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Evening star., 1898-01-31
"Debating' the Distrfet nan

The debate on the District appropriation
bill II the House is edifying perhaps to the
constituents of the various representatives
who are utilizing the occasion to make
political speeches. but # is rather wearyin.r
to the friends OF local legislation. The
Congressional Record bears little evidences
of the fact that the local budget is under
discussion in the House. Cuba, the cur
rency. tariff, the silver question. civil SER
vice reform and political personalities fol-
low one another through its pages ard
crowd the legitimate debate on the measure
itself almost out of the edition AT the
rate thus far established 1t will be several
weeks before the LIN is passed There is
no guarantees Of any cessation of the farce.
Mr.. Simpson of Kansas talks for ten min
utes theoretica ally on the item relating to
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Spain's Latest Play.

The talk about a reciprocity treaty be-
tween Spain and the United States to in
clude trade with Cuba and Porto Rico,
seems to be growing, and for purpose so
obviously foreign to the real question that
1t Is worth following. The Star has already
exressed itself on the subject. The move
ment is not sincere, and therefore 1t ought
not to win.
No country is barred by what Is prac-
tically an invitation under the reciprocity
clause of the Dingley bill to all foreign
countries to submit propositions 10 liking to
reciprocal trade with the Unitei States,
and several countries have already respond
ed to 1t. Important conventions of that
character are now taking shape, and are
likely to be ratified within the next few
months. The countries in interest are en-
joying peace at home and abroad, and
their oyertures are worthy OF the most re-
spectful consideration. They have some
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Suspicion.

Water-meter installation by installments
results in obvious inequalities. The metered
portion Of the community uses and pays
for its water on one basis, the unmetered
on another. This unjust inequality is to
continue for twelve years or more, the
period it will require to complete the in
stallation- The twelfth of the domestic
consumers Upon whom the meters are to be
inflicted the first year WILL 1t is suggested,
be those whom the authorities most sus-
pect of wasting water, and so on through
the twelve years according to a scale of
suspicion. An unlucky fraction is each
year to be convicted of water-stealing and
punished with meters purely on suspicion.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

The tendency Is to make water as nearly
free as possible an on sanitary GROUNDS to
encourage it's use, even its lavish use, by
all classes of the population. The water
itself should be free. The charge should
represent the cost Of conducting the water
to the spigot. Not only does the meter re-
strict the actual use of the water, but by
adding million dollars to the installation
cost 1t increases the price of the service
and postpones correspondingly the time
when free water is possible. Thus the
water-meter scheme is a step backward.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

VIII the House compel the water-users of
Washington to give million dollars to a
water-meter company that meters may De
inflicted upon them, and refuse to permit
the expenditure of s12 900 for free circu-
lating library?
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Trading Stamp Legislafion.


From the Kichmond Dispatch.
The movement against the trading
stamp system Is spreading. When the leg
islature of Delaware reassembled Tues
day Mr.. Donaldson gave notice that he
would Introduce a bill for the suppression
OF trading stamps in Wilmington. The
bill, as framed. provides that all persons
convicted of giving trading stamps or their
equivalent shall be subject to a fine of not
less than $25 or more than $100 and six
months imprisonment.
AS has been shown in these columns in
several other states Legislative or judicial
power Is being invoked to wipe out the
evil.
In view of the immense business inter-
ests that are enlisted in the fight against
the prevailing trading-stamp enterprises
II is difficult to understand how any legis-
lature can temporixe with the question.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Say. gents, wot's de use of our goin to
books
To learn philosophic remarks?
OF wisdom l gains supply when 1 locks
At de snowfakes dat dance in de parks.
An l says to em, Go 1t, OIL sports. while
ye kin.
Yer game may be nipped in de bud.
Cause it's likely as not dat a thaw will
set in,
An tomorrow yer name will be mud"
An SO, when I sees all de winners SO fine
A-spreadin an paintin de town,
An ME wit me challenge a-standin' In line,
Wit no chance Of callin' 'em down,
p'ints to de spow as de drifts come an go
An thinks how twill end in a flood;
Its de champeen today, but as history
will show,
Tomorrow its namen be mud"
Evening star., 1898-01-31

About the only comfort the Chinese en-
peror can derive from current events is the
rehsction that there Is no possibility of his
governments becoming involved in the
Dreyfus case.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Explanatory Details,

The first night of Cur engagement" re-
marked Mr.. Stormington Barnes, tragedian,
I'VE turned people away"
That was gratifying, replied the friend
Il can't say that it YVES. You see the
local papers got the advertisements mixed
and the impression went abroad that our
theater was giving the minstrel show"
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Also a lot of
The Woodward & Lothrop'
Sewing Machines.

We named them. They are second
to none made. Constructed of the
best material by the highest skilled
labor, handsomely finished, up to
date in every point-the best ma
chine that capital, skill and expert
ence can produce.
Woodwork is entirely of oak,
beautifully finished. All machines
have a complete set Of attachments,
including fine hemmers, ruff1er,
quilter, tucker, braider, lace hemmer.
No. s-rhree drawer, $500
No. 3h-Same Machine with eagle at ~
tachments. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. piS.oO
No. with four drawers $4,000
p,op-head. same attachments as No. T.. $24.5o
The Automatic" - single-thread Ma c,roo
chine. --..................... $500
Each machine perfect and COM
plete. Bent woodwork, solid oak,
Working parts exactly the same in
every instance.
All machines are guaranteed for
five wears.
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-01-31
MOdcsty.

Lady" said Meandering Mike, I'm sur
prised at ye. can't go hungry from yer
door widout tellin' ye dat
You aren't as surprised as 1 would have
been if you had shoveled off the srow as
Suggested
Lady, do you doubt de wisdom O. Ma
ture?"
NO.
We'll. it was Nature dropped dat snow
where IT is. an Nature'll come along an
move it off agin when she gifts good an
ready. An 1t amt fur de likes o. you OIL
me to interfere wild her business"
Evening star., 1898-01-31

The water-meter victims selected each
year by the Commissioners will doubtless
enjoy the reflection that they of all the un-
metered community are most seriously
suspected of water stealing. They will as
suredly be glad to consent to the use of
the cash paid by them in water rents to
place this stigma upon themselves
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Womem's
New Wrappers.

We are now showing a splendid
assortment of Wrappers for every
day house wear, also for lounging,
sleeping car, sick room use, etc, and
some beautiful Tea Gowns in dainty
French Flannels, Silks, etc.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, these spe-
cial values:
Figured Flannelette Wrappers, full wide skirts.
deep hem, Vatican back with strap in back; a
large variety of patterns; braid and lace trim
Ined. Sizes 81 to A.
Special price, ST 90 each.
Superior grade French Flannelette Wrappers,
trimmed with cream lace, very stylish patterns
extra full skirt.
Special price, ST 90 each.
German Saxony Flannelette Wrappers, light and
comfortable, neat striped and figured patterns,
braided yoke.
Special price, S2.25 each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

In no other city Of the United States ap-
proximating Washington in size are all do
mestic consumers punished and humiliated
by the meter imposition. Why should
Washington be marked as especially rich
pickings for a water-meter company?
Evening star., 1898-01-31
All There Was to 1t,

How few may climb to heights sublime
How many toll in vain.
He went to Congress for time
And then went home again.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.


L trust she said, patronzngly, that
you are true artist-that you confina your
efforts to an elevated plane"
'Assuredly, 1 do, nauam," was the reply.
Il am frescoer and invariably work with
a ladder"
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Natural Stone
Water Filters.

Pure water is essential to good
health. If you wish to be healthy
filter the water you drink.
These celebrated Natural Stone
Water Filters and Coolers COM
bined have been fully tested and
their merits established as possess
ing every practical adaptation for
family use, rendering the most inn
pure and foul rain, river or hydrant
water free from all organic matter,
gases, taste or smell
1t is the best Filter on the market
1t purifes as well as filters the
water.
S2.95 each.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Special Sale of Etc1nimgs.
Spring Overcoats
To Order.

This is Coat that is needed more
and used oftener in Washington
climate than any other overgarment
for men.
We are making to measure an es-
pecially good Overcoat, in light and
dark colors, and making it in the lat
est style, with broad Tapped seams,
deep collar and substantial Innings,
for
Evening star., 1898-01-31

The King of Spain is described as a
very naughty and autocratic youth 1t is
to be feared that his disposition will be
subjected to numerous shocks when he
comes to assume personal responsibility for
the Spanish government.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

From the Providence Journal
A new sign of coming spring Is the fight
of the gold seekers northward. Heretofore
the wild geese, bound in the same direc-
ton, have been one of our most trust
worthy indications of approaching mild
weather. Let us trust the simile is imper-
feet except in this meteorological sense.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Senator Wolcotts 20 to l suggestion
should serve to remind MIR. Grosvenor that
he is not the only mathematician before
the public
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Another birthday celebration has just
passed to remind the German emperor that
youth is an excuse for folly which does not
last man all his life
Evening star., 1898-01-31

With reference to currency, the admins
tration appears ambitious simply TO dis
cover the best and then get it,
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Water-meters are notoriously more unre-
liable even than gas-meters. Who wishes
TO be convicted of understanding on their
evidence?
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Needful.

II am tired of these constant suspicious. ="
exclaimed the politician. I'm going to de-
mand an investigation"
But" replied the confidential friend,
are you sure an Investigation would really
vindicate your
L don't know about that: but it will
show these people, once for all, that they
can't prove anything"
Evening star., 1898-01-31

The Spanish appear to recognize the
necessity of evolving numerous excuses for
the killing of Aranguren.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Special Sale of
White Enarmeled Beds.

Iron Beds are rapidly replacing
wooden beds. They are better from
a hygienic standpoint; easier to keep
clean-better in every way. We are
just now showing a stock which
comprises the best Baked White
Enamels, and offer the following
specials:
One lot of heavy White Iron Beds with brass
trimmings. finished with the best baked enamel
Bed that Will give excellent service. Sizes 3x6Is
feet, 31ax6la feet, 4x8l4 feet and i4x8h feet
Special price, S3.5o each.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Governor Black sees no reason TO sup
press the cartoon He declines to be classi-
fed among the CALLED jades"
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Sewing
Rockers.

Sewing
Rockers.
We are constantly receiving in OUR
Department of Small Furniture
something new and useful, and an
nounce the arrival OF another lot of
those popular little
Sewing and Nursing
Rockers.
for service and comfort.
Special price, 6oc. each.
Also a very large assortment OF Wooden and
Rattan Rockers. in many effects. Special
attention is celled excellent Rocker with
cobbler seat, in solid oak mahogany finish, at
$I.o5 each.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
Sewing and Nursing
The Biblical
NuSeun1.

By James Gray. A collection of
notes explanatory, homiletic and il
Illustrative, for the use of Ministers,
Bible students and Sunday school
teachers.
Revised. with additions from later Biblical
Literature by
Rev. George NJ. Adams, DID.
Two volumes ready.
Vol. l. containing the Four Gospels and the Acts.
Vol. II. the Epistles and the Revelation.
Each large Sye., nearly 800 pages with good
index.
$I.5o per volume.
Evening star., 1898-01-31
S 1850,

A good, plain Black Cheviot
Overcoat to order for $1,000.
First floor.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Spain's gentle fashion of returning the
compliment is to anchor few ironclads off
Wall street.
Evening star., 1898-01-31

Third floor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Populist Senatorial Conventions.


The Populist convention to nominats
cand idates for Senator assembled at
Andover, Sept. 30th. A. Sherin Of Brit
ton was chosen chairman. 1t was de-
cided to allow the Day and MarshallCo.
delegations to each select a candidate,
the choice to be ratified by the conven-
ton. Although the Marshall Co. dele
gates were instructed for Sam. Denton,
the first ballot was in favor of Geo. l..
Beech but as one delegate expressed
himself, "Shsrin saw the point and de-
clared the vote a tie". On the second
ballot the kickers were brought into
line and Sam'l Denton was nominated.
The Day Co. delegation had a monkey
and parrot sort OF a time. There were
IL delegates present, which entitled each
TO 2 1-6 votes. A deadlock ensued be-
tween j. Il. Goodwin and III. H. Show
erman. Finally the Goodwin forces
sprung j. r. Phillips who came within
one vote of winning out, but as our in
formant states "Showerman was cute
enough to get next TO Esterby which
gave HIM 6 OF the IL delegates and he
was nominated on the next ballot"
The atmosphere around Andover is said
to have been sultry and sulphury that
evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Butler Bubbles.

Your correspondent has been away
for a few days during which time some
little matters of interest have occurred.
Miss Edith Turner has returned from
a three months outing with friends in
Iowa.
Threshing is completed, showing the
most bountiiul harvest we have ever
had The lowest yield OF wheat: being
little over Is bu. ss S
After about twelve years of successful
merchandising s. l.. Potter has conclud-
ed to devote his time to grain buying
and the interests OF his farm and has
sold his stock OF merchandise to David
Parks who takes possession Immediate
ly.
W. e. Stevens has moved back on to
his farm and in the future will devote
his untiring energy to the raising OF fat
hogs, big yields of grain and farming in
general. He still has his camera and
can take the photo OF a good looking
Miss just as well as ever.
Selah--I don't know what this word
means, but l will place it at the begin
ing OF this paragraph instead OF at it's
ending, for the Railroad company has
again been SO obliging as to give us an
agent at this station and l shouldn't
W onder if Butler swslls so with pride as
to burst off rome OF it's buttons for be
ginning with tomorrow we are to have
a real and truly regular passenger train
ours having been made the regular line
from La Crosse to - somewhere --
Selah, here is that word again.
d. e. Potter has concluded that fol.
lowing the plow all day is too hard
work for a man Of his age and has ac-
cepted the agency for the sale of Alfred
Peats celebrated wall paper. A postal
card sent to him at Butler, s. d. by any
parties within u reasonable distance
who IRE needing wall paper will bring
him to their door with the finest line OF
samples they ever saw. to be delivered
at manufacturers prices.
The drama, "Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" is being enacted here at present
in real life. The first two or three parts
have been played and according to thu
present prospects the Others win follow
in rapid succession.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
senatorial Conventior.

The Republican delegates representing
Day and Marshall counties assembled at
LsDgford, Saturday, Oct. LIST, for the
purpose OF placing in nomination can-
didates for Senator. The convention
organized by selecting M. Rex!ord OF
Waubay az chairman and r. Williams
Of Britton as secretary. The Day Co.
delegates were instructed to support Z.
G. Toy OF Andover and he was placed in
domination without opposition. The
Marshall Co. delegates went into caucus
and upon re-assembling announced -
their candidate Richard Williams whs
was duly nominated.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
To the Public.

My office is located in the building
situated between the Reporter and
Farmer office and Taylors Livery barn.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
citizens OF the county TO call upon me in
my new quarters. 1t has been reported
that if / am defeated for States Attorney
t his fall, that / will remove from your
midst. This is simply a campaign yarn
and is without foundation. My home,
family and interests are among you and
here / shall remain.
r. w. Parliman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Announcement
R. w. Parliman.

To THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE
AND VOTERS OF DAY COUNTY:
/ hereby withdraw my name for the
nomination of Representative on the
Republican ticket, thanking the dele
gates and Republicans for their local
support in convention assembled and
pledging my best efforts to secure the
election of the entire ticket on the 9th
of November, 1893.
Dated at Waubay, 8. d., Sept. 2Sth,
1893. Yours Respectfully,
PAUL +. ZAFFT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06

U. S. G. Cherry, chairman OF the Silver
Republican na-ty and a prominent rail-
road attorney OF Sioux Falls, delivered
an address at the Court House Tuesday
night to an audience OF about twenty
five. He rehashed a lot OF exploded
charges against Hon. Kirk G.. Phillips
and denounced the Milwaukee road for
everything that was bad. As it is al
opposition road of the company he re
presents, this part OF his address com
bined politics ard business. As FIRST
gun nesting jG was a frost With a big
II
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postoffice at Webster, S. d., for
the week ending Sept. 81, 1898.
Miss Minney Anderson, Earn Douglas,
Mrs. Jno. Buehler.
When calling for the above, please say
advertised and give date.
JOHN w. ARTHUR, p. N.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Auction Sale.

/ will offer at public auction Saturday,
Oct. 9Th, at 2 o'clock p. M, at my
residence north Of court house, all my
household goods, kitchen utensils, etc.
DIR. Il. w. Dickinson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06

The following is the program OF the
adjourned teachers meeting to be held
at the school house in Webster, Oct. 9th
ut 2:3O o'clock p. m:
Devotional Exercises Rev. Hubbard,
Educati onal Reforms Mr. Robb,
Model Clasa Miss Narsh.
Teaching Geography Misc Hudson,
Froebel Mrs. Moon,
Vocal Solo Miss G%illilland,
Manners and Character Miss Peterson,
Didactics Mr.. Miller,
Education in India Mr.. Teyen.
Nina Fl. Aasved.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
For Sale Cheap.

Lot and Frame building on Main
street Webster. Address Pyle & DELAY
en- Aberdeen or Ed. Warner Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Notice.

/ will sue all notes and accounts due
me and unpaid on Oct. 25th.
DIR. j. l.. Harris.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06
Az TIME
,rRsrER FIRE
EMF.

DEPARTMENT.
n,r1p WILLIAMS, Chief.
. PARL1MAN, LIST Assistant.
= n KENDALL, 2nd Assistant.
FOSTER, Treasurer.
s.HH MENsINe, Secretary.
No 1 HOOK & LAppnR No. !
CYNICAL Vch,sf. W.. G. Kendall, Chief.
Rsriins Captain. E.W. Taylor. Captain
y prrxxr BrIoADn No..
e. ocbssnrsitsr. Captain.
"a, meetings held at Fireman
H ~ and Ord Thursday eve-
y, Of each month.
oTIE W
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-06

bad Teg's new ad.
ut up your stove.
ny Jour subscription.
~ ouartette Oct 18th.
r,.k Sale at The Fair Oct. 10th.
e.oa duck scores are being made.
,,.,deqn Bread 5 cents at-Baxters.
n, candidate is abroad in the land.
49,. Shirts from 25c mp at Baxter's.
ms shoes best for the price at Bax-
candidate Pariman visited Waubay
nday.
ON 4 Bicycles left at Ross they go
Il cheap.
Inc county Jail is pretty well crowd
stpresent.
I'm. Smailhandles the best-Chimney
Il.
I'M. Thompson of Bristol was a city
stOr Sunday.
Horse Bankers and Robes-at kad-
The County Commissioners were in
eon this week.
ny aiancy drink out OF THUS soda
llain.
Osters in every style at-Jewell's
%snurant.
Druggist c. B. Unumb of Bristol was
town Saturday.
Fy our delicious Fried Oysters
wells Restaurant.
An kinds Of kodak supplies handled
The Star Gallery.
Tie Bishop Gdorless Iote is the clean
gs-Ksding sells them.
Geo. $. Maynard of Waubay was a
visitor Saturday.
6otoE W. Small for your Lime,
M, and Building Material.
The latest thing out in photos at the
r Gallery, see them.
Aanted-A girl to do housswork.
Pquire at the Pioneer Barber Shop.
Grs. Koch is erecting a very neat re-
2Be in the First ward.
Y@ial attention paid to lunches for
fhung partles-Jewell's Restaurant.
lhos. Strandnpss was down from Bris-
On business Monday.
horse Misunderstanding is sure to
ase you with his unusual assortment.
y Murphy has accepted a positionin
FVounty T~reasurer's office.
". and Mrs. E. r. Foster departed
minneapolis Monday night.
ltorney E. W. Taylor visited Aber-
on legal business Wednesday.
Als.E. A. Miller departed Thursday
On a visit to friends in Chicago.
is Mcdonald, Of st. Paul, was the
"'ot Louis S~ilverstein over Sunday.
ea'chesl Watchesl An endless vriety
Watches at prices never before heard
Tat ROss the JeweIer.
ne chicago Lady Quartette will APP
aa'the Webster opera house Oct.
4 frior was in the city Saturday
! here.
!" Lake the great temperance
VIII be IN Webster Friday even
Oct. 2Sth.
Nsa winds played havoc with the
4'as iast week. Saturday was a
(aerlarly bad day.
a''les having business with Chalmers
: Will find him at the Commercial
balance OF this month.
aO'e ordering a Tombstone, call on
4snln { Foster and see what thew
70 0iier. 1t viii pay you.
Susan Moore came up from
"a. Wednesday morning to teach
!" THIS county this winter.
'aeys Sears and Mccoy w ent up
ueen on this mornings train to
Sase before Judge Campbell.
an excellent meal or lunch while
visit JEWELS Restaurant
olnhing-room in connection.
it, oonald, OF Minneapolis, was in