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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-06-28

The instant the Hotchklss guns were
fred the hillsides gave forth volley
after volley from the Mausers of the
Spaniards. Crawling along the edge
of the road and protecting themselves
as much as possible from the
Fearful Fire of the spaniards
the troopers watched the base of the
hill and when any part of a Spaniard
became visible they fired. Never for
an instant did they falter.
In the meantime away off to the left
could be head the cracks of Colonel
Woods men and the regular firing Of
the Spaniards. Over there the Amer.
ican losses were the greatest. Colonel
Woods men went squarely into the
trap set for them by the Spaniards and
only the unfaltering courage of the
men in the face of fire that would
even make a veteran quail prevented
what might easily have been disaster.
AS it was Troop L, the advance guard,
under the unfortunate Captain Ca.
prom, was almost surrounded and but
for the reinforcements hurriedly sent
forward every man would probably
have been killed or wounded.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-06-28
TITLE MUST COME SOON.

Bet Lines Near Santiago Almost
within Hailing Distance.
rRAGUA, June %, via Kingston. ia.
ga, June z7.-~Troops of the United
Ees and Spaniards are almost face to
and only four miles apart, Picket
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-06-28
Creamery Butter.

Brookings Creamery Butter can be
had at either Atoms or Ohrans' meat
markets, fresh from the creamery
each day. 7-3w
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-06-28

evilla, where the Spaniards were ex.
ected to make stand, and occupied
10 hills to the right and left.
# Two miles beyond, far out in front
M the American forces and occupying
&c roads leading to Santiago, is
&Erce of 800 Cubans under General
XArlos Gonzales. The entire Cuban
my under direction Of General Ca
Ito Garcia, is massing for
@H Co-Operative Attack on Santiago,
Arcia, with 5000 Cubans, is expected
pm the interior before nightfall,
pile from Azeradoros, 20 miles to the
est of Santiago, 1000 Cubans arrived
ring the day.
There are no Spaniards in the entire
hntry between Baiquiri, where most
the American troops were landed,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-06-28
PRAISE AMERICAN PLUCK.
Work OF Our Troops in Cuba Meets Eng
Iish Approval.

Work OF Our Troops in Cuba Meets Eng
Iish Approval.
LONDON, June 27.-The London pa.
pers are unanimous il praising the
pluck and fighting qualities which the
Americans have displayed in the skir.
mishes before Santiago de Cuba. After
the scare caused by rating too cheaply
the Spaniards' knowledge of bush
fighting, which cost the Americans
dearly, the experience probably will
teach them a useful lesson for the
future.
There is considerable comment as to
Admiral Camara's movements. His
stopping at Port Said is puzzling, but
the assumption is that he is probably
waiting fresh instructions.
GRANITE FALLS, Mimi, June "a. -
Joseph OFT, who beat out his wife's
brains short time ago, plead guilty to
the charge of murder in the first de-
gree, and was sentenced by Judge
Qvale to be hanged three months from
now,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
NEW YORK JUSTICE.
A city In which ~ Rival is Not Held
In Grcnt Estccm.

As is generally known, il is pun
ishable oiTense i'm the state OF New York
for any person to attempt TO take his
life, although il is not so, if the attempt
be successful-w which makes self1mur-
der somewhat different, legally, from
the other kind. As is also very general
liz known, New York, individually and
collectively, is disposed to forever point
the finger Of scorn at her large and
growing neighbor, Philadelphia.
Not long ago prisoner was before a
New York judge charged with attempt
ed suicide, and the judge, being man
who lived on Easy street, whore ii was
sunny in winter and shady in summer,
frowned fiercely on the culprit because
he couldn't understand how any man
would want to quit this life until he was
forced to do so.
"Your honor" pleaded the culprit,
looking into the frowning face Of the
justice, "there were mitigating circum-
stances"
The judge frowHed more flercely Mt
the thought OF Offering an excuse for
SUCH crime, and said nothing.
"But there were, your honor" insist
ed the prisoner "The firm | am work
ing for informed me last Saturday night
that ! would have TO go TO Philadelphia
TO live, as they were compelled to make
n change"
The judges entire demeanor under
went a rapid transformation.
"Great goodness" he exclaimed In n
Mortified tone, "the prisoner is acquit-
ted and the clerk will please make out a
warrant for the arrest OF the firm for
assault with intent TO kill. Washing
ton Ctnr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
THE WANDERER.

Al erowsy dawn left the gate-so very
long ago,
whether that home be memory or dream !
hardly know.
The cloud-hung visions OF the fhorn were
far more real then
Than now are thronging city streets and
cries OF eager men.
The hours ere yet the sun was high were
like etcrnties,
But now how swift the shadows run, how
near the darkness Isl
All, welll IT'S aye the happiest day comes
swift TO even-song;
with merrier comrades never yet did pill
grim pass along.
The paths that widest seem TO part still
winding turn and meet;
Perchance they do but homeward lead
again our wandering feet.
Familiar faces vanish. but the voices vi
brate still.
And nothing now seems far away. at the
ending OF the hin.
To one warm hand alone / cling, as fast
the night grows late.
And crave that we may come at last to-
gether at the gate.
william Cranston Lawton, In Century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
Difficulties In the Way OF Pending
Negotiations.
VIII lie Made with Ger
many. France. south American
Republics and Britain's West
Indian Colonies.

Negotiations looking TO the establish
ment of reciprocal trade relations are
now pending between the United
States and nearly all the countries of
Europe and South America. The reci-
procity commission has had this work
in hand In behalf of the United States
under the direction of Commissioner
Kasson. and is now engaged in obtain
ing statistical and other information
bearing upon the question. Under Sec
ton 3 of the tariff Of 1897 the articles
for reciprocity are limited. consisting
for the most part OF crude tartar. wines,
brandies, paintings and statuary. Sec
ton extends this so as 10 permit the
president 10 make treaties, which. when
approved by congress. will reduce any
OF the duties Of the act not more than
90 per cent. In Section 3 there is also
a retaliatory clause. enabling the presi-
dent TO impose a duty on tea and coffee
IL he thinks the United States is un-
justly Disseminated against.
Under Section 3 the only countries
that have manifested desire 70 nego-
:
and these countries also wish TO avail
themselves Of the provisions Of Section
4. For this reason il is regarded ms
doubtful whether any reciprocity ar
rangement can be completed without
It's submission TO congress in the form
OF treaty.
American Meats ana German Sugar.
In any treaty or arrangement with
Germany ii may be taken for granted
that American meats and German
sugar will. as under the treaty nego-
tiated by President Harrison's admins
tration, form the principal basis Of ex-
change. The Dingley law provides that
when a foreign government phys n
bounty on the production Of sugar the
United States shall impose an equiyn-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

tive duties upon the principal exports
from the United States into that
country. France expected that the
present congress would largely increase
the duties upon wines. silks. woolens.
gloves and other articles usually inn
ported from France. and that she would
have more ground 10 trade on il she
took previous action.
Negotiations for reciprocity were sup
posed at one time TO be fairly well un-
der way. Nj. Patenotre. the French am
bassador, was priding himself upon the
completion of an agreement regarding
the limited list OF articles named above
before he left Washington for his new
post at Madrid. but careful investiga-
ton by the United States experts leads
TO the belief that the privileges Of
fered by France were not sufficient to
justify concessions by this country.
France has a maximum tariff. but the
minimum tariff has already been grant
ed to many of her important neighbors.
Nothing more than this was offered 10
the United States. and IL has been felt
that we should secure important con-
sessions regarding live animals and
canned meats before making a discrim-
ination In favor OF French wines and
works of art.
1t is also learned that a bill is pending
in the legislative assembly Of France,
which is being pushed toward passage,
imposing q still higher duty upon GER
tain products imported into France.
which will practically make THAT coun-
try n closed market so far as the United
States are concerned.
The admission Of American meats win
undoubtedly he insisted upon in any
treaty with either France or Belgium,
and there is reason 20 believe that un-
less this concession be given and the
French authorities take steps 60 prevent
the passage of the bill referred TO the
reciprocity negotiations now in prog
ress will fail. In such case IL is an
ticipated that the French government
will retaliate by imposing the maxi
mum tariff under it's laws upon Ameri-
can products which now enjoy the bene-
fit Of the minimum tariff.
The Case OF Brazil.
With Brazil, the retaliatory provision
OF the Dingley act, SO far as IL applies TO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
COMMENT AND OPINION.

EyDollar wheat seems 10 have come
10 stay II arrived about the time the
prospect Of paying in debased money
disappeared. st. Louis Globe-Dcmo-
crat
EyThe voice which John II. Mclean
thought he heard summoning him TO
Ohio TO take the senatorship appears to
have been something else. - Chicago
Tribune.
ryEven the better class of democrats
agree that the fight which alleged mem
bers OF his own party are making
against Mr.. Hanna is disgraceful and
has no political precedent.-Cleveland
Leader.
ryThe Dngley law Is all right. The
stocks Of goods rushed in TO get the
benefit Of the low democratic Wilson
duties are being worked Oft and the
new rates are beginning 10 get fair
show Result-an increase OF customs
receipts for December OF 81 900, 900 over
those OF November and n surplus rev.
enue Of Si.75O,O00 after all expendi-
lures have been made.-Troy Times.
GZFortunate Is the country in the re-
turn OF Senator Hanna, and doubly for
tunate Is IL IN the defeat OF those who
tried 20 make treason respectable and
party fealty n byword. The opponents
Of Mr.. Hanna, those who fought him
in the open, as well as the sneaks and
camp followers. did their worst and
failed The victory, under the circum-
stances, Is more significant than ~
would have been had there been no
treason in the republican cSmp.--Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
rvYoung Mr.. Rryan's little theories
that II would be proper and honest Cor
the debtors OF the country 20 pay on
their mortgages and other debts In
50-cent dollars because since they had
borrowed those dollars wheat and 9TH
cr articles bad decreased TO one-half
their former value. thus approaching
gold, have fallen rather fiat since wheat
went up 90 one dollar. and the farmers
OF the country have been paying on
those debts with dollars worth 100 cents
cach.-Clncinnatl Commercial Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Whatever may be the result, IL need
not hold business back, and il will not
That the vast energies OF the people do
not hang upon tariff bills has been
amply demonstrated in the past. a few
millions Of deficit in the treasury are
but the merest trife in the vast stream
OF industrial and commercial energy
that sweeps on In its Irresistible course,
impclled by the necessities OF 70,Oo0,o0O
Of consumers at home and great and
growing demand for our products
DECENTRALIZATION Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
hints worth uccaipr

Silk handkcrchiefs and ribbons
should be washed in salt water and
ironed wet Go look well.
Velvet or plush that has become
creased and whose nap is matted should
he dampencd on the under side with
clear water. Then hold the goods tight
over the face OF hot flatiron and run
over the married piece with clothes
brush.
lt is n very great mistake TO keep
choice lace for years without washing.
Many women believe that IL Is ruined
by soap and water, and will keep some
cherished length for years and years,
turning yellow with age and rotting
with the dust IL has accumulated TIL II
really drops TO pieccs.-Chicago Rec.
ord.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

coffee, will come into play. so that the
country has practically been compelled
TO open negotiations. An extensive flour
milling interest has grown up in that
country since the date OF the last reci-
procity treaty, and the duty on flour is
now heavy. Any attempt TO remove or
reduce it in reciprocity provision
would meet with strong opposition
from the milling interests. ON the
other hand the United States is the prin-
cipal market for Brazilian coffee, and
coffee sthe chief staple Of that country.
IT we should shut our ports against
Brazilian coffee or impose a heavy duty
il would ruin the planters OF Brazil, and
the government would make any sacri-
flee orconcession to preserve the present
situation. Brazil Is also the chief source
OF the worlds rubber supply, and we
take 90 per cent. OF the product. We
also take the largest part OF her hides,
and what little sugar she ships comes to
the United States.
Petroleum Interests Apprchcnsive.
Petroleum is another important
American interest that claims consider
alton in any reciprocity deal that may
be made with European countries The
threat OF retaliation by European gov
ernments i'm the shape OF increased
duties on American mineral oils is re-
garded as serious menace 10 the oil
interest, and has created considerable
alarm in the powerful interests engaged
in the production and transportation OF
petroleum. IL is felt that our European
market is endangered Last year we sent
TO the continent over 300, 1000, 900 gallons
Of petroleum. valued az 500 100000, OF
which Germany took more than one
third
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

The calamity bowls Of the opposition
press in relation TO the financial condi-
ton Of the government are as basclcss
as the fabric az bad Mluneap-
oils Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

lent countervailing duty. Last year
we received from bounty-paying Euro
pean countries about 600.000,000 pounds
of sugar. and the question is therefore
an important one. II is q nice point for
lawyers whether the 90 per cent. reduc-
ton is 20 per cent. Of the duty imposed
by Schedule + Of the bill, or 20 per cent
of that duty plus the countenailing
duty. The point is important. as the
duties are practically prohibitory.
Under the reciprocity treaty with
Germany we imported from that coun-
try So.475.615 worth Of sugar in 1893
and Sl1,063.s9s in 1894. In 1895. after
the duty was imposed, our imports
dropped TO S494O, SAC. but in 1896 they
increased again to Sl0,40l,17 from
which a revenue OF $l.s26, 440 was col
lected last year.
Steps have already been taken 10 ar
range a reciprocity convention with
Great Britains West Indian colonies,
the home government having been pc
titioned by British Guiana 10 take inn
mediate action looking TO the admis-
sion of her raw sugar product 10 the
United States on favorable terms. 9th
err countries have since followed, and
work is proceeding satisfactorily. The
British colonies which secured reciproc-
ity treaties under the Mckinley law
were Barbados. Guiana. jamaica Lee
ward islands. Trinidad and Windward
islands. The treaties were negotiated
between Sir Julian Pnuncefote and Sec
rotary Blaine on February /. 1892. and
President Harrison put them into effect
the same day by proclamation.
When the last treaties were made
these colonies had an export trade
amounting 10 about S330O00O0 n year.
and their imports amounted TO about
the same In value. The main shipments
10 the United States were; Sugar, $s.-
10000; fruits. $a.iOO.00O; coffee, Sl7.-
600; cocoa 100000; drugs and chem
icas. Ss5s.000. The shipments from the
United States 20 the colonies were main
1y breadstufrs, provisions. manufac-
lures OF iron. steel and wood and cot
ton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
French Retaliation.

In anticipation OF an effort by the
United States 10 negotiate n reciprocity
treaty in favor OF our -four and provi-
sions. the French government has in
creased its rates Of duty upon nearly
all the articles imported from this coun-
Try. The duties on pork are particular
~ injurious.
The French government makes no
secret ~ It's motive In placing prohibit
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11

dore Dewey's Manila victory would
lessen the opposition to the annexa-
ton of Hawaii in the senate, by max
ing the necessity of our controlling
Hawaii for naval and military pur-
poses apparent, but Senator Davis,
chairman of the committee on foreign
relations, was compelled to admit af-
ter consulting numerous senators that
it had not. Consequently the annex
alton treaty will not be acted upon
for the present. If such action should
at any time be considered necessary,
President Mckinley will not hesitate
to hoist Old Glory over Hawaii and
take possession as war measure.
President Dole has formally offered
Hawaii to President Mckinley.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
PUBLISHED WEEKLY

We publish tbis paper for the
benefit Of all who WISH to
better themselves financially.
You all know that Morris is
a great trade centerl Yes, it
is, but bow much more trade
centers bere than three years
ago. Why2 All on accouDt Of
tbe New Store"
Do you remember what
prices you paid for goods
tben7 Compare WITH now,
What is the result7 What was
tbe cause7 The New Store"
Yes, sir, upd yes mann; and
tbis New Store" Will coD-
tinue to keep prices down
where they SHOULD be.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11

made colonialism curse to civiliza-
ton. But in the end the better senti-
ments must prevail and sober Sec
ond thought will decree that the
United States shall stand in this war
only for humanity and not for revenge
or conquest. SPANS national crimes
have accumulated for four centuries
and she must now drink the cup of
bitterness, but in it all the United
States is only the instrument of God,
and no unworthy war-cry or unworthy
conquest should soil our fair
escutcheon.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
War.

Looks like it, doesD't it7
Yes, war is on and liable to
continue for months.
What Will be the resuIt7
High prices for wheat aDd all
kinds Of stock.
We capt go to war. Too
old! Am sorry, Aren't your
But we Will stay here aDd war
CD high prices.
Read our coIuDns and come
dDd see the editor and smoke.
Neighbor, good evening,
where bave you been all doy7
Oil to the New Store" at
Morris.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11

dore Dewey used petroleum bombs in
the destruction of the Spanish feet in
Manila harbor and afterwards in
bombsrding the city of Manila, is
merely another Spanish lie. Petro'
leum bombs have never been used by
the United States navy.
*** .
ALTHOUGH it will probably not be
possible to get vessel in time for it
to participate in the war, President
Mckinley and senators and represent
atives generally are much pleased
with the spirit which sctuated the
wealthy Hebrews of Ohio to contrib
ute the money to purchase a first class
wsrship to be presented to the United
States for use against Spain and
many kind words of the Hebrews are
heard. It is not the first time that
they have given practical demon
strait IN of their patriotism.
***
In oRDE to see active service in the
field, Lieutenant Colonel Theod ore
Roosevelt, who has just resigned the
position of assistant secretary of the
navy, will proceed at once to San An
tonic, Texas, where his regiment of
rough riders are. Col Wood is al
ready there.
~
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY greatly sur
prised the Georgia congressional del
egstion, which had caucused and Sc
lected man to be appointed brfga-
der general in the volunteer army by
declining to appoint their man. He
took occasion to tell them that no
amount of political or social influence
would cause him to give commissions
toimen who lacked military expert
ence. To his personal friends the
president has not hesitsted to saw
that his experience during the late
war with social and political generals
was sufficient to prevent his making
any such.
%s*
1T WAS not supposed that Commo-
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CON-
VENTION, s7th DISTRICT.
OFFICIAL GALLO

Notice is hereby given that a convention
of the Republican parry in and for the 57th
Legislative District of Minnesota (com-
prising the counties of Grant, Stevens and
Traverse) will be held In the village of
Herman, Mimi, the Goth day of July, 1898
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of plac-
ing in nomination a candidate for the
Office of State Senator, and two candidates
for the office of Representative for SAID
district, TO be voted for at the November,
1898, general election, and to transact such
further business as may properly come
before said convention.
All county conventions throughout the
district, held to select delegates to said
convention, will be held on the 2Srd day OF
June, 1898.
The basis of representation to be five
o. delegates at large from each county
and one additional delegate theretrom tor
each one hundred 900 votes or major
fraction thereof cast for President NC
Kinley in 1896. ~,
Under said apportionment the respect
i've counties in said district will be enti-
tied to representation as follows; Grant
Is; Stevens Is; Traverse IL.
All voters who are in sympathy with
the principles advocated by the Repuo-
1ican party and desire its success regard
less of their past political affiliations are
invited to participate in the selection OF
delegates to this convention.
All primary elections for this COnyen-
ton must be held as prescribed in the
Primary Election Law enacted in 1895, as
amended in 1897. i
Dated May 4, 1898.
S. w. FRASER,
J. A. STONEBERG,
OLE A. PIKOP,
J. D. GILLESPIE,
District Committee.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11

ply to the question whether or not he
would be candidate for reelection
this fall he stated that if the people
of the district were satisfied with his
record and felt inclined to confer upon
him the honor of reelection he
would certainly not refuse. The dis
trict has never had a more able or
conscientious representative in the
senate than Mr.. Jones, and there is
little doubt but that a majority of the
voters will favor keeping him there
for another term.-Wheaton Gazette
Reporter.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
Shoes.

Good morDiDg! Brought my
wife and family from away
beyond Hancock to fit them
out in shoes! They tell me
bere is tbe place to get the
best fittipg. the most durable
shoes in the county. Wife,
what do you thiDk of that7
Glad we came, aren't WEI
Don't little Jim look proud7
See him kick Can't kick a
boIe through those shoes,
Jimmy, =
Bess looks like a queen,
doesn't sbe2
Tell Heoly we'll come again,
Good bye.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
Clothing,

Yes. am going to get mar
ried Dext week. Am going
down to Morris, though | live
within q mile Of Hermop. apd
get my wedding outfit, a new
suit, bat, shirt and peck tie.
If get the suit ! was look
ing at, Beckie Will marry me
tomorrow.
Morris tribune., 1898-05-11
CAPES.
Skirts, Shirt Waists.

AD out Of breath. ID agreot
hurry. Just got in from near
Starbuck.
! hear you bove some ready
made silk skirts and lovely
shirt waists. and the latest
thing in capes. Am going
east on the first train, no tiDe
to get a dress made. Oh bow
lovely! Just what | want. So
glad | come. Cap be in St,
Paul tomorrow. Thdpks.
Good Bye.
PERCALES the best.
CORSETS fiDest patterns.
SILKS a pew lot.
DRESS trimmings, laces and
embroideries.