed with temperature about
normal Spring wheat. oats. barley and
rye made rapid and healthy growth and
stooling well. Corn terminating and grow
ing nicely General crop prospects very
bright, especially for spring wheat. Grass
abundant and luxuriant
Missouri-Good growing and generally
favorable week for farm work. Corn
planting progressed rapidly Considerable
early corn very foul. but cultivation be-
coming general. Wheat and oats doing
well except some on low lands. Flax.
meadows. cotton, gardens and potatoes
making good growth. Tobacco being set
Apples Will be a light crop.
Iowa-Best week OF season with almost
ideal weather for all crops. Corn making
fairly good stand and cultivation Is pro-
crossing. Wheat doing remarkably we'll
Oats and barley growing too rank I'm some
districts. Grass heavy and large. Hay
crop practically assured
Indiana-Warm weather prevailed and
few local rains fell Corn is nearly all
planted, is growing nicely and is being
cultivated. Rye and wheat headed and
bacco plants are ready for replanting
Meadows promise heavy crop OF hay.
Glover cutting begun.
Ohlo-Very favorable week for crops and
farm work. Wheat heading. Glover in
and planting nears completion. Tobacco
general. Pastures fine: hay outlook good.
Cut worms and potatoes becoming numer-
Gus. Early cherries and strawberries in
market. blackberry bloom heavy
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Decoration Day Services General In
Cities and Towns Throughout
the Country.

Washington, May Silt 10 now more
than . quarter of century since the
soth of May was designated by presi-
Dental proclamation as an annual me-
mortal day In honor Of the federal
troops who lost their lives in the great
struggle In the sixties. OF late years
complaint has been made by the vet
Grams, who regard the day with sacred
veneration, that Decoration day Is fast
losing its original significance. and
that, instead of being devoted wholly
10 its original purposes, tits each year
being given over more generally to BIZ
cycle races. regattas and other sport
ing events. Whatever foundation there
may have been for this complaint, the
patriotic observances in progress Mon
day from ocean to ocean certainly tend
ed TO smooth the ruffied spirits Of the
Grand Army veterans and their sympa-
thizers.
Among the cities reporting an appro.
pirate observance of the day were the
following:
Cleveland, O.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Chicago.
ILL.,. Cincinnati, o., Lexington. KY, Nash
Vile. Tenn, Indianap oils. Ind. New York.
Boston. st. Paul. Mimi. st. Louis and San
Francisco.
In this city the interest was divided
between Gettysburg, where there were
held appropriate exercises, which bore
national character by reason Of the
large number of prominent government
officials, senator's, representatives and
other men of note who took part, and
Arlington cemetery, where are buried
many OF the heroes of the late war. II
is estimated that fully 10000 persons
witnessed the exercises at the latter
place. The principal Grafton at Airing
ton was delivered by Senator Thurston.
Gettysburg, Pa. May 3i.-The attend
ance was larger and the exercises more
interesting at the Memorial day cere-
monies held here Monday than on any
similar occasion in the past dozen years.
Chairman Benner read letter from
President Mckinley regretting his in
ability, owing to the condition OF ma
tional affairs, TO be present on this oc-
casion. He then introduced the orator
of the day, Hon. Webster Davis, assist
ant secretary OF the interior, who held
his audience 40 minutes in masterful
Grafton.
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LETTER DEAL CLOSED.
May wheat Drops Fifty Cents Dur
Ing Last Hours-Estimnteso of
Profits Vary.

Chicago, June Letters famous
wheat deal was formally closed Tues
day. The last moments were lively and
Joseph Letter, TO all appearances, is
master OF the situation. As IL TO en-
phasize his command of the market
Letter sent May wheat down from Sl.75
70 Sl.25. All attempts TO place Letter,
so fur as his profits and losses are con-
cerned, at the culmination Of this gil
gantic deal, are widely at variance.
Some claim that he will pocket profit
of $4,000,000, while others insist with
knowing glances that he will be for
tunate IL he comes out whole on the
deal
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fore matured There will continue TO
be much routine detail in the mainten-
ance of the large military and naval
force, but this is now in well estab-
lished channels. The more vital feature
OF the campaign itself has been fully
matured. To certain extent the MILF
tary and naval operations will be di.
rected from Washington, and yet with
Gen. Miles in the south and Admiral
Sampson and Commodore Schley in Gu
ban waters, they will have most to do
with the time and circumstances of at
tack. The commanders, military and
naval, have been given wide latitude, as
the authorities here fully appreciate
that battles cannot be fought in adj
vance on paper.
Washington, June /. - The command
to advance, given Monday, has infused
activity into every branch of military
and naval circles. IL was shown Tues
day in the hurried but systematic prep
arations at the various bureaus at the
war and navy departments, and in the
keen air OF expectancy everywhere pre-
vailing. The authoritative statement
made Monday by Gen. Miles and others
that the order for an advance had been
issued, left no further doubt on that
point. The report from Key West that
the steamer Clonida returned there
Tuesday morning after successfully
landing most important expedition in
Cuba. was supplemented by the infor-
nation here that the expedition was
In command of Gen. Lacret, the we'll
known Cuban leader, who has with him
400 picked Cubans, thoroughly armed
and equipped by the United States.
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A Mob. Mistake.

Guthrie, o. T., May 31.-The United
States marshal has under arrest n
young Seminole Indian named Kinder
II. largo, who has confessed to being
the murderer OF Mrs. Laird, for whose
death young Sampson and McGeisy
were burned TO death by a white mob
near Newark, /. T., last January. The
government has all along maintained
that the two Indians burned to death
were innocent, and will now prove IT,.
largo was captured in the Chickasaw
nation after an exciting chase of 20
days. Nearly 600 men are under in
dictment for participation in the burn
ing OF Sampson and McGeisy.
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Weather Conditions Throughout the
the states Reported Generai-
~ Favorable.

Chicago, June L. The reports as TO
the condition Of the crops throughout
the country. and the general effect of
the weather on the growth. cultivation
and harvest of the same, were Tuesday
made by the directors OF the several
climate and crop sections. The re-
ports received at Chicago were as fol-
lows:
Illinois-Highly favorable week over
most OF the state; much corn planted with
remainder to 40 I'm this week with favor
able weather; early fields being cultivated
with good stand general. Wheat. rye. oats
and grasses making splendid growth:
wheat and rye heading and. I'm southern
counties. blooming: clover also blooming.
and hay crop very promising. Garden po-
tatoes doing well and broomcorn plant
ing begun.
Wisconsin, Warm weather with album
dant rainfall and ample sunshine caused
all crops to make rapid growth Winter
wheat and rye heading well. Spring wheat.
oats and barley vigorous and healthy.
Corn nearly all planted and early plant
ings being cultivated. Tobacco plants
backward. Fruit prospects excellent.
Michigan-Weather favorable for crops
and work. Wheat and rye I'm fine condi-
ton. Wheat heading. Corn planting about
Ilfllbutu 1OIn 10 toiilnB UP nlttlys SHOWS
good stand and is being cultivated. Oats
and grass continue TO improve. Curlleaf
on peaches becoming bad. but other fruit
remains promising. Potato planting near
completion. Bean planting begun.
Minnesota-First half OF week warm and
latter part cool. with heavy local rains in
southern third from 24th to 9th, and else
where light or moderate rainfall. Spring
wheat and oats growing rapidly. Corn and
potato planting about finished and the
first planted ready for cultivation. Winter
rye In bloom. All grasses doing splendid
ly Fruit prospects excellent
North Dakota-First part or week very
warm with heavy rains followed latter
part by cold weather and frosts Monday
morning, doing no damage. Wheat
healthy, stooling wen. growing rapidly and
in fine condition, although weedy I'm scat
tered places. Oats. rye, barley and grass
doing well. Flax seeding about finished
and corn nearly all planted.
South Dakota-Good 10 copious showers
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PLAN AN ALLIANCE.
Diplomats of United States and Great
Britain Preparing "A Formal
Compact.

London, May 3o.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Washington says
that the correspondent has learned on
the authority of an official OF the state
department that important prelimi-
naries of an English-American alliance
have already been taken.
Great Britain, the dispatch adds, will
recognize the Monroe doctrine, and will
not attempt TO extend her territory in
the western hemisphere.
The United States will build the Mic
nragua canal, of which Great Britain
will have the use during war.
The United States will hold all the
territory taken from Spain, and Great
Britain will assist her in her possession
thereof II she is threatened
The United States will support Great
Britain In China and the far east.
All British ports in China will be
opened TO the United States under the
"most favored nation" clause.
The main features OF an arbitration
treaty have been provided. The alli-
ance, in case of war, will be offensive
and defensive
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Plans Practically Completed for
the Invasion Of
Cuba.

Washington. June 1.-The signifi-
cant statement was made by a cab
met officer after the regular Tuesday
meeting OF the cabinet that no
news had been received since Monday
morning from Commodore Schley di-
rectiy, and that now IL was believed that
nothing would be beard for two or three
days at least This Is taken 10 mean
that Schley probably will await the ar
val OF troops before undertaking any
active move on Santiago.
II was plainly anticipated in some
quarters that he might, through the
possession of some information that
would tend TO neutralize the strength
of the enemy's position. make bold at
tempt TO enter the harbor OF Santiago
and destroy or capture the Spanish
squadron. With the assistance OF a
single regiment of regular United
States troops, which II is believed Is
even now on the way to his support,
the officials are confident that the fleet
can reduce the forts at the entrance to
Santiago harbor, and make nntenable
the position OF the Spanish squadron
within. OF course this plan is based
upon the theory that Cervera will not
attempt to make his escape by des-
perate sortie at night.
For the time being il is felt that the
real field OF action Is removed from
Washington and is centered with the
troops, now advancing under orders
from here, and with our ships. The
time Of preparation has gone by, and
1t remains only for preparations to be
carried into actual effect. A leading
naval official pointed to his desk, which
was clear Of papers and documents. and
remarked that all the preparatory de-
tails were now well along, and that so
far as the authorities here were con-
cerned they had only to wait for the
execution of the preparations hereto
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pon,t Espect support.

London, May 31.-The Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Times says: II Is re-
ported that Senior Sagasta, the premier,
during Sundays cabinet council, reas-
serted that Spain does not expect the
support, diplomatic or otherwise, OF
any foreign power, and that there is no
question whatever Of undertaking ne
gotiatlons for this purpose through
Senior Leon Castillo, Spanish ambas-
sador at Paris.
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SENATE INSTRUCTORS.
Free silver Members Would Force
the Government Into an Awis-
ward Position.

-nc war revenue measure still hangs
and United States senator's continue 10
spin out the thread OF their verbosity
finer than the staple of their argument
The bald, disjointed chat goes on about
free silver and greenbacks, as IL those
issues were not as dead as mackerels.
And not only these, but every other CON
ceivable heresy in taxation Is proposed
In order TO hamper the government in
the way of raising money TO carry on
the war. Instead of proceeding in the
most direct and simple manner 10 OBJ
tain the means which every sane person
knows must be had in order to prose-
cute the war with success, the silver OBJ
structionists in the senate offer every
rotten scheme that was proposed in the
popocrat platform OF last year and
which was voted down by the people
by majority that ought not so easily
10 be forgotten. They seem to think
that because there is some stress and
that the government can be forced INTO
difficult position that now is the time
for them TO take what advantage may
offer and compel the country TO accept
their discredited theories OF finance.
They would FIX upon the people an in
come tax, an inheritance tax and tax
on corporations, and, as Senator Spoon
err very cogently said. force the govern
ment into buying lawsuits instead OF
providing IL with means to carry on the
war.
Such Is the patriotism OF the Bryan
ties and silverites in the senate of the
United Statesl
As party trick they forced the coun-
try into war and brag about IL. And
now as further party trick they un-
dertake TO withhold the means from
the government in its effective prosecu-
ton OF the war.
Can anything be more despicable or
more deserving OF the everlasting con-
tempt OF the American people ?-Chica-
go Times-Herald.
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Paris, June /. At the meeting OF
the cabinet Tuesday, NJ. Hanotaux. the
minister Of foreign affairs. announced
the signing OF the commercial agree
ment with the United States. In so
doing he pointed out that the arrange
ment was indicative OF the friendly SEN
timent which the two governments
showed in their reciprocal desire to inn
prove the commercial relations between
the two countries
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NILE. Lenye. for Tnmnn.

Washington. May 31.--Gen. Miles and
his staff. making n party Of "a persons,
left for Tampa Monday night on a spe-
cial train over the Southern railway.
Gen. Shafter will be in immediate com
mand OF the forces now embarking,
while Gen. Miles will have general SUI
pervision OF these and all other mill
tary movements
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Philadelphia, June 1.-The universal
peace union no longer occupies quar-
ters in Independence hall. The peremp-
tory demand OF Chief Eisenhower, of
the bureau of city property. which was
sent 20 President Love on Saturday, re-
questing the peace union TO vacate the
'cradle of liberty" was complied with
Tueedav
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Escanaba, Mich, June 1.--Fire Tues
day Quilted the Fair. the largest depart
ment store In the upper peninsula,
owned by Il. Salinsly g. Bro. The loss
Is $4,000; insured for $4,000. The fire
started in the basement from some un.
known cause.
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Late season In Behrinw sen.

San Francisco, June 2. ~ The present
season will prove unusually late for
shipping in Behring sea. according to
advices brought down from Unalaslxa
by the schooner w. II. Jewet. IL is also
reported that navigation on the Yukon
will not be open until some time in July
and that ships will not be able TO land
nj ST. Michael before July 4
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uids Opened.

st. Louis, June More than 200 bids
on supplies of every sort were opened
here Tuesday by Col. Smythe, deputy
United States quartermaster. Forty OF
more representative firms Of New York
Chicago, Philadelphia, 81. Louis and
other cities who are interested in fur
nishing army supplies were present
The awards will be made public soon.
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Fnmon. Trottcr nend-

Greenfield, Ind, May 3i.--Lady An
derson, one OF the three "guideless and
driverless wonders" OF the American
trotting turf, died here Monday. Lady
Anderson's performances have been
seen in nearly all OF the large cities.
Her record WINS 2:nGM.
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Prominent Chinnmnn nrna.

Picking, June LIT was definitely an
nourced Tuesday that Prince Koung,
president OF the Tsung ii Yamen
Chinese foreign ofllce). Is dead and the
emperor has issued proclamation or
dering the Chinese court 10 go into
mourning for stated period.
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Bloomington, ILL.,, June 4. The
Bloomington City railway plant was
sold at auction Tuesday TO satisfy cred
itors, and after several hours Of spirited
bidding brought $500, 500.
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WATERFOWL, Pa, May s1.-The cree
tion shop, foundry and machine shop
Of the Watsontown Car Manufacturing
company. belonging 10 the estate Of the
late Ario Pardee, was destroyed by fire
Monday. Loss, 100000; insurance, s37.-
000.
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New Bedford, Mass, June lion.
William s. Greene, of Fall River, has
been elected 10 congress in the Thir-
tcenth Massachusetts, district, TO sue.
ceed the late Congressman Simpkins.
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Dies Moines. Ia, June 2.--Warren
Beckwith, the ball player, who eloped
with the daughter OF Robert I. Lincoln,
has enlisted with the Iowa guards for
the purpose of going 10 the front.
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OIt Is now Col. William Jennings
Bryan, and he wants a regiment Of Ne
braska volunteers. Evidently that play
at recruiting as private was a new
phase OF an old demagogue dodge. by
which a presidency was sought In vain
and is TO be futIlely sought again.--Cin,
sinnsti Commercial Tribune.
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London, May 81. - A London news
agency asserts that the pope has for
warded peace proposals TO President
Mckinley