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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens Of
Portland, Me-, Selected for
the Presidency.
Miss Anna Gordon of WiSCOn-
sin Chosen Vice PreSi-
dent at Large.

ST. PAUL. Nov. 16.-Another victory
for the executive committee was scored
during the afternoon by the National
w. c. T. o., when by an overwhelming
majority the national delegates to the
convention in session in this city de-
clared that the w. c. 4. U. was under
no moral obligation to redeem the Will
ard Temple bonds and refused to CO.
operate with the Temple trustees in
their efforts to raise money with which
to retire them. 1t was what the Tenn
pleites called triumph over financial
honor and distinct rebuke to those
who think religious organization is
bound to pay the debts contracted in its
name. The debate was long and bit
ter one, and just before the vote was
taken Mrs. Carse got the floor and de-
clared she never again would speak be-
fore national convention of the w.
G. T. U.
The Resolution Under Discussion.
The resolution which caused the de-
bate was introduced by Mrs. Marion III.
Dunham, secretary Of the Temple trus-
tess, and was as follows:
Resolved, That, in view of the hearty
endorsement given by the national con-
vention in Boston in 1891 to the Temple
trust bonds, that the endorsement de-
cided many to purchase the bonds, and
that the moral obligation thus incurred
by the national union toward the bond
holders has been acknowledged again
and again, we hereby pledge our CO.
operation to the board of Temple trus-
tees in the retirement of the Temple
trust bonds"
Among the resolutions adopted dur
ing the day was one condemning the
canteen at military camps and posts
and a second asking congress to pass
law prohibiting the sale by hunters or
milliners of any bird plumage except
ostrich feathers.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
AMERICANS WILL DECLINE
Do Not Desire Outside Aid
to ConStrue the Terms of
Their Protocol.
Failure to Obtain Concessions
Causes Much Disappoint-
ment at Madrid.

PARIS, Nov. 17.-The Spanish com
missioners, in their reply to the de
mands of the Americans, have made il
plain that arbitration is now their only
hope. The reply was a very long
document and by mutual consent the
memorandum was handed to the Amer.
leans without being read, and the meet.
ing adjourned to Saturday. The Span.
ish communication will be translated
and its contents will be discussed by
the United States commissioners at
their usual daily session. Y
The Spaniaras, in their communica-
ton, reaffirmed the position which they
have assumed against the discussion
here of Spain's Philippine sovereignty.
They insist that the words ''shall deter
mine the control, disposition and gov
ernment of the Philippines" in Article
3 OF the peace protocol, do not warrant
any reference to Spain's withdrawal
from the Philippines except on her own
terms, and therefore the Spaniards pro-
pose arbitration OH the construction to
be placed OH the words 1.-The control,
disposition and government
Spanish Argument for Arbitration.
In signifying their willingness to SUBJ
NIT the Philippine article of the proto-
tOcol to third party for construction
the Spanish commissioners urged that
as there is obviously difference of
opinion regarding the phrase 1.-The con-
troll, disposition and government of the
Philippines, possibly the result of a
misunderstanding, the Spaniards should
no more be asked to surrender their
view than the Americans to surrender
theirs. The memorandum points out
that. a deadlock exists, which might be
broken by arbitration on the continent, to
which views the Spanish commissioners
are quite ready to submit. The latter
declare that they have no idea of sug-
gesting arbitration as to the main issue
which touches the national honor Of
both sides, but they are willing to ac-
cept exterior aid to clear the path of
1t is safe to say that the American
commissioners will not consent to in
woke exterior aid to cOnstrue the terms
Of their own protocol.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
TERESA IN BAD SHAPE.
Captain McCalla Believes the Vessel Can
not BE Saved.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.--Captaln Nc
Gala, who was sent to Cat island to
save the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa if
possible, after examining the vessel has
wired the navy department that in his
opinion it will be impossible to rescue
the ship. In his cablegram he says:
sAfter careful examination of the
stranded ship and situation and careful
consideration of instructions from de-
partment, appreciating great interest
taken by nation and government in fate
of Teresa, regret exceedingly to express
the opinion that it is hopeless to expect
to rescue the ship. Craven, Blow, Hob
son and Crittenden confirm my opinion" ="
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
MRS. STEVENS PRESIDENT.
w. G. T. u. Convention at st. Paul Elects
Officers.

w "a
Officers.
ST. PAUL, Nov. 16.-By an over
whelming majority Mrs. Lillian M. N.
Stevens of Portland, Me-, was elected to
the presidency of the w. C. 7. u, made
vacant by the death of Frances Willard.
Miss Anna Gordon of Wisconsin was
elected vice president at large, Mrs. S.
M. o. Fry of Illinois corresponding Sec
retary, Mrs. Clara Hoffman of Missouri
recording secretary, Mrs. Frances E.
Beauchamp of Kentucky assistant re-
cording secretary, and Mrs. Helen NJ
Barker Of Illinois treasurer.
A remarkable fact connected with the
election of the two leading general Of
fcers is that they are not only the choice
of the convention, but they now hold Of
fees which Frances E. Willard wanted
them to hold, and for which she hon
estly believed they were intimately
fitted. That wish alone would have
gone far toward securing their election,
but it is an added honor that the dele
gates wanted them also.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
CHAMBERLAIN AGAIN.
England's Colonial Secretary Makes More
Significant Utterances.

NSioAAdi ltsIetdiy
Significant Utterances.
LONDON, Nov. 17.--Joseph Chamber.
LAIN, who was the guest Of the Conserva.
hve club in this city, in replying to a
tOast to his health, spoke at length on
colonial matters. In part he said:
Experience has taught us that we
Fequlre better guarantee than paper
agreement to secure the policy Of an
Cpen door, The best security, in my
opinion, is the desire of other nations,
IKE Japan, Germany and the United
Plates, to preserve an open door. Japan
Z becoming an important power with
whom our relations throughout have
peen those of cordial friendship, while
with Germany and the United States,
Duf relations, | rejoice to say, are now
'iOSer and more cordial than they have
eeh Tor some time. Germany and the
Omled States are the two great com.
lerclal nations whose interests are
Paentleal with cur own"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
MUST QUIT BY JAN. I.
Government Again Refuses to Give Span.
iards More Time

iards More Time.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The govern.
ment has renewed and strengthened its
determination that the Spanish evacua.
ton OF Cuba and the American occupa.
ton shall not be deferred beyond Jan. /
next This sconclusion has been com.
municated to the Spanish government
within the last few days in answer to
an urgent request that the date of evac.
uation be put off because of the large
number OF Spanish troops remaining On
the island, who, it was presented, could
not be removed before Jan. /. Not be.
ing subject which could be treated by
the commissions at Paris or at Havana
the request of the Spanish government
was forwarded to Washington through
the French embassy, which received
also and forwarded by cable the refusal
OF this government to put off the date IF
American control.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
How to Look Good,

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition of all the vital
organs. If the liver Is inactive, you
have bilious look, if your kidneys
are affected, you have a pinched look.
Secure good health, and you will sure
ly have good looks Electric Bitters''
is good alternative and tonic. Acts
directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, purities the blood, cures
pimples, blotches and boils, and gives
a good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at Pioneer Drug
Store. so cents per bottle, 5,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
williams Programme.

Irn,a ,apElD' Nov. 1.-THE Spanish gov.
|EilGo' Gon' mas been advised that Empero,
|s,a1s uain Will arrive at Port Mahon,
l. H r;,, VI Minoroa, on Friday, and that
/ l. "a Ttil ~, reach Carthagena on Saturday,
Ehsa.,' a uaoiz on Sunday, His majesty viii
how lse the strictest incognito. Nc
(orto ois % VIII W, be rendered him, and the
|nass,a Oa@ ana the German warships will
f. V,s = exchange the usual naval salutes.
[ba spanish authorities will not board
~ imperial yacht HohenzoIlern
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
THE TERESA IN BAD SHAPE
Captain MCCalIa Visits Cat
Island and InSpeCts the
Lost Cruiser.
Expresses the Opinion That
the Vessel Cannot Be
Recovered.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 1G.-An in
cident has occurred at San Luis, about
% miles north of Santiago, which
caused great deal of i'll feeling among
the Cubans and considerable annoyance
amongst the United States military Off
GERS here. All the United States colored
regiments are encamped in the neigh
borhOod of San Luis. They were sent
there virtually to get them out of the
way because of the difficulty experienced
i'll managing them, as the colored Off
GERS seem to have little or no control
over their men. The trouble at San
Luis began in an attempt to arrest two
soldiers for abusing a Cuban working
man and stealing his hog. Lieutenant
Jose Ferrera, chief of General Woods
gendarmarie in that section, Spaniard,
but Cuban sympathizer and a man
whom General Wood knew to be able
and courageous,
Attempted to Make the Arrests.
The soldiers, who belonged to the Ninth
immunes, escaped. Soon after 30 armed
colored men, wearing the uniform of the
United States, attacked the house where
Lieutenant Ferrera was and kept up
regular fusilade, killing Lieutenant Fer
rera, Antonio Roman, an old man,
Emilio Betteran, a boy of IL, and baby
and wounding several others. Two sol
diers were killed in the affray. When
the news reached Santiago General
Wood left on special train for San
Luis. The American officers here all
passed the day with no little anxiety.
AT o'clock General Wood returned, re-
porting that after long investigation
he had come to the conclusion that all
the colored regiments were more or less
mixed up in the affray. He has offered
81 900 reward for the names of the men
who did the shooting.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
CouId Use Red Cross Nurses.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received at the
war department from General Otis:
Health conditions improving; only six
deaths in last eight days. Sick report
decreasing; five female nurses of the
Red Cross are doing excellent work in
hospitals here. Twenty competent fe-
male nurses who give strict attention to
work would render beneficial services"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
4 n1NCH LAND AT RAHIELAI

government Protests and the
:. Troops Re-Embark.
nAsSsoWAN, on the Red Sea, Nov. H.
AgVices have been received here from
iaSso' s' on the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb
iliniing the report of the recent
'non landing at Rahiela. The French
~ k,sr mot return to the warship until the
Ehaia han a authorities had protested against
Faeir presence ashore
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Half a Million for the Troops.

NEW YORK, Nov, 1.-THE transport
Berlin sailed for Cuba and Porto Rico
during the day. Major Fishback of the
paymaster's department and two assist
ants, who were ON board, carried $780,.
600 to pay off the troops
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
More Trouble on the Upper Swat,

SIMLA, Nov. 17.-Trouble is brewing
in the upper Swat valley, where the
notorious Mad Fakir,' at the head OF
900 men, is preparing to attack the
Nawab of Dir and create rising against
British rule.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
LUMBERMEN 'MEMORlALlZE
American Members of the Joint Commits
sion Asked to Let Lumber Alone.

"1"'' 11"'Nee' W H1t1V H~uIffUSI xk1Uues
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 17.-At a meeting
of representatives of the white and vel.
low pine industries of the states of Mich.
igan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Indian Terri.
tory, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi,
a memorial to the American commits.
sioners, members of the joint high com.
mission on the part of the United States
and Canada, has been adopted.
The memorial urges that the present
very low duty on lumber, amounting to
less than 20 per cent ad valorem, be not
further reduced and the lumber indus.
try be left undisturbed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Nurses for Manila.

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 17.-Miss Abbie
Fl. Zaner, directress of nurses at Port.
land hospital, has received dispatch
from Surgeon General Sternberg of the
United States army to proceed to Ma
Mia Immediately with as many trained
nurses as could be secured in Portland.
Miss Zaner has left for San Francisco,
accompanied by three trained nurses.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Still Discussing Reciprocity.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Anglo
American commission held a brief
formal session during the day, adjourn
ing in order that the separated confer
ences representing the two countries
might proceed. Reciprocity continues
to be the main subject under discussion.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Krag-Jorgensens for All.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Secretary AL
rer has decided that the United States
armories have progressed with the mm-
ufacture of Krag-Jorgensen rifles to a
point where he could undertake to arm
the entire army with this weapon. The
Springfelds in the hands of the soldiers
will be retired and turned into the
arsenals
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
NOblemen i'm Disgrace.

LEXINGTON, KY, Ecv, 16. - Baron
Waldadeck de Villamil, an Austrian
nobleman and captain of the Sevent'i
volunteer infantry immunes), is in dis
grace and has left for parts unknown.
A few days ago he was discharged from
his regiment for various offenses.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
TALKING RECIPROCITY.
Anglo-American Joint Commission Holds
u Short Session.

Short Session.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.--Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, premier of Canada, and Sir
James Winter, premier of Newfound-
land, have arrived to take their seats in
the Anglo-American joint commission.
Mr.. I. Jefferson Coolidge of Boston also
came on, thus completing the American
membership. The commission held
brief session at II o'clock and then gave
way to meetings of the British and
American members separately. These
separate conferences were for the pur-
pose of going over the grounds on which
reciprocity can be discussed. Attention
is now centered almost exclusively on
this topic.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
100 Active in Dreyfus, RebaIf

Ece has NoV: IA commissary of DO.
|ensa @s :, hotlhed NJ. Francis de Pros.
lcoporsiO sne Well known writer, political
|orraI rOiiist and Dreyfus agitator, of hi:
Hon. expulsion from the Legion OF
|ense,. Inns Is sequel to M. de Pros.
or tbo;a ;uelunclation of certain officers
i 'ie'f Treatment of Dreyfus
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Fifth Cavalry Mt Ponce.

brtnaonl noniNGIoN, Nov. 16.-The war de-
kicbinau. is informed that the transport
kard Sn Su with the Fifth cavalry on
bd thu aas arrived at Ponce, Porto Rico,
(ansno'. as as soon as ready the vessel will
Estiasa, The batteries now at Ponce
4'0 Tor service In Cuba,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Wisconsin Banking Law Defeated.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 16.-Returns
have been received from only 40 coun-
ties on the banking law, but these re-
turns indicate that it is defeated by Q
large majority.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
Spanish Position Is Absurd.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Times, COM
menting editorially upon the Spanish
suggestion of arbitration regarding the
philippines, refers to it as obviously
futile and absurd"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
IOWA ELOPEMENT TRAGEDY.

Lover Opens Fire on the Father of His
Intended and Is Killed.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Nov. 16.-A mur.
der caused by an elopement took place
at 1Op. M. near Thor. Anna Swanson
had eloped with F. Z. Frederickson and
the father started in pursuit. When he
had caught them Frederickson opened
fire, whereupon Swanson shot Fred
erickson dead
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13

The item in the French budget asking for S40,uoO,o00 for the improvement of the navy k an incident indicative of the times. The fact Is appreciated by all civilized governments that the warfare of the future will he more largely upon the high seas than by invasion of HI enemy'S territory. and more attention k being given To naval than 10 military equipment. In this commercial age the most effective fighting k that directed toward the destruction and intcrrup ton of commerce. and the interference with colonial relations. Great Britain was the first of the great nations to see this vantage ground and to occupy il. but the others are following briskly after her lead.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13

The presence i'll San Francisco of President McCay of Pitcairn island oh one of those rare visits which the dc. S.endants of the Bounty mutineerS make to the outside world calls atten- ton 10 the remarkable peace and hap pineSs i'll which this Pacific colony dWells. There are 13o in the island rc- public. living as a single family, very devout. healthy and eontented. There k Said to bc no contention from years end to years end and no ole is conreru- ed with what he or his neighbor owns. There k no advantage in the accumu- lation of goods or money, and of the latter little exists and Is not valued very highly by it's poSSeSsor. Seldom an inhabitaut eyer visits the rest of th' world. and when he docs it makes him homesiek for the peace and content of lis island again. BeliamyiteS and oth- ers with the community fever should uate that the Pitcairn republic iS Sur- cess=tirst. because il k completely iso- lated. and. second. because the colo uis's urr unt rach loaded down witt tao many theories about government.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13

Apropos of the large mortality by the inhalation of Illuminating gas, it is in- tereSting to note that the medical So- cieties of Pennsylvania are giving their attention to substitute for the gal lows. They have concluded that the most humane method of eXtinguishing the life of the criminal sentenced to death Is by the use of gas, and they propose to present q bill to the Lesisa- ture this winter providing for the change
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13

could not aggravate their offense or it's punishment. They raided back and forth across the Mexican line, killing white men and MeXicans, stealing stock. harassing the troops and creat- ing panic in Arizona and New Mex ico.
 The eight Indians did not stay with one another very long. The cavalry from Fort Bowie was in hot pursuit and over 10G cowboys and settlers joined in the chase for the fugitiyes Close pursuit forced the Indians to scatter, and during the next two and d half yeArS they one by one drifted back to the outskirts of the reservation. They have told stories, which have been yeri- fled, of the murders that Kid prompted among settlers, both north and south of the Rio Grande and the Rincon range of mountains. As for Kid himself, he is wandering along the border, killing people once ln while and getting credit for many murders and crimes, perhaps, which others commit. The Government finds it impossible to cap ture him. even with price of S6,O0O on his head.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13
SlE EA.Ssyg
 lEAs7TsH7S

As much bitterness and hate can be expressed in n word as can be fired out of gun.
 A good man finds good wherever he goes, because the good in him brings out good in others.
 Let woman be weighed down by responsibilities and she will far more frequently fight her own way out of them than succumb to them.
 Every honest occupation to which T man sets his hand would raise him into a philosopher If he mastered all the knowledge that belonged to his craft.
 There are few mortals so insensiblp that their affections cannot be gained by mildness, their confidence by sin cerity, their hatred by scorn or negIect.
 There Is no law with regard to eat Ing ard drinking and manner of living which can be laid down as applicable to all individuals. Each person must find out the law which applies to him self and obey 1t.
 Taste is not only a part and index of morality, 1t is the only morality. The first and last and trial question to any living being is, What do you likeT' Tell me what you like, and I'll tell what you are.
 Among all the virtues, humility. the lowest, is pre-eminent. It is the safest, because it Is always an anchor; and that man may truly be said to live most content in his calling who strives to live within the compass of 1t
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13
ANN VISITS THE W 4lTe HOUSE.
She Saw the President and Shook
 Hands with Him.

Aun. Ann Landram, an old colOred wolaau of Ghent, Ky, had saved enough money to luy her good home and furnish fl very substantially She had also purchased an upright piano. Just after the presidential election. when Harrison was elected, she inform ed the coloro1l citizens of the town that she was going to visit the President, says the Louisville Dispatch. Her de parture was q very quiet one-thc old carpet sack in her hand and the dress she had treasured for years. She was gone about four days, and when she returned her self-important air told you she had met the President. She said: "I dcs went to de house an knocked on de door. A waller nigger come to de door and say, Who Is you. and who you want to sec and I Sez, I don't want to see you possum head T want to see yor master
 He tried to shove me back, but I swung my carpet sack and he left me go. l went on in through de house des as l used to do down in old Mars Joel's, an q lady come laughin'-like an say, 'Aunty, here dis way and she fetched me in to whar de President sot wid some gentlemen. He had whiskers and body des like anyb,.ly else. an l shook hans wid him and tole him who I WIZ. and when l tole bout bein' de haid cook down at Marse Joel's. on Green River, an how l made yaller triggers stan roun'. like l done dat wun in de hall deS now. he laughed like he would bust. He had 'cm take me and git me something tu eat, an I didn't hesitate to drap some of de good things in my carpet sack. De lady what showed me through wuz mighty good woman. You didn't think WIZ going to git to see him. did you? Wall, l made up my min to see him an I pushed my way through, an 1 dun made up my min to see God, an I'm gwine to push my way right through till I git to whar he's at."-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13

Mrs. Annie Besant makes a touching appeal in New York newspaper for famine-Stricken India, and If half she relates is true the conditions in some parts of that country are terrible. but We do not see why America should be called upon to relieve distress in q British province. Great Britain has milked India dry for two generations. and her government and people have been glutted with substance wrung from q proud-spirited and conquered people. If the English had spent half building reservoirs and ilrigating ditches famine might have been un- known.