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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
800 600 IN A FLASH.
A KIondike Telegraph Line Wrecked by
the Atlantic Cable

Long ago-in lS63-4-there was no
cable between Europe and America.
Transatlantic news-even during the
exciting episodes of the civil war-was
always about a fortnight old. The at
tempt to make a cable connection had
ended disaStrously, and in this junction
of affairs was organized a gigantic en-
terprise looking to the connection of
the United States with Europe via Klon-
dixie and Boring sea. Most electricians
and Geographic experts had made up
their minds that 40 miles-which was
the distance across the strait-represent-
ed the longest "a submarine cable could
be successfully worked.
A company was formed. and what
was known in those days as Russian
Extension stock went off at a premium
of 60 per cent. In 1865 the line between
New Westminster and the Yukon river
was surveyed, found to be practicable
and traversed completely the present
Klondike region.
The line was expected to be finished
in 1867. Even the tariff for messages
was fixed at e5 (s25) per message. The
receipts were estimated TO yield about
90, 600, coo per annum. The line was
actually constructed from New West
minister along the present route Of the
Canadian Pacific railway to Ashcroft,
where it was continued north toward
Boring sea to Fort Stager, 800 or 400
miles beyond Quesrelle. This line is at
the present momen in operation in a
portion of the Caribou country.
Then, in the midst of the whole bust
ness, after three years Of hard work,
came like a thunderclap the news that
the Atlantic cable was a success. Three
million dollars had been expended, yet
the next day Russian Extension stock
was not worth the printers ink on its
surface. London Mail.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
A Tough co,ored Nan.

A recent railroad wreck in North
Carolina was caused III a peculiar way
A colored man wanted to get q ride AID
tried TO jump i train VI empty fat cars
lie missed the car and fell across the
track, whore the wheels OF several cars
passed directly over him. His body
threw two OF the cars off the track. and
the strangest part of it is that after the
cars had run over him the man was able
to get up and walk away. As he looked
around him be was heard to exclaim:
well, we'll! l never sec de like sence l
wuz BON. I'll bot my weeks wages dat
railroad'll sue me fer damages. At
lanta Constitution.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
WHY COPS ARE CORPULENT.
An Old Memb of the Force Explains
the Inevitable Paunch.

An Olu memDer OF the FOrC6 Explains
the Inevitable Paunch.
"It's n standing joke with lots Of
folks" said a retired policeman the
other day, THAT almost as soon as a
new man is put on the force and goes
out on patrol duty he gets fat. You
never yet saw a picture of a policeman
but that he had a paunch on him wor-
thy of an old country German.
"But it isn't corpulence that forces
policemen to buy bigger wasted trousers
and coats as they grow Older. It's "a de-
formity; that's right - a deformity.
When a man is on his feet anywhere
from IL to 90 hours cut of the "a, he
just settles down on himself. He puts
all his weight on his hips.
"This throws out his abdomen and
draws his shoulders back, making him
look hollow backed. 1t seems to rest
him. His feet and ankles, which get
sore, rheumatic and all out of shape on
account of his constant walking, are re-
lieved when be rests his hips. Just try
1t and see how easy and restful the
habit is. Bat you'll get all amazing
front In o short time.
"a policeman's feet always become
large. / wore a No. Z shoe when /
went on the force so years ago. Now
/ have to wear d No. 10. aud the width
well, I guess they don't letter them
mp to my width. And it's all on account
of the walking.
eyes, all men who have patrolled for
two on three years ere tat and at the
anne time not fat. Now York Sun.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
U LANG SYNE."
Tao Original Manuscript of the Poern Is
Owned by an Albany Lady.

Tho Original Manuscript of the Poera Is
Owned by an Albany Lady.
Mr.. Cuyler Reynolds contributes to
The Century an article on THE Manu-
script Of Aud Lang Syne, Z" the article
being accompanied by a facsimile of the
autograph. Mr.. Reynolds
The late Chancellor John V. L. Pruyn
OF Albany was the successful purchaser
OF Aud Iang Syne" and the one to
make the autograph one Of Americas
treasures. The facts regarding it's re-
moval to this country are Of peculiar in.
terest, and they bring the history Of the
autograph, now more than a century
old, up to date.
Mr.. Pruyn was q lover of curios, and
particularly Of the kind connected with
an interesting past, and his collecting
showed a refinement not evident in the
taste OF the usual collector. In 1859 the
centennial Of the birthday of Robert
Burns was made the occasion for a cele-
bration in different cities of the United
States, and the literary people Of Albany
decided to observe the day by memorial
exercises in a large hall on the evening
of the day. Previous to the event Mr..
Pruyn planned that it would be a fea-
ture II he could secure this autograph
copy Of the poet "Auld Lang Syne. I"
Henry Stevens was a famous purchaser
for collections in those days, supplying
Mr.. James Lenox, Mr.. John Carter
Brown, the British museum and others
with some Of the most valuable old
works, and thereby hangs a tale 10 be
told later. He owned the verses in ques.
ton. He was a friend Of Mr.. Pruyn,
and "a correspondence regarding the mat.
ter in hand began.
The result was that Mr.. Stevens sold
the verses TO Mr.. Pruyn, and the manu-
script was intrusted to Captain Moody,
who guaranteed that it should reach
Chancellor Pruyn in time for the cele-
bration. His steamship reached New
York late On the day of the celebration
leaving but "a few hours to get it to. Al
bany. or the mission would prove fruit
less. The only way was for the captain
TO select II Of his trusty men. With
this special messenger il was sent from
the steamer and conveyed with all dis
patch directly to the ball in Albany.
Mr.. Pruyn was all expeotant when,
during the exercises, he was called from
the hall. Though he was gone only a
moment, all interest in what was going
on upon the stage was lost sor the time
being. Another swing of the door, and
MIR. Pruyn entered, waving aloft the
manuscript and exclaiming, 1T is
herei' With exultant delight and amid
cries Of "'Auld Lang Syne' is with us!'
Chancellor Pruyn advanced to the stage
and read the poem through. Hardly
could the people be prevented from
breaking in upon him, and when it was
proposed to sing it through enthusiasm
knew no bounds. Never did a chorus so
willingly lend aid, and the familiar air
swelled forth in mighty volume.
The cherished page was bound within
Russia leather covers, and with it was
placed a letter to DIR. Richmond from
Burns, dated Feb, Z, 1888, proving the
identity of the writing In the poem and
also the letter written to Chancellor
Pruyn by Henry Stevens when sending
the poem TO him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
The Haitian Generals Glass Eye.

A Haitian general hasing lost an eye
In battle sent to Paris for an artificial
one. The maker sent in return one Of
his best. shortly after the general re-
turned it, with the remark tlat the eye
was too yellow and recalled TO his mind
the Spanish flag, adding at the same
time that he would wear only an eye
having the colors Of his own country.
The maker thereupon made one with
red and green predominating. these be
ing the Haitian ycolors. This so pleased
the general that instead of wearing the
eye as originally intended he added it
TO his collection Of medals. - Post
graduate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
The Clever Artist.

Not infrequently the art student falls
In arrears for the rent Of even his airy
perch OIL the "sixieme," and landlords
have scant sympathy for beings who can
"soar to the empyrean," but can't pay
cash. One young man six months in ar
rears knew that his landlord was keep
Ing a watchful eye on his trunk, which
stood opposite the door, feeling sure that
while it was there the owner would not
depart. Our artist painted a portrait Of
his trunk nm the wall opposite the door
and In the night took himself and his
belongings quietly away. Nor was he
missed for several days, Good work
sometimes serves very inartistic ends. -
Catholic World.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
Christy sfiussreis.

The Toronto S4tuTday Night tells the
following story of Dean Vaughan. He
had been preparing some colored clergy
them TO dine with him in the Temple.
On that day Mrs Vaughan waited an
hour in the drawing room for her guests,
but zone came. At last she mentioned
TO the butler that it was odd that the
invited guests did not appear.
eyes, ma'am," he replied, land
what's odder still I've done nothing all
she evening but turn Christy minstrels
away from the door.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
An Important ryove.

Jobbs-'Pon m word, it's FUNNY
Ella-What IL?
Jobbs-Well, we had all our drawing
room furniture altered, the piano moved
and all manner Of violent revolutions,
and Miss Furbelow never noticed It.
EllA-Well, 1 don't see amy
Jobbs-But yesterday when she came
in she said '"Graciousi What an alter
ationP
Ella (impatiently)-Well?
Jobbs-Well-we had moved the
mirror Ally Sloper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
Tho March Of Civilization.

Intsrpreter-Chief Wangbo wants no
moxe beads and brasS wire. He says you
cannot cross his cosatry unless you agree
10 pay his price.
African Exploxer-What does hs
want?
Observation-Disclosures Of the royal
ties ON your nexi ook.-London Tit,
Bits.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10

Very happy is Curran's reply to his
pompous antagonist in debate who had
loftily asserted that be was the guardian
of bis own honor, Il wish the honorable
and learned sentleman JOY Of bis sine
cure"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10
Ingratituce.

One Of the passengers from the
wrecked steamer Kameruka who was
saved by pigs swimming ashore with a
life line ate bacon for breakfast as Soon
as he arrived st Sydney. Exchange.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10

No restaurant In st, Petersburg will
be allowed hereafter to have its bill Of
fare exclusively in a foreign language.
BY q recent edict q Russian version
must always be added.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-03-10

The peasant women Of Japan do not
wear any form OF beaddress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
TICKET OF-LEAVE GIRLS.
Complaint Made Against Policemen
QuigIey tosInvestigate.

Superintendent Keely, Of the Reform
School for Girls, came down town yester-
day afternoon to see superintendent
Quigley about two young women
whose presence is very much de
sired at the institution. they We're
former inmates of the place, but are out on
"ticket-of-leave' and the superintendent
says they are conducting themselves i'm
properly. One of the girls was released TO
take place i'm good family, but it is
claimed she has left her benefactors and is
drifting about the city The other girl has
been employed in a South Illinois-street
hotel. One OF the girls is prepossessing in
appearance. Her hair was of reddish
brown when she left the institution, but it
was learned she intended cutting off her
hair. painting her eyebrows and otherwise
Disgusting herself
superintendent Keely informed the SUI
perintendent of police that a statement had
come from member of the board OF man
ayers OF the institution 20 the effect that
policemen had been visiting one of these
girls since her release from the institution.
Superintendent Quigley resented the charge
against the police. and informed Miss keely
that he did not believe this could be true.
At roll-cal last night the superintendent
brought tho matter up and, after reading y
description Of the two girls. referred 10 the
charge made by rho board Of managers. lie
said II was AN ifnpltafiou under which the
department could not af1erd 10 rest, and he
proposed making thorough investigation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE
LOCAL INVESTORS READY FOR A
WAR ISSUE OF BONDS.
Question of State Borrowing Money
at Home Depends on Extent of
Federal Governments Issue.

The banks of Indiana, particularly those
of this city, are dn excellent shape for
war crisis. Never in their history have they
been more pIentifully supplied with money.
Leading bankers say that this is due 10
the fact that Indiana has had good crops
recently and that during the panicky times
following 1899 people were economical and
saved their money. Much of it has not yet
found profitable investment.
V. T. Malott, president of the Indiana Ma
tional Bank, said yesterday that the banks
have sufficient money for subscriptions for
United States bonds that may be issued
and at the same time meet all legitimate
demands for business. This being the case.
Mr. Malott does not anticipate any. great
stringency in the money market. In an in
terview in the Journal some days ago Gov
ernor Mount explained that the State had
ample funds for present emergencies that
might be drawn on in case of war. 1t
might become necessary for a loan to be
made in case the available funds were ex-
hausted and the Legislature were not in
session to make a war appropriation. Mr..
Maott says that whether a loan to the
State could be made here at home would
depend on how much money was invested
in bonds of the United States. He believes
that if a bond issue is authorized there will
be a good del of local capital invested in
the bonds dependent on the interest they
are to bear. Government bonds are gen.
orally regarded as preferable to state or
municipal securities on account of the ease
with which they may be converted into
money If local capital were very largely
invested in the United States securities it
might be necessary for the State to look
elsewhere for money in case it became
necessary to borrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
WAITED FOR THE REGIMENT.
The FIT. Sheridan Troops Hours Late
in Passing Through the City.

From dusk until nearly midnight large
crowd of enthusiastic men and boys STOOD.
about the waiting room and train shed OF
the Union Depot anxiously waiting for
glimpse of the expected special train bear
ing United States regulars their way to
the possible seat of war with Spain.
As the hours passed by their enthusiasm,
which from time to time broke out in i'm
promptu cheers, gradually cooled off, and
the demands of nature compelled them to
seek repose in bed. The soldiers, who were
expected about O'Clock, were several
hours late, and did not arrive here until
early this morning. The fighters were
soundy asleep in eight tourist sleepers,
while the officers occupied two Pullman
cars The whole detachment was from Fort
Sheridan, just outside of Chicago, and con-
sisted of the entire Fourth Regiment of the
United States Infantry and troop of cav
airy.
The party arrived in two trains following
each other closely. and neither train entered
the depot. They were taken around the ''Y'
connection from the Panhandle to the j., NJ.
IL L., and as soon as engines were changed
proceeded on their way to Louisville, at
which point the train will be turned over TO
the Southern railway, which will transport
them to Tampa Fla. The infantry reg-
ment is recruited only to a peace footing OF
GOO men exclusive of officers. The large
amout of baggage and accOutrements be-
longing to the soldiers and officers was car
Tied in several baggage cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
THE ROBY GAMBLING.
Remedy in the Hands of the Lake
County Citizens.

Governor Mount yesterday replied to
letter of complaint he received from Lake
county regarding the race track gambling
at Roby. 1t is reported that Judge Gillette
instructed the sheriff to stop the gambling
after the grand jury had been properly in
structed but that the sheriff had failed to
perform his duty. The Governor told his
correspondent that the remedy very plain
ly lay within the hands of the decent peo-
pie of Lake county. He pointed out Section
50 of the statute providing for the impeach-
ment and removal from office of public Off
GERS. By this statute any citizen can make
affidavit before the Circuit Court that an
officer is failing to perform his DUTY. IL the
charge is proved in court the court must de-
prive the defendant of his office and enter
a judgment of $500 against the defendant in
favor of the prosecuting officer. The Gov
ernor intimates that If the citizens fail to
act according to this statute he will take
the matter in his own hands and proceed
agains the recalcitrant officer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
THE TELEPHONE FRANCHISE.
Board of Works VIII Probably
Award 1t This Morning.

Mayor Taggart and the Board of Works,
with City Attorney Kern, yesterday met
L. C. Walker, attorney, and S. p. Sheerin,
vice president OF the New Telephone Conn
pany, for a talk over the bid submitted
by the company Monday. AS a result of
the conference the city attorney was in
structed to prepare a contract along the
lines Indicated in the specifications pub
lished by the board AS anticipated yes
.terday. it is almost certain that the board
will this morning award a franchise to the
New Company. 1t is the purpose of the
administration TO complete the contract so
far as the board is concerned as soon as
possible 1t will then be transmitted to the
Council. That body will be urged to ratify
the contract eXpeditiously as possible
in order that the company may get its work
completed before winter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
TRAIN CREWS IN RESERVE.
PennsyIvania Company Ready I
Handle Troops ON Its Lines.

PennsyIVanta Company Ready to
Handle Troops ON Its Lines.
dense air of mystery pervades the
offices of the Pennsylvania Railroad regard
ing the movement of state troops. While
admitting that orders are looked for under
which the company will move the local
militia on its lines the officers all claim to
have no definite information as to when
these orders may be expected. The only
definite statement that could be extracted
was that the advces would probably come
from the Governor to superintendent OAR
lington personally and not from the federal
government through the general offices at
Plttsburg.
1t is expected by the railroad officials that
the orders will come at a moments notice,
and the company, being advised of the
probability of such call. has made all ar
rangements for moving troops from every
station along its lines where a state mill
tary company is located.
Sufficient equipment IN the way of cars
and engines are kept reserved for this pur-
pose at the present time IN this city, with
a fun complement of men to handle all the
business. and SO far have the arKs ngeiaents
progressed that every step necessary 10 the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
Cuisine at the Country club.

The Country Club is open for the season.
and the restaurant is in charge of the house
committee. The committee has sent out to
the members the bill of fare which will be
served during the season, and it includes all
the substantials as well as the delicacies of
the season. One may order for any number
of persons six hours before the dinner or
luncheon is to be served. A speciality is to
be made of Sunday morning breakfasts for
bicyclers. The club begins the season with
a house i'm perfect order and cuisine which
ii is expected will admit of no dissatisfac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
The GnYernnr Ill.

The Governor left his Office yesterday
Afternoon with the announcement that he
would not be down town to day. He is suf-
fering from the after effects of the grip,
and yesterday afternoon was in much pain.
He will be in easy telephone reach, how
ever, in case any communication comes
from Washington requiring his official ac-
ton. There was an impression late yester-
day afternoon that some word would be re-
ceived from the Nations capital in the
evening, but none came. 1t was expected
that pending SPANS consideration of the
United States ultmatum, the President
would have the entire army and militia
massed on the Southern coast ready for
action when SPANS reply was received.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
A Franco-Prussian soldier Insane.

John Wilhelm, of Haughville, was yester-
day declared insane. He has served short
term in the Northern Prison for stealing
some tools from the L., d. & w. Railroad
Company For some time he has been in
the habi- of getting drunk and staying
drunk as long as possible, He imagines
that his children are not his own offspring,
and insists that they are tramps. At times
he endeavors to drive them away from
home. When under the influence of liquor
he is extremely dangerous, and tears about
like a demon. He was q soldier in the
Franco-Prussian war and received a bad
wound in the head. Since then he has
never been considered quite sane.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20

The official train going from indianapolis
will leave on the afternoon of Tuesday, May
II. at 4 O'Clock. The fare will be one cent
a mile each way. The committee on creden-
tials will be in session in the Council
chamber of the Columbus City Hall Tues
day evening, and for an hour Wednesday
morning before the opening of the business
session of the encampment at o'clock The
parade will occur Wednesday Afternoon at
1889 o'clock, and the camp fire Wednesday
night. Commander-in-chef Goblin and
members of his staff will attend the en-
campment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20

prompt movement of the soldiers has been
programmed to nicely. While the officials
We're inclined to be communicative, the
railroad men in train service We're more
loquacious. and from them it was learned
that an emergency force in the way OF
trains and crews are kept ready to move at
a moments notice. Day and night the word
plainable reason the employees of the super
intendents office believe that the Governor
will issue orders for secret mobilization OF
troops. and their secretiveness they explain
by a desire TO do nothing to embarrass any
plans of the state executive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20
MemorinI nax General Orders.

The Department of Indiana, G. A. r.. has
issued the annual general orders for the
observation of Memorial day. The Wom-
ems Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans and
the Ladies' Aid Society are invited TO CO.
operate with the members of the @. a. X
in the days celebration.
General order No. IT, has also been is
sued 1t is dated April 20, and details some
information of value to members of the
order contemplating attending the state
encampment at Columbus, May IS and ~.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-20

City Engineer Jeup and Park Superin-
tendent Power yesterday expressed doubt
as TO whether the park assessment roll
would be completed in time for the Board
of Works to approve it to-day AS soon as
it is proved the notices to property owners
showing how much is TO be paid for the
park lands and what benefits they will be
taxed will be delivered personally to resi-
dent owners. Clerks are now preparing the
notices, i'm which the board will name
day for hearing circumstances against the
assessments.