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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
'.In the midst of life we are in Death

A shock OF horror thrilled the COM
munity Saturday wheni it became known
that Henry Becht had been killed. Folks
could scarcely realize it, but an accci-
dent-a peculiar accident-was respon-
sible for his Gntimely taking away.
Threshers were at work on his claim in
Highland township about 8 miles south
Of this city and Henry with his brothers
Frank and John were busy at the
granary storing away the grain as it
came from the machine. The granary
was o two story affair and they had
placed on the second floor about 100
bushels of barley when the question
arose az to the safety OF the floor and it
was decided to add q few braces. There
were about 100 bushels OF wheat on the
first floor and Henry climbed in on this
wheat with q 2A4 to spike it as a sup
port 10 the floor above. Frank was in
the bin assisting .him while John
had gone outside for more timbers.
Henry had just fastened the support
when the lower floor gave way. fol-
lowed an instant later by the upper
floor letting down an avalanche OF
grain on the two brothers. Frank was
standing upright and with the assist
ance OF John kept his head above the
grain and was soon helped out, but a
heavy board had pinned Henry in a
STOPPING position and he was speedily
covered by the barley. He called to his
brothers ''hurry Up. boys, ! can do
nothi Dg'' and they worked manfully Tor
his rescue. One Of them ran to the ma
chine for the crew who FASTENED to the
granary and tearing out the side OF the
building brought Henry to light but it
was too late, for the unfortunate young
man had been smothered. The acct
dent occurred about 2:30 and he was
covered up abost 20 minutes. WheR
the body was uncovered it was seen that
he Was standing nearly waist deep IN
the wheat, body stopped forward,
pinned down in that position by a
timber, with his head thrown back.
The machine was about 100 rods FROM
the granary and Henry's voice was last
heard when the crew were about hah
way on the road to the rescue, so That
he must have been dead but a few
seconds when reached.
Henry Becht was the third o OF MF.
Joseph Becht of Rusk township. He
was born Feb. 18th, 1871, in LaSalle
Co., H., and came to Day Co., with has
pa rents in 1883, He was a young mail
of great promise-sober, industrious
and trustworthy. He worked last
winter in town delivering coal for NJ.
Darmody aud was a great ~favorite with
all with whom he came in contact. He
had intended to prove up on his CLARA
this fall and build himself a house aud
barn. The sympathy OF the entire COM
unity is extended to the stricken par
ents and family in their great grief. The
funeral took place Monday, services at
ST. Otto's church and the remains were
followed to the grave by a large OOH
course OF Borrowing friends.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
Convention.

A Senatorial Mass Convention of the
Democrats of the 32nd Senatorial Dis
trict composed of the counties Of Bay
Ind Marshall will be held ut the town
hall in Langford, Marshall county,
South Dakots, at the hour OF 10 o'clock
a. m, on the. FIRST day Of October, 1898,
for the purpose OF selecting two candi-
dates for the office OF State Senator, for
said District, and TO transact any
business that may properly come before
said convention.
Dated this 9sth day OF September.
1898.
A. J.. BUROH,
Chairman Marshall c., Central Com:
l.. G. 0cHsESREyTER,
Chairman Day Co., Central Com.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
Senatorial Convention.

A Senatorial Convention of the Re
publicans of the Send Senatorial District
composed of the Counties of Day and
Marshall viii be held at the town hall
in L~angford, Marshall County, South
Dakota, at the hour of IL o'clock IN, on
the First day Of October, 1858, for the
purpose of selecting two candidates for
the Office of State Senator, for said Dis
trict, and to transact any business that
may properly come before said ave
ton.
The said Counties shall be entitled to
the following representation at such
convention:
Marshall County. 10
Day county
Dated this 18th day of September 1898
V. n. WILSON,
Chairman Marshall Co., Central Com.
j. III. Mccoy,
Chairman Day Co., Central Com.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29

Lu,r. r. ]. Gamble, Repub-
Lssr candidate for Con-
H." and Hon. Kirk G. Phil
Ess. Republican candidate
v, coyernor, will speak at
\. onera House, Thursday
Oct. 9th.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
Auction Sale.

will offer a. public auction Saturday,
Oct. Sti, az 2 o'clock p ~ at my
residence north Of court lou-c, al my
household goods Eifcheu 9 eisil- ete
pr 2 W nrkinsan.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
Notice for Bids.

Bids for the furnishing OF coal for the
county Will be received by the county
commissioners at the October meeting.
The Board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids. j. f. Pitsor,
County Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postofficc Mt Webster, S. d., for
the week ending Sept. 81, 1898.
Mr.. A. M~assante.
When calling for the above, please say
advertised" and give date.
JOHN W. ARTHUR, p. M.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29

My business affairs NUS b. closed up
by Nov. list. All persons OWING me
Notes and Accounts are hereby notified
to pay before November First
DIR. j. l.. Harris.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29
FIRE
ENT.

DEPARTMENT.
|n,vID WILLIAMS, Chief.
! y pARLIMAN, LIST Assistant.
q KENDALL, End Assistant.
, FOSTER, Treasurer.
III 3. MENslNG, Secretary.
hh. Hook & LADDER No.
cnrIcAL NVc.h,sf w, G.. Kendall, Chief.
Psrl,nsp sptain. E.W. Taylor, Captain
prcKEr BRIGADH No. ]
0cbsenreiter, Captain.
Ia, meetings held at Fireman
n sEu 1T ard 3rd Thursday eve
=. Of each month.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-29

Governor, will speak at
" opera House, Thursday
lwnlng, Oct. 9th.
,Hend the theater'
Pay your subscription.
INST be Indian summer.
10 cream soda at THUS.
Matinee Saturday afternoon.
law wild geese are reported.
nosk Sale at The Fair Oct. 10th.
Ms. Minnie Hull returned Tuesday
ram her visit to Pierpent.
aberdeen Bread 5 cents at-Baxters.
Foreman Henry Hanson came down
,m Bath AND spent Sunday at home.
Mons Shirts from 25c up at Baxter's.
IN Knight OF Glercoe, Mimi, was
rsnsacting business in town Saturday.
Mems Shoes best for the price at Bax-
9s
LG. Leyoy went down to Ortonville
and N~onteyideo Sunday md Monday.
Only 4 Bicycles left at Ross they go
Dirt eheap.
no. Frank went to Sisseton Sunday
iight to look after business interesta
here.
Editor Fred Atherton came up from
Faubay Tuesday on some special bust
Es matters.
EW.S Small handles the best--Chimney
Brick.
Two stacks OF grain were destroyed
b. FIRE o hall mile west of Waubay yes
hrday.
Horse Blankets and Robes-at Kad-
|hgs
Mrs. A. F. Miller of Oberlin, Ohio, is
visiting her son, Principal +. A. Miller
and family.
Try fancy drink out OF THUS soda
~buntain.
ADumber OF letters have been received
rom the local soldier boys in the Philip
pine Islands.
Oysters in every style at-Jewell's
Restaurant.
Frank Y. Rice arrived this morning
rom Peotskey, Mich, to lock after his
interests here.
Try our delicious Fried Oysters
IeEelFs Restaurant.
Dr. Case OF Minneapolis has been look
ait er business interests in this Sec
this week.
The Bishop Odorless Robe is the cloan
suh-Kading sells them.
for Sale-A good residence property
aeslrable location in the CRY. Inquire
W. Taylor.
Q TO Z. W. Small for your Lime,
NICK and Building Material.
brown county has been visited by a
lumber OF disastrous prairie fires dur
Hg the past week.
Let us gently remind you that it is
'n'e o pay your subscription.
frank Trefethryn and James Hallock
et last week on their wheels on a visit
. Alexandria, MINI.
special attention paid to lunches for
uniting professionally Restaurant.
ursnd family matinee at the Opera
1ouse Saturday at $50 r. m, prices
uen are 10 and 20 cents to all.
Al Horse misunderstanding is sure to
'tase You with his unusual assortment.
~Otizens, turn out next Thursday
'snt and hear Hon. X. j. Gamble and
GU Kirk q. Phillips at the Opera
onse.
0 SALE,-0ne 150foot = inch Candy
~ cheap for cash. Enquire OF Ross T..
arks. Lily.
word has been received from Mime
polls that Eugene Cox Is dangerously
W. IN TACT, is not expected TO pull
vaii u hear the alarm clock that
=, ring until You get up and stop it,
! hoss the jewelers..
MRS J. /. Harris departed Wednesday
isnsio: Michigan in response to a
'''ef inior.Iing her OF the serious Ill
eSs OF her brother.
.nOSs The Jeweler sells Sewiag Ma.
-..,r.: 4 high arm, high grade ma-
'uftor so. Gull and ste ne before
buy a machine.
.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
oERVHRA ARRIVES.
The Spanish Admiral and Other Pris-
oners Brought to the United
States.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE st. Louis
arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, N. H.,
with 800 Spanish enlisted sailors and 40
officers aboard, captured from Oervera's
squadron. Every lifesaving station
and every lighthouse on the coast which
sighted the ship flashed its report by
telephone and telegraph straight into
the headquarters of the service in the
navy department, where skilled oper-
ators are on duty every minute of the
day and night. The incident is graft
flying as showing the remote danger of
any hostile ship approaching United
States ports without the knowledge of
the navy department.
Admiral Gervera himself was among
the unwilling passengers on the st.
Louis He will not remain at Ports
mouth, however. but as soon as the en-
listed men are landed ON Seavey's ISL
and III the quarters prepared for them
at short notice by Captain Crownin-
shield, lie, with the officers of his
squadron, saye the surgeons, whom will
be left with the men, viii be sent to
Annapolis to be confined within the
limits OF the naval academy reservation.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July lin
Guiding the prisoners there were 1,03S
people on board the st. Louis on arriv-
ing here yesterday. Out Of this num-
Der there are 81 sick and wounded
Spaniards under the care of surgeons
Admiral Ceryera is confined to his
cabin, having been quite i'll for the past
three days, although he was able to be
dressed yesterday morning. Captain
Eulate, Who was commander OF the
ylzcaya and IS among the prisoners, is
also quite Ill, having been wounded in
the head during the battle eff Santiago.
Health Officer II. S. Towle. who went
on board. made a thorough examination
of the vessel, visited all of the sick and
found that most of the sickness was due
to wounds received during the battle or
from exposure. He was warmly greeted
by Admiral Ceryera, who said he had
been well treated.
All of the Spanish commissioned Off
GERS have been ON parole and had the
freedom of the ship with one exception,
and he was the governor of Santiago de
Cuba, who was trying to escape from
the city on Admiral Cervera's flagship
when she was destroyed ON that memoir
able July 3. He refused to sign the
parole paper and was consequently con-
fined under guard The remainder of
the prisoners were confined between
decks and closely guarded. A detach-
ment OF ~ marines from the u S. S.
Brooklyn, under Lieutenant Borden,
and 81 marines from the u. S. S. Mar
blehead were put aboard the st. Louis
when she left Guantanamo for the
north to guard the prisoners, but they
had little or no trouble with the men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
SPANISH PROPOSAL.
"With Honor"-Shafter Re-
fused to<4Aeree.

On BOARD THE DISPATCH BOAT
WANDA, off Juragua, Saturday, July
8, via Port Antonio. Jamaica, July 10,
and Kingston Jamaica, July 1O.-The
surrender OF Santiago was formally Of
fered by the Spanish commander, Gen
eral Toral, day, but the conditions at
tached caused a prompt refusal OF the
offer b, G neral Shafter. The negotla-
tions, however, resulted III the extension
of the armistice until noon Sunday, and
white flags of truce still float over the
opposing armies.
General Toral's proposal contem-
plated the immediate surrender of the
CITY. but he insisted that his army be
permitted to march away under arms,
and with flying colors, and declared
that he would fight to the last ditch I'M
less the conditions were accepted.
General Shafter replied that nothing
but unconditional surrender would be
considered by him, but he consented to
cable the Spanish offer to Washington,
in the meantime extending the armis-
tice.
General Shafter Immediately cabled
the facts to Washington, and sent to
General Toral refusal of his proposal,
but added that he would communicate
with his government and would extend
the informal armistice until Sunday at
noon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
Persisted SEEKING COLDS
One Man Died on the TraiI-Another
Loses His Life Near
ST. NIichaeIs.

SAN FRANCISCO, July II. = The
schooner Hattie |. Phillips, from St.
Michaels, arriving here yesterday,
brought the sad news of the death On
the Manook trail of Victor f. Maidhof,
of New York, who was u. s. consul to
Annaburg, Saxony, during the first adj
ministration of President Cleveland.
Maidhof attempted to cross the port
oge from Unalakik to Kaltag, in COM
pany with II. M. Morgan, correspondent
of the Associated Press. Deserted by
their guide, they lost their way in a
binding snowstorm. Their provisions
were exhausted, their hands and feet
frozen, and, after subsisting on dog
for several days, Maidhof died and was
buried i'll a snow drift. His companion,
Morgan, became snowbound and was
found by a party of Indians. After he
had lain four days in his sleeping bag
at the point of death, Morgan was re-
suscitated at the Unalakik Mission, al
though some of his toes had to be am
putated. The Phillips also brings word
of the drowning in hole in the ice,
while crossing the bay at ST. Michaels,
of George Clark, of Glasgow, Scotland,
and more recently from Victoria, B. G.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
7. w. ANDERSON,
Real Estate & Insurance Agent.
HAS FOR SALE.

A Hotel and Livery Stable large lot o2xl44) and
very desirable frame residence with lot extending the rail
road, on Front Street.
large nearly frame residence and two desirable
business houses Main Street.
Two frame and two brick residences Spruce street
Three frame residences Wiley street.
good business location with residence Walnut ST.
large and very desirable brick residence and a
frame cottage on Pleasant street
frame cottage with large lot on Hoffman
Three desirable homes Sunnyside.
large boarding house University driveway,
lent to the University and Glass Works.
new boarding house Beechurst Avenue, the
Glass Works.
Also other residences and building lots in the
Sunnyside and in the Beechurst Addition Morganown
Also farms, coal and timber lands.
Office Ieor RuiEd
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
CAVALRY GOING TO CUBA.
First Ohio Regiment Ordered to Leave
Chickamauga For Tampa Tomorrow.

First Ohio Regiment Ordered to Leave
Chickamausa For Tampa Tomorrow.
CHIcKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK, Ga,
July 1.-THE First Ohio cavalry Sat
urday received orders to prepare to
move tomorrow and proceed to Tampa,
where they will embark for Santiago.
The regiment is fully equipped with
everything and their horses are well
broken in. 1t is probably the best
equipped .nmand at the park.
ence of the supply depot at Chattanooga,
received notice today that 800, 900
"travel rations'' had been purchased
and had been shipped to this point. 1t
is understood that this supply is for the
First corps, winch is under waiting
orders to move to the front as soon as
transports can be secured
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
ANOTHER SCHOOL.
The New NartinsyilIe Public School
put on the accredited list-B. ii.
Hall is in Drineipie.

The Magnolia High School for the
coming year, by act Of the board of
education, will again he in charge of
Prof. III. Hall as superintendent
and principal who will also superin-
tend the Brooklyn school, the two
being now under one head. Prof.
Mapel was chosen as first assistant,
the second assistants place being yet
vacant. Miss Eula Fish is appointed
third assistant. Miss Teresa Glib
hons will have charge of the interme
dates, there being two primary va
cances, one in New Martinsville and
one in Brooklyn. Mr.. Farmer will be
continued in the Brooklyn school.
The school was never more prosperous
than at present. We are gratified to
be able to announce that theNew Mar
tinsville school has been recognized by
the faculty of the State University as
"a preparatory school for that institu-
ton. Any student receiving the
recommendation and endorsement of
this school can enter the collegiate
course ut the University This will
he great convenience to students
-Wetzel Democrat.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11

WASHINGTON, July t1.-Sundas was
day of thanksgiving and prayer in the
nations capital. The presidents re-
cent proclamation was the basis of a
concert of patriotic utterances from
many pulpits. Thanks were offered for
the glorious victories of American arms
and prayers were offered for an early
contamination of peace.
President Mckinley, as usual. at
tended the morning services at the Met
ropolitan NJ. e. church. He went alone
to the church and was deeply impressed
by the fine discourse delivered by the
pastor, the Rev. Frank Bristol. d. d.
NASHVILLE, July 1.-THE request of
President Mckinley expressed in his
proclamation that the people OF the
United States should assemble i'll their
houses of worship and return thanks
for the success attending the army and
navy of the United States were fully
complied with i'll this city on Sunday,
and notably SO because the pulpit Of
nearly every church, both morning and
evening, was occupied by prominent
Christian Endeavor minister. From
the early morning prayer meeting to
the last service last night, permeating
the many sermons and brief addresses
was the sentiment of devout thankful
ness for the important victories accom-
plished.
CHICAGO, July 11.-Patriotism united
with prayer III the churches of Chicago
today. President McKinley's procla-
nation asking that the day be made
one of thanksgiving was carried out
spontaneously, and universal petition
to al
cago pulpits for the continuance of the
splendid victories of American arms on
land and sea; and giving thanks for the
great work already accomplished in the
name OF freedom and humanity.
PITTsBURG, July 1l.-Patriotic serv-
ices were held i'll this city and Allie
Catholic cathedral the congregation
gled Banner" In Schenley park sum-
gious services were held and Rev. Dun
can McGregor preached.
New. YORK, July Misunderstanding
services were held in many of the Cath
Ole and Protestant churches here, in
accordance with the proclamation of
President Mckinley asking that thanks
be returned for the victories of the
American navy and army.
PHILADELPHIA, July 11.-As a result
of President McKinley's proclamation
of u few days ago, special prayers of
thanksgiving We're said in all the
churches of this city Sunday for the
success that has thus far attended the
arms of the nation. Archbishop Ryan
had issued to the clergy of the Roman
Catholic Church request that a special
TIE Deum be chanted Sunday in all
churches of that faith.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
HAD A QUIET SUNDAY.
Saloons closed al Jhickamauga- Thanks
giving Services Held.


CHIcKAMAUGA PARK, Ga, July H.
The beneficial effect of General Broolze's
recent order limiting the number OF
men to be allowed permits to leave camp
at one time to two from each company
was noticeable yesterday in the orderly
quiet Of the day, both at the camp and
in the city of Chattanooga, a provost
guard did duty at Lyttle and all saloons
and disorderly places were kept closed.
No soldiers. were allowed at LytLle
without passes, and as consequence it
was sure enough Sunday III the big
camp. All the saloons in Chattanooga,
which for the past two sundays have
been wide open, were yesterday closed
by order of the city authorities so that
there was peaceful quiet. Thanksgiy
ing services were held. Four Catholic
clergymen have arrived.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
HAWAIIAN COMMISSIONERS NAMED.
Senator Morgan, Congressman Hit and
Senator Cullom Three of Them.

Senator Morgan, Congressman Hit and
Senator CulIom Three of Them.
WASHINGTON, July lin compli-
ance with the requirements of the joint
resolution for the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands, President Mckinley
Saturday afternoon appointed five COM
missioners to report ON form of gov
eminent for those islands, three of
them citizens of this country and two
of them residents of Hawaii Senator
Cullom of Illinois, Senator Morgan of
Alabama and Congressman Hit of Hi
nois are to be the American commits
pioners, President Dole and Associate
Justice Frear are the Hawaiian commits
sioners.
TO FEED THE SPANlARDS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
TO FEED TIE sPANlARDs.
When Santiago Surrenders 1t Will Be a
iaroblem-Cameron's Offer.

a
irobiem-Cameron's Offer.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE authori-
ties arc now concerning themselves seri-
ously with the great problem of feed
ing the destitute population of Santiago
as soon as IL capltulates, as well as the
Spanish prisoners of war who may sur
render. GLOW fever is also to be
taken into consideration as factor.
Ex-senator Donald Cameron, who is
now in London, has cabled to Secretary
Long offering the government the free
use for hospital purposes his magnifi-
cent estate on st. Helena island, oppo-
site Port Royal. S. G.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
A Nation Grateful to Benign
Providence.
SERVICES In THE CHURCHES.
Proclamation of the President Observed
In Different Sections.
PRESIDENT ATTENDED CHURCH.

Thanks Were offered For the Glorious
BY the Divine Master and Prayers
Went Up for Early Contamination
of Peace Both Catholic and Protest.
ant Churches Generally Throughout
the Country Observed the Proclamation
of the President.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
MILES SAILS FOR FRONT.

commanding General of the Army on
the Way to Santiago.
CHARLESTON, S. c.. July 1.-THE
Yale and Columbia, having on board
the commanding general of the army,
Nelson A. Miles and staff and 1,700
men, intended as reinforeements for
General Shelter before Santiago, got
away Saturday afternoon. General
Miles and staff are on the Yale.
The two TRANSPORTS carried the Sixth
Massachusetts infantry and one battal-
ion OF the sixth Illinois. The expedi-
ton is commanded by Brigadier Gen
eral Garretson.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
Transport Left For Charleston.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July 1.-THE
steamer La Grande Duchesse, recently
had on board a company of United
States engineers and number of sig
nal service men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
PENNSYLVANIA House,

Lock Lynn Heights, Mountain Lake Park, Md.
Two blocks west from Lock Lynn Hotel, cor
ner Shenandoah Avenue and Taliasee street
New house. large and well ventilated rooms,
good accommodations, double porches and a
Beautiful location, and we'll shaded, the best of
AMANDUs HAWK,
Morgantown, w. Va.
After Tune Ist Mt. Lake Park. Md.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11

ANY old war story goes nowadays
but if you want correct reports read
the DAILY New DOMINION. Ii gets
its news direct from the Associated
Press.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-11
brought Wounded Home.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The trans
port ship Cherokee, which has on board
about 300 wounded men from Skaters
&rmy, arrived at Tampa yesterday.