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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-20

M N. IL, MENoANN'
~ HOOK & LADDER No. /
rsEyrcAL Chief. W. G. Kendall, Chief.
Rsr.l Isn. Captain. E.W, Taylor, Captain
prcKEr BRIGADE No. 1
0chsenreiter, Captain.
-, meetings held at Fireman
\ 1T and 3rd Thursday eve-
y q each month.
~ your subscription
IA the notice OF election.
on your storm windows.
.srdepn Bread 5 cents at-Baxters.
| c,oss went east Tuesday morning.
Shirts from 25c mp at Baxter's.
/. in some potatoes on subscrip-
!. Shoes best for the price at Bax-
yss Edith Alderman visited Andover
week.
Nulv 4 Bicycles left at Ross they go
theap.
N. Knight came up from Glenco
Eusday.
i n. Smailbandles the best-Chimney
II.
M storm was general throughout
northwest.
few bushels OF potatoes will be taken
absorption.
This is squaw winter, now look out
Indian summer.
! Horse Bankers and Robes-at Kad-
general exodus OF threshing help
cE place this week.
lOsters in every style at-JewelPs
|ktaurant.
IN. L Mrs. ]. E. Gill, OF Bradley. were
! thscity Saturday.
|Ty our delicious Fried Oysters
WELLS Restaurant.
b. Thum and c. H. Meloy were over
kn Conde Saturday.
|n ki.ds Of kodak supplies handled
\ tie Star Gallery.
|Nas. Hawkinson has his Office in
bN IN the Severy building.
The Bishop 0dorless Robe is the clean
hH-K ading sells them.
d. Vim. De la Barr arrived Friday
dis out enjoying the shooting.
firt car apples OF the season just
nved at Elevator Store.
IL. Mex oane and Gene Bleser drove
iron Waubay Sunday afternoon.
Chambers the Painless Dentist
return to Webster again.
The Mrses Gruby and children return
rom their Watertown trip Thursday.
lot L. W. Small for your Lime,
ek, and Building Material.
lhos. Elliott, OF Elevator Store Co.,
Ok a run down to Mellette Wednes-
me latest thing out in photos at the
~ Gallery, see them.
ne Jolly genial M. Rexford, OF Wau-
J was in this city a few hours yester-
-aiells acknowledgment and re-
'0lng--at Peabody's Drug Store.
ourteen cars of wheat and fax We're
pped rom this station last Thurs
= sure to hear Mrs. Lakeat the Opera
use on Friday evening Oct. 2Sth.
use Mlrth and Instruction are the
ACTIONS at the Opera House next
'anted-A girl to do housswork.
qulre at the Pioneer Barber Shop.
auies with pug noses will please
: wells Monday night to DIR. Petitt's
IRE.
pecial attention paid TO lunches for
'u0g PROFESSIONALLY Restaurant.
was quite a novel sight to gee the
~ starting out duck shooting in
'ns~ Yesterday.
y freeze when you can by q good
'irom W to Stat o. & Small.
number OF letters have been received
week from the soldier boys at the
'lpplue Islands.
nurse Misunderstanding is sure to
''e you with his unusual assortment.
''sressman j. Il. Kelley who is mak-
upaign speeches in Day Co., was
We ely Yesterday.
: ''nes! Watchesl An endless vriety
'"'cnes at prices never before heard
hos the Jeweler.
" havens departed Wednesday
ing Tor Sioux Falls in answer to
'p'eha from U. S. court.
''''eS having business with Chalmers
VIII mud him ut the Commercial
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-10-20
way TIME TABLE.

- Milwaukee & 81. raul ny
'''s 3. { D. DIVISION
ra.t 1O,41 .. m. Daily.
80, East $50 a. m. Exc .ptsun.
trey West 1886 p. m.
r-.;cbt West 1908 p. M. Daily.
frs, 1yaius subjectto abandonment.
bsgh' e. A. BRADLEY, Agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
Neru21urls DAILY Tribrnr&
MONDAY, APRIL % 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Spain issued decree recognlz,
Ing q state of war with the United states. anu
reservine- to herself the right OF
- II Is reported in Madrid that the opaii .
o0roiraIs have agreed on plan of campaign
against the United States. - spanish "o ',iI
are leaving the interior towns or Cupa, Pr
laying and often burning es they go -
HSorro Castle opened fire on the American
SQUADRON on Friday night. but no haIi' 800 was
done - The Spanish steamers Misue -. " H.
and Catalina were captured and taken 10 MY
West as prizes. =. .
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is expected 10 PaSs n
declaration Of war to-day unanimously; titel . .
will probably be dsasreeM,ent as 10 .i nrnbabtv
OF an invasion Of Cuba before fall on accoul,.
of the difficulty of training troops ana the hig
mortality in summer there - me -uA'isI =
will cut The cable from Cuba 10 Jamaica, ana
military cable will be laid to the piockauiiis
fleet - About two thousand CuDans al
Tampa are ready TO enlist, but they want 10
maintain individual organization IN tne ARMY.
s The reason for the cruisers Minneapolis
and Columbia going to sea from Hampton hoaus
was not disclosed. but it Is stu thougnt tna'
they may convoy the Paris. - Naval he
serves OF Massachusetts and New-Jersey OBJECT
10 disbanding their organizations 70 enlist IN
the Navy. - The report that Hawai- was
20 be formally annexed was denied at Washing
ton - National Guard officers conferred at
Albany in regard to furnishing the quota Of
troops from this State.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Large crowds
gathered, as usual. about the bulletin boards
. and the war eagerly discussed everywhere
- The Ward Line steamer City Of Wash
ington came in from Havana bringing news OF
Congressman B. B. Odell. jr., chairman OF the
Executive Committee OF the Republican state
Committee. would be chosen to succeed the ia.e
Charles w. Hackett as chairman OF the state
Committee. Many clergymen preached
sermons on the war with Spain.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Rain followed by fair. The temperature yes
terday Highest, 6s degrees; lowest IS; aver
age 59s4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
ing that the Nation Is IN stronger posltlon 'n"n
THE FIRST PRIZE.

In some quarters they are making absurd
difficulties ont Of the very plain case or the nrse
Spanish vessel captured by our fleet. II was
q merchant vessel, sailing under the nag Oh
nation with which we were at war. The right
of our war vessel under those circumstances
10 make n prize OF it Is n right not denied by
any national right which has been insisted on
by every belligerent that had war vessel
since warfare at sea began
The rules OF the Declaration Of Paris failed
to become international law In 1856 precisely
because the nations uniting upon them would
not agree to the proposal Of the United States
that this right Of capturing at sea private prop
erty Of the enemy should be given up.
The protest Of the alleged British owners
will receive full and fair consideration from the
prize court before which the captured vessel
is sent If its Spanish registry is clear and It
sailed under the Spanish flag, the capture will
stand If part Of its cargo-nOt contraband
Of warts found to belong TO British owners.
it Will be restored to them. Accepted lntcrna-
tional law would not require this; but the Pres
ident has wisely decided to conform to the
doctrine Of the Paris Declaration that neutral
goods shall be safe even under the enemy 5
flag in spite Of its not having been adopted by
the United States because 1t did rot go MS far
as we held that 1t should.
The other claim Of the alleged owners that
the capture was not lawful because the time
named in the Presidents ultimatum had not
vet expired, is not likely to be sustained by
the court. No promise had been given to re-
fraln from war under any and all circum-
stances until that date. The essence OF the
Presidents declaration was that unless Spain
agreed within a specified time to do what
Congress required, he would make war. Spain
refused at once by the recognized method OF
withdrawing her Minister and dsmlssing ours,
and then gave public notice that her war YES
sells were in motion without waiting for the
specified time Why then should we wait?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
SPANS AUXILIARY CRUISERS"

The decree Of the Spanish Government re-
lating to merchandise and privateering an
nounces decisions which the world has been
anxiously waiting to hear. Three OF the rules
conforming to the Declaration Of Paris. closely
follow those proclaimed last week as the policy
Of our Government-namely, that neutral flag
covers the enemys goods, not contraband or
war; that neutral goods are not liable to SELF
ure under the enemy's flag, and that blockade
to be binding must be effective. The fourth.
differing widely from the rule which our Gov
eminent will adhere 10 In. the present war. ex-
pressy reserves to Spain the right 10 issue
letters Of marQue and reprisal. provided at any
time that course should appear advantageous.
For the time being, however. Spain Will go
only so far in that direction as to organize
from the mercantile marine a force Of auxiliary
cruisers "to cooperate with the navy. 1t Is
not Immediately apparent just what this means,
and 1t Is possible that the meaning was not
intended to be absolutely clear. But the an
nouncement Is suggestive Of strong desire
not to leave the United States IN exclusive pos
session at thA outset Of the moral advantage
arising from orlr prompt decision TO forego the
right Of privateering, and at the same time 70
retain for Spain some at least Of the benefits
likely TO arise from the exercise Of that right.
II this be the true Interpretation, It cannot be
said to be Inconsistent with tho enemy's ira
ditional reputation.
1t will not be surprising II the world recog-
nizes In this ostensible waiver for the present
Of the privilege Of issuing letters OF marque
and reprisal a virtual invitation to Spanish
shipowners to put out in search Of prizes, hav-
ing ACQUIRED tust enough color Of authority 70
save them from troublesome complications II
they should get caught Unquestionaby Spain
IS at perfect liberty TO exercise the night which
this country has magnanimously relinquished.
but 1t is difficult to see what she can hope TO
gain by indirection, especially inasmuch as she
explicitly admits that she Will hereafter resort
to prvateering II she sees fit In the mean
time the United States has the credit for
choosing a course IN accordance with the pre-
yalng practice Of Europe, and will seemingly
not be compelled to divide that credit with the
adversary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
NFVV.YORK DAILY MONDAY. APRII 20 1870

tens,ve,v IN ItaIy and other countries giving lect,
ures and on ,v DHn'd discussion among
the learned. Ho seyenty-four ye 5,ad condo
he died. and for some time had aoa rin; 1vceu
Herring to act as porter in the foSo'''"' ~
public school OF Venice
The Rev. ]. p Cell rector OF Buxteo' IN ousse 30,
England who died not long ago. was iaNio" SohooI
ss tho "Old Brooke of Tom Bro W%,h.s famous
s szyS. and as the last ''''''''
The Rev. Dr. Melville b. Chapman, pastor u Wv
First Methodist Episcopal Church, OF New-ha'en.
and recently OF the New York Avenue Ghurcn cs
in the School of Theology OF Boston University
Florence IS celebrating double anniversary Win
greet festivity the five hundredth OF tho oirth Oh
the learned Paoo Toscanell who had ihtiina'o 'e
latons with Cosimo de Medici and with Coiuhous'
and the four hundredth of Amerigo Vespucc''
Both were Forertines. The festivities extend from
Aurll II to a. The palazzo Vecchio has been mace
TO look as does in the famous pictures OF .,il'i l
dajo and his contemporaries ana aii,os ~ he old
life OF the people, as nearly as possnle h hiIs "''
Miss Louise McE.roy. who has been since her
tenth year the daughter OF the "a Iowa hesi-
ment, may possibly accompany the regiment IL II
is ordered into service She Is the daughter OF
Co'onel r. D. McElroy. the famous drummer boy
Of the Battle of Shiloh. Her mother , was IN Inc
entering at the age Of thirteen and finishing the
course in four years. Miss McEIroy herself. be.
in the law school OF the University or Wisconsin,
and has given much time to the study OF military
tactics.
Colonel Robert H. Crockett grandson OF tho
famous pioneer and patriot. "Davy' Crockett. IS 1
tvncal Southern gentleman OF the old school. lie
is OF medium height with white hair and beard
and stands rs straight as an arrow athouBh ho
Is now seventy years or age
The late Coventry Patmore had a collection OF
rare china which was sod the other day. together
with some other bIbelots. including an Empire
clock bearing n bronze OF the crouching Venus,
which was a special favorite of the poet, and held
the pace OF honor tho antelpiece OF his study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
WHAT CUBA rs.

The two eastern provinces Of Cuba are prac-
tically free and commonly called "Cupa
Libre" Spanish garrsons still exist there De-
cause they supported and supplied by
forces in other parts OF this Island These TWO
provinces. Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Prln-
cine are in area more than half tho habltable
part OF the hole island. and yet have not over
n nth OF its population. Santiago do Cuba
had. according to the last census, 2I2.3l9 IN
habitants OF whom 157.0SO were white. and
Puerto Principe had only 67.7S9. Of whom
- go were white. None OF tho ports declared
blockaded by the Presidents proclamation arc
in these provinces.
Cienfucgoa the only port bockaded on the
southern shore OF the island. Is In Santa Clara
Province and Is the meeting point OF four rail-
ways Excepting Havana. this Is the most pop
ulous province having 854. 122 inhabitants. OF
whom pa 3i5 are white. The railroad crossing
the island 10 sagua Ia Grande is OF military I'm
portance. though Spain would find II OF no use X
American troops were once firmly lodged on the
island west OF Santa Clara. This province and
Pinar del Rio NJ the west end Of the island
have been largely held by the insurgents. but
not entirely Tho westcrnmost point covered
by the blockade. Bahia Honda, is IN the Province
OF Pnar del Rio hut near It's eastern limit, and
the population Of that province Is 225.29l. OF
which 167 100 are white
There remain the two provinces OF Havana
and Matanzas. covering IN length about 40
miles OF the narrowest part OF the island. but
having nearly half tho entire population OF
Cuba Havana Province has 451,92S inhabi-
tants. II whom 344.417 white. and Matan-
zas 2J957O. OF whom 143 100 are white. tho
colored population being greater in tho latter
than in any other province. Cardenas. the most
eastern Of tho northern ports bockaded IN
and western borders OF Matnnzas. and has been
considered an eligible point for the landing OF
troops as II is not fortified. and is tho terminus
O. two rawnys Tho rond thence 10 Mntanzas
is not very difficult. Judging from military
maps though IL runs IN part through a some
what h!lly country.
Practically the entire hold OF Spain In Cuba
depends on ts strength IN the two provinces
OF Havana and Matanzas and II probably could
not hold tho latter single day II It were not
In possession OF Havana But where tho island
IS narrowest. only twcnty-eight miles south
ward from Havana are found the chief support
and strength OF Spain, and not unnaturnlly
since It's Government has maintained itself for
many years by plunderng a great portion OF
the people for the benefit OF the small number
OF Spaniards and other benenciar,es OF tho
Government residing in or about Havana 1t
Is in that province. with quarter OF tho whole
population OF Cuba, and more than an eighth
OF the entire population outside the city, that
Spanish authority is strongly supported for OBJ
vlous Interested reasons Once broken there
that authority would Immediately cease to exist
anywhere on the island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25

IBERIA has gone to the Maryland Steel Comany.
and another for 1000 tons to Peru goes to
central concern, and there are more purchases
of products for Europe. The Chicago Postof1ce
contract has been placed. recurring 1900 tons
steel. and the Harrisburg Capitol contract re-
quirlng $500. and one for the Government build
ing at Portland. Ore, has gone to Chicago. De-
sides one for 700 tons for track elevation there
and unusual orders for building and plates.
and galvanized wire for fencing PittspurS
has taken an order for 5000 tons to build coal
docks at Key West and purchases OF lo'Ooo
tons OF pig by one pipe manufacturer indlcato
growing demand. while others are reported OF
&C. 600 tons Bessemer at Pittsburg
1t IS gratifying to find that slightly lower
quotations FOR mems buff shoes and for calf and
kip hides at Chicago do not indicate decrease
in demand for boots and shoes. which Is still
consdera bic, notwithstanding the unprecedented
orders already booked. The shipments from the
East In two weeks OF April have been onl,
once slightly surpassed In 1885, and have ex-
ceeded those OF any other year. Although
snles of wool continue about the smallest on
record the woollen works are not stopping. but
are receiving somewhat better orders. and II Is
now stated that accounts Of cancellation have
been much exaggerated. Attempts to secure n
general shutdown OF Eastern cotton mus arc
defeated By the fiat refusal Of some, Mr. Borden
being one who believe that Massachusetts may
best face ut once the competition, md find out
what mills can run and on what terms. The
silk works doing IL heavy business, never
better II is said. and there Is reported rather
more life In the knit goods business Inc
manufacture OF copper IS larger than ever ana
the price has advanced eighth. Meanwhile
the account OF gold ordered from Europe ana
Australia has now nearly reached SoSo""oo'
and the removal Of S2.000.000 from Cuba Is Il
rather significant incident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
AS TO HAWAII.

A few weeks ago opponents OF Hawaiian an
nexaton were saying those islands were or no
importance to us as naval base OF supplies
and operatiOns because 1t was not conceivable
that this country would ever be engaged In
naval war on the Pacific. Yet here we are nj
this moment engaged In just such n war and
feeling the need of Just such n base. Our fleet
can now set out from Hong Kong with sup
ply Of coal. But when that supply is exhaust
ed it can get no more short of one of our own
stations San Francisco IS 300 miles from
Manila Honolulu il $500 miles. The differ
cncc is considerable, and suggests that 1t would
be 10 our advantage to have full possession OF
the islands instead of merely small part Of
one Of them.
As to the constitutional objections 10 such
annexation. which are sure 10 he raised Il is
interesting to recall that they have been raised
against almost every important bit Of National
progress. They were raised by eminent au
thorities against any increase OF the original
territory of the Nation. Said one man high
in the councils Of the Republic This Consti-
tuition never was and never can be- strained
"to Ian over all the widernesses OF the West
1t was never constructed 10 form
covering for the inhabitants OF tho Missouri
land Red River country. And whenever IT Is
"attempted to be stretched over them II VIII
"rend asunder."
Those words Of Josiah Quincy against the
admission Of Louisiana are 10 be commended
to the consideration Of those who see woe I'M
utterahle and the crumblng Of the strong pillars
of the Constitution in the annexation OF group
Of islands that have for more than half
century belonged to our commercial system
and to our sphere of political influence II the
Constitution did not rend asunder in accord
with his prophecy. what fear Is there of the
fulflment Of the predictions Of the Minor
Prophets?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.

The Committee on Ways and Means and
others who have been consulted In preparing
the emergency revenue measure have made II
much more satisfactory IN character than the
original scheme appeared to be. The widespread
and really serious objection TO duties on coffee
and tea has been regarded the more readily
because It was perceived that, on account Of
the large supplies in the country, satisfactory
returns from duties on imports could not be
expected speedily, and tho attempt to tax the
stocks in the country would meet great diff
Guilty, and the tax would in any case be ex-
tensively evaded. The increase Of 81 bar
rel in the tax on beer Is wisely retained, as
there is no other tax which can be more read
ily and surely collected without increase Of ex-
penditure and because it will have practically
no effect on the cost Of living for the working
people, even for those who consume beer, since
the price per glass cannot we'll be raised three
eighths Of a cent If the dealers serve little
less IN the glass that will do no real HARM
The increase aggregatlng S25,00O,000 in taxes
on tobacco, cigars and tobacco and cigar deal
ers has the advantage that it can be readily
collected without much increase Of expense, and
that the people were long familiar with higher
rates than those now proposed. 1t raises the
tax on cigars from SO 10 "a a thousand, but
from 1875 to 1883 the tax was Sc, and from
1868 to 1875 it was So The tax on manu-
featured tobacco and snuff Is raised from G
to Il cents q pound and 1t does not clearly
appear why the advance should have been
in proportion so much greater than in the
tax on cigars and cigarettes but the rate was
10 cents as late as 1888 and "a cents until
1879 The Increase would in these two items
DO about two-thirds Of the amount now raised
by taxes on tobacco and 1t Is supposed that the
increase in tax on dealers will yield about
100000.
There is likely to be much stronger opposi-
ton to the provisions rcvlvlng the stamp tax
on documents, bonds, debentures, kilograms,
certificates Of stock and other instruments, and
on medicines, preparations, wines, mineral
waters, chewing gum and other articles. The
great number Of such articles and the difficulty
Of describing all with precision In any enactment
are likely to open the door for considerable
litigation and controversy, and to render collec
tons rather less certain from some minor items
than is desirable. 1t remains to be seen, how
ever, what shape Will be given to this part Of
tho measure before 1t goes through the House.
since perhaps many Of the objections which
may at first glance seem pertinent will be re-
moved 1t Is the judgment Of the committee
that additional revenue amounting to about
500, 5000 should be raised and probably no
other tax can be suggested which will In fact
impose less burden upon the great body OF the
people. while 1t viii impose Inconvenience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
rather than burden upon the active CONNER

rather tndu Durueu upuu S1o
cial classes.
The Democratic members propose 10 play poI-
tics again instead Of fastening as best they
can provision for the needs OF the country.
Their announced intention TO move an income
tax as an amendment does not exhibit credit
able disposition, because they are well aware
that no such tax can now be imposed and that
the majority In Congress. being charged with
responsibility by the votes OF the people, are
In duty bound to report and, If able, to pass
such measures as best accord with their con-
victions To make a long fight over details IN
der such circumstances can serve no good pur-
pose. and the Democrats themselves are quite
aware Of this fact. Any attempt TO involve the
majority in a prolonged debate about the best
mode of raising money for the war Is distinctly
not the part Of patriotism under such condl-
lions, and the plain people will not arrive AT n
higher estimate of the character OF those VINO
forsake their places rs patriotic legislators in
order to indulge IN a small partisan game OF
that nature.