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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

futtered in the breeze, and men cheered
themselves hoarse. Whistles on half a
dozen vessels in the vicinity notified Hob
sons band tha further honors were
awaiting them on the water even while
they were receiving the plaudits OF the
American forces on land.
Unique and inspiring was the welcome
given to the heroes of the Merrimac. I'm
thusiasm born of JOY over their safety
and pride in what they did ~pervaded the
American forces on land and sea. Their
enthusiasm was given full vent and there
resulted a patriotic scene TO witness
which was well worth all the hardships
and exposures it had cost those present.
News came by the military telegraph
line shortly before 4 o'clock this after
noon that Assistant Naval Constructor
Hobson and his men had been transferred
10 the Americans and thai they were
entering Gen. Wheeler's camp. presently
bands were playing, officers AMI men were
shouting for joy, flags were flying, men
ware throwing their hats high in the air
and army regulations were being east TO
the winds. Our officers made no attempt
TO restrain their men. but such an at
TEMPT would have been useless. When
Hobson appeared within the lines at =
o'clock the band played when Johnny
Genes Marching Home" The entnusl-
nsm of our men knew no bounds. Never
DID heroes rave a more inspiring recep-
ton in the fel6. Their advance through
the lines from Santiago TO Siboney was
a triumphal march in which the cheer
irg thousands We'd with one another IN
their Efforts TO do the greatest honor 70
the men just released from prison.
Hobson rode on a horse, while George
Charette, Oscar Deignan. John hehy'
Daniel Montague, J.. e. Murphy and John
p Phillips, the other members OF the
Merrimac crew, walked on behind.
All were well dressed. having been pro-
vided with new uniforms When Hoo-
SON and his men arrived at Siooney theS
fo,lnd the flagship New York iying a
short distance oat, waiting to take them
on hoard. A boat from the flagship came
ashore and the dispatch boats In the VI
c;nity made another demonstration ahu
the Merrimac's crew, who arrived a.
siboney at dusk, were being transierreu
"a Tho New York. Whistles blew ara
men cheered.
The whole ships company fairly went
wild when Hobson went aboard. ihey 'e
called the early morning scene Oh the uas
The Merrimac was sunk, when Hooso''
snsa,n,ely fearless and fun Of deterrnlha-
lion. had gone down the LADDER 70
charge of the Merrimac on her me
cruise. None of the men on Nne N"
vo-l ever expected to see him again
when Hobson reached the oeek !" j
eaoship one Of the first TO greer nun
100 Admiral Sampson. Their meeuhs
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was most affecting. The Amar,.ar "a
VINO had at once been struck by
~ ooldness Of Hobson's plan when the
assistant naval constructor first PROMISED
20 SINK the Merrinac. displayed a fathers
interest In the returning nero. He fairly
embraced Hobson. giving him a welcome
the sincerity and pleasure OF which co,ld
no' De mistaken. Hardly less delighted
over Hooson's safe return were Cant
chadwick and his officers.
Tells of His imprisonment
AFTER he had been showered with con-
efatulations and compliments bv the mon
on the hagship, | asked Mr.. Hobson about
MS experience or the Merrimac and while
ne was a Spanish prisoner.
Il must be excused from s,a.L.au
ABOUT the Merrimac for the present, he
feIhed. Il must. of course. first make
my oihcial report 10 Admiral Sampson.
But really" Hobson added modestly.
what we did was not much of a feat
were you surprised al your reception
by Admiral Cervera?' [ asked.
Well was the reply. the Spanish
"uHhiFdl complmented me on the effort
We had made. Cervera was kin TO all
OF us. He seemed 10 think he could not
40 TOO much for US"
asked Mr., Hobson about the conine-
ment of himself and his men in MORO,
and inquired particularly as 10 whether
they were alarmed during the lombard
ments of santiago's defenses by the
American fleet.
We were confined in MORO castle but
four DAYS, M-. Hobson replied. 'Durlng
that time we were not disturbed in any
way, In fact, at no time were we in
danger, because it happened that the feet
did all Of its bombarding either before
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
AiTRAVELLER'S TESTIMONY.
What He Carried on the Cars
To Take when Travelling.

Every traveller knows that continuous
journeyiDg on the railroad is very apt 10
derange the system IN some way. In spite
of springs and soft seats there is a contin-
nous jar and vibration. which acts upon
the nervous system, and produces results
varying somewhat, according 10 the
strength Of the traveller or his predisposi-
tion to some specific ailment. The most
commos consequence of continuous car
riding is constipation. And this condition
invariably produces headache, and tends
10 bil~iousness. J. J. Converse, 81, Louis,
NO. fourd q way to avoid the evil effects
Of constipation, 10 which he was subject
when travelling. He carried with him
"the pill that vilin cure constipation and
all lis scquen d offerings. This is what
he says:
Travelling on the cars tends 10 consti-
patton with me-, bat by using Dr. j, {,
Ayers Pills moderately, my bowels are
keptin healthy action. They also prevent
h~eadache.'-J. J. CONVERSE, ST Louis, Mo.
DR. Ayers Pills are good for constipation
under all circumstances and conditions.
They have cured long standing cases after
every other medicine had failed. Rev.
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Francis i. Hariowe, of Atlanta, Ca, fur
nishes a case in point. He writes;
For some years past, ] was subject TO
constipation, from which / suffered in.
creasing Inconvenience, in spite Of the
use of medicines Of various kinds, until
some months 60, when l began taking
DR.. ]. G. Ayers Pills. They have entirely
corrected the costive habit, and vastly
improved my general health (REv)
FRANC b. HARLowE, Atlanta, Ca.
Constipation is, perhaps. the most seri-
Gus physical evil Of to-day. IT is like the
octopus, that grappies its victim and
fastens its tentaclcs on trunk and limbs
one after another, until 81 last incapable
of longer resistance, the helpless being
succumbs 10 his frightfuI foe. constipa-
ton is the beginning OF many OF the most
murderous maiadies, the clogged system
becoming charged with poisons that affect
the liver and kidneys, ard PROSTATE
the entire being mentally morally, and
physically. DR.. Ayers Pills will cure
constipation. il you doubt il send for DR..
Ayers C~urebook, free, containing tho
testimony of those cured by this remedy.
Address J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

From the 81. Paul Pioneer Press.
oeh. shafters Headquarters, Before
oah.lago' wednesday, by the Dispatch
scat Golden Rod, to Port Antonio. Ja-
maica' July I.-Equaled only by the dem
onstration of JOY at Cervera's defeat was
the magnificent welcome extended by the
american forces to-day 10 Richmond
Pearson Hobson and his men.
NO noble band % heroes could have been
more overwhelmed by the enthusiasm Of
thelr comrades than were the brave men
OF the Merrimac's crew. Heroes all. they
were received back among their comrades
amid great rejoicing. Bands played, from
countess points the stars and stripes
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
List OF Patents Issued Last Week 10
Northwestern

AIon Il. Doty, Minneapolis, MIMI,
attachment for sharpening lawn now
ers; Wallace Grosyenor, Casselton, n.
ID, transportation system; Louie Derry
Montpelier. n. D., feed-water regulat-
or; Arthur o. Hubbard, Minneapolis,
Mimi, folding box: Nicols Lindberg.
Nelson. Mimi. bottle-stopper; DeWitt
q. Prescott, Duluth, Mimi, rolling APP
paratus: John +. Rich, East Chain,
MINI, scraper for road work or ditch
ing: William l.. Williams Winona,
MIMI, Ice-velocipede: George W.
Wooley. ST. Paul, MINI. bracket for
planters designs John a. Trimble. In.
terror. s.. D., non-retillable bottles.
Merwin, Lothrop g. johnson. Patent Attor.
neys, go Pioneer Press Building. st. Paul,
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The Justice hadn't married many
people before: that was why he felt
called upon TO be somewhat solemn on
this occasion.
obligations you are assuming he in
CURED of the groom.
"S-s-s-hl.' cautioned the bride. "0f
course he. don't. jedge, or he'd Jest cut
an run; but what's that TO. you2 1t
amt your business 10 scare him off, is
II? Amt you goin' TO give a poor wo-
man no show al air. Chicago Post.
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A Desperate Remedy.

Angelina-But what do see-trous-
ers? Ethel, what means this strange
array of garments masculine?
Ethel-Ah, do not betray me: ne
cessity has driven me to dark devices.
| have much shopping TO do and little
time to do il in, and ! am about to dis
guise myself as a man. I've got TO get
the shopgirls' attention somehow, and
/ know no other way.-Judge.
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Different.

ETher Is a great deal of difference
said, with sarcasm, between the
a man parts with his money be
h he is married, and afterwards"
EYes,n replied Mr.. Pennywise. BE
L marriage, when he gives her a So
lHch Of flowers, she says, THANK you,
eMge. You are SO good, and kind
4 generous But, after, when he
hes her three-fourths of his salary,
y merely looks hurt and says, rs
ID sIlYn-Washington Star.
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s,teen story Apartments.

The Plaintiffs Lawyer-These two
witnesses swear that they do not know
each other; never saw each other; new
or heard of each other. | offer to
prove that they have lived in the same
apartment house for fifteen years.
Tie Defendants Lawyer-Object!
.Immaterial and irrelevant.
The Judge-Objection sustained
Harlem Life.
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different Methods.

Yes said the tourist, 1--WE have a
little horse-stealing in the East, though
not much. Last case in our county the
prisoner was let go on a suspended sen
tence."
Las case in our county" said Rub
berneck Bill, ''the prisoner wuz let go
suspended without any particular SEN
tence. - indianapolis Journal.
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IBID You hear the latest?' asked q
EDyer man of his best girl.
|No, Something startling?"
|NOt so very. That girl who sat
bit in front of us at the theater tho
kbt has committed suicide"
What was the causeF'
she couldn't keep up her dues in the
Pit Worry Club Denver Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

IA AIUu Az
the happening is best told in the
own words. She said
aSa .hs 9sth of Sept. 1896. while In the
nshealtb. Beatrice was suddenly and
~ ~ sfaicted with spinal meningitis.
FsIay md vigorous before, in five weeks
gcns ss feeble and suffered from a
~ stroke which twisted her head
fs!" .hs side and made itimpossible for
I've 4 limb. Her speech, however,
!, Elected. We called in u family
nna ~ the most experienced and
Fp',,trl practitioners in the city. He
ssa,ad the case a very grave one. Be-
49, W. little Beatrice was compelled to
nlaster paris jacket, Prominent
" we're consulted, electric batter
w. annlied, but no benefit was noticed
ses NED DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
IA People.
~ bv the CRY of Mamma from little
,r,cs who was creeping toward me. /
,isead her on an improvised bed in the
~ comfortably close to the Preside and
y. bsr some books and p~laythings. She
rsme tired OF waiting for me to come
4 md made up her mind to go 70 me. SO
story, Ny Pink Pills made ne walk
n s6s tells TO everyone who comes TO
bonse. was then for the first time veri-
Sbe has walked ever since, She hah
: taken about nine boxes of the pills and
male and pinched face has been growing
and her limbs gained strength day by
She sleeps all night long now, while
H. taking the pills she could rest but a
hours al a time" DR.. Williams Pink
N. Tor Pale People are sold by all drug
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-
The Climate OF Chin.

Because Of ffreluent RAINS IN Cuba,
malarial feyers are q common ailme1t
there, as in many sections of the Unit
ed States. Ailments Of this kind. no
matter where they occur, are cured
with Hostetter's Stomach! Bitters. Be
sides being a specific for~malarial trou-
bles, il has no equal for dyspepsia and
co%nStipation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
" rii-w-nnfu.. s.t ".xsJ.

We've got the ships and the men
and the patriotism to back en- said
Mr.. Cumrox, warmly.
But" protested the young man who
Is studying international law, I'VE
can't GO to war without n casus belt"
"Well, amt this country rich enough
to get one?"--Wa Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
HIS r Duty.

Mrs. Spurgeon-Well. John. aren't
you ever going to give anybody else a
chance TO look ut the paper: Whats
the latest wal news, anyway
Mr.. Spurgeon-I don't know. | am
not through reading the account of the
ball game yet.-Chicago News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

lean blood means a clean skin. No
Eaiy without il. Cascarets Candy Ca
Er,ic cleans your blood and keeps IL
IN BY stirring up the lazy liver and
Ping all impurities from the body. Be
today 10 Danish pimples. boils,
Ffhes h~lackheads, and that sickly, bill
complexion by taking Cascarets-
Eaiy for 10 cents. All druggists. Sat-
acton guaranteed. 10c, 25c, SOC.
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brought "a Time.

Julia-Do You think the war will have
any effect on business?
Marie-Oh yes: il has already had
an effect on business. Fred began talk
ing business last night when told him
my heart always went out 70 soldiers.
Chicago News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Unequal to the Demand.

''Slodgers was the most affectionate
young husband ] Yer knew; but he
seems TO have got entirely over II"
"When he was married his wife
weighed a little over 100 pounds. Now
she weighs 800. Gained it all in ten
years. You couldn't expect his affec-
ton TO expand to three times its orig
inal strength in ten years, could YOU
Chicago Tribune.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
ONLY .

pussy Party turning his head)-Did
wish to see me sir?
Fial With Bill inspecting him crit.
R-No, sir; l can't say | do. !
lay want TO see If l can collect this
Z amount Chicago Tribune.
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Read the Advertisements.

ou will enjoy this publication much
1ef Il you will get into the habit OF
Ealng the advertisements: they will
Eslu a most interesting study, and
] pui you in the way of getting some
|slent bargains. Our advertisers are
EaOie; they send what they adver.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Ensfidioua

Photographer-The woman who just
went out was very hard to please. She
selected the first proof gave her
F~riend-Call that hard TO please?
Photographer-Yes; she sat for seven
more before she made up her mind
Puck.
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noni Iobacro SOC and snnLs Your Ine arnr.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NC-fo-
BAG, the wonder-worker THAI makes weak men
strong All druCpists. soc. or 81 Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
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Good REASON.

sOr my money.
kAe ~ you think so, toog'
bde ~ y, no! l have no money.-Fle-
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His Advice.

Editor One OF my fair subscribers
wants 10 know how TO change the col.
or Of her hair.
Caller-What would you say?
Editor-l shall advise her 10 marry
some nice young man 70 reform him.
Puck.
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sail in sight, sirr' ang out the
lookout.
Fire or bargain ?" asked the captain,
who had been lost in thought Of home
and wife.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Exnera A.xica-

ne fast?
=, -Don't feed him."-New York
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The Spirit Of the Hour.

How / sthat peace organization Of
yours doing, Mr.. Miller?'
Broke up in a free ght."-Detroit
Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
A Chcmicat achievement.

One of the latest achievements in
chemical science is a pellet containing
the concentrated elements of coffee
sugar and milk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
OF IA MA II
In Boston.

n ~ mol myself tonight.
Il, how dare you speak TO
. News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Given Inv Her

Fried life? 40" w you nke
\ York World.
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ynmnnncriv.

T.arkson TAT MISREPRESENTATION.
New Girl cat central exchange)-Is
that the way to address a lady who is
a perfect stranger TO you, s~ir?-Truth.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
BRAVE HOBSON
IS EXCHANGED
The ARMY AND NAVY GREETs r,p
EIGHT HERDS WITH WILD
ACCLAIM.

Ii Naval C~onstructor and M
ON heing Released by the spsp-
'nrds Are Given One of the No.,
Tumuituous ovntions That Ever
r Receiyed-Iieut rn.
describes His Experience While
the Merrimac and Tells
now He Fared ms T. Captive.
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Following His Advice.

nere is a dime, my good man; make
~ as far as possible"
,s, Shl, ma'am, I'll buy two beers
vac OF one whisky"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

so-Io-Bac for Fifty Cents.
} strons tobacco habit cure. makes weak
oiooo pure. Soc. d. All druggists
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Air.-nna A.

4 H. m going out for a breath of
~NuoRt bring back a stronger
Nsw York World,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14
Just Took What She cou,a 80

W. can always tell people by TIE
les they wear"
a know about that; there's
uadet girl, for instance."-Chicago
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Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Catbartic cure constipation forever,
ic, 25c. HC. G G. fail, druggists refund money
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Relates His Adventures.

saw Mr.. Hobson later in the evening,
after he had made his report TO Admiral
Sampson and he consented 10 give a fuller
interview about his experiences. Being
very modest. he does not fully realize
the great sensation his exploit caused.
but he spoke in glowing terms of the
courage and bravery of his crew.
I'VE nave been thirty-three days in a
Spanish prison" said Mr.. Hobson, and
the more / think about il, the more mar
velous il seems that we are alive. il
was about 3 o'clock in the morning when
the Merrimac entered the narrow chan
mel and steamed in under the guns OF
MORO castle. The stiffness OF death pre-
vailed. II was so dark that we could
scarcely see the headland. We had
planned to drop our starboard anchor at
a certain point to the right OF the chan
mel. reverse our engines and then swing
-he Merrimac around, sinking her directly
across the channel.
This plan was adhered to. but circum-
stances rendered It's execution impossible.
when the Merrimae poked her nose into
the channel, our troubles commenced.
The deadly silence was broken BY the
wash Of q sma4 boat approaching US
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

q a perfect complexion and a clear.
NY skin, use COSMO BUTTERMILR
|Af. Sold everywhere.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the
only cough mecicine used in my housed
c. Albright, MiTinburg. Pa, Dec. II, %
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quickly she
saw creep
ing toward
Q rherfour-
y e aT-old
daughter
Il g q 9.
The c b ild
moved over
the fix
with an eff
but
seemed filed
with joy at
finding her
-AL~- III
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

COSMO B~UTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

~ Freep0rt IIH-J buttstfD.
f'V" 80 AT work in her home Mrs.
Fbiie osay corner Of Taylor and Han
Eisui cnss Freeport, i'll. was startled
4 Assp ! noise Just behind her.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

b ea,oa shat gold is so maileabie tina. Il
Nlch. -ch az thin as the ham in a railway
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-07-14

lAAaren "anslow's Soothing syrup.
'siiou anasanlhk softens the gums, reduces in-
Spafn, cures wind collie. 2Sc abottle.
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Cruel.

Cruel.
"Bifkins has some warm friends, has
he not?''
"Yes; they're all dead!"