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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-12
NEW SETTLEMENT IN THE OCEAN.
Forty Mon Living on Christmas Island,
Which Was Said to he Worthless.

AbAabhg
Which Was Said to he Worthless.
There is no speck In the ocean big enough to
set foot on where men arc not settling down
nowadays, II they think there is a chance OF
making a little money. This ia how 1t happens
that about forty men are living to-day on
Christmas Island. one OF the lonely spots In the
Indian Ocean, about 200 miles south OF Java.
The island Is shaped something like a dumb
bell. Is about ten miles long and In its widest
part has a width OF about five miles.
In 1897 the British surveying vessel Flyinp
Fish was ordered to make an examination of
the island. 1t found an anchorage place In one
OF the little bays and n number OF men were
landed. They reported that the islam was OF
little value, and no serious attempt at explora-
ton was made. A few years later 1t was discoy-
cred that rich beds OF phosphate of lime are on
the island. and in 1898 Mr.. Andrew Ross. brother
OF tho man who owns the Cocos Keeling Islands.
made the journey TO Christmas Island and de-
cldeu That money was to be made by set
ting there. He went back for his family
and a few men from Cocos and then returned
to the island. Near the shores OF Flying
Fish Cove a number OF su bstantial houses have
been erected. Wells have been sunk and fruit
trees ana cocoanut palms planted, and a small
experimental plantation Of coffee has also been
made. The results thus far leave no doubt
that the island is well suited for coffee growing.
In May. last year. Mr.. Ross had Just imported a
number OF coolies from Java TO make tho neces-
sary preparations for working the valuable de-
posts OF phosphate OF limo. The population
then numbered about forty.
Most OF the island Is covered with forest. Its
climate is delightful. and during the greater
part OF the year bles a hot summer tenn
pcred by sea breezes. In the rich phosphatie
SOIL the trees grow to great height. Animal
life is seldom abundant on oceanic islands, and
Christmas Island Is no exception. There ara
only five species OF mammals. two kinds Of
rats. a shrewmouse and two bats. The pres
ence OF the rats and the mouse must be ac-
counted for by surprising that they drifted 10
the island on floating wood. while the bats
reached 1t by flight. Owing to the abundance
OF food and the absence Of enemies. the rats
swarm everywhere Birds OF passage appear in
the rainy season, and Include many varieties
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

\ Cuban wan play founded n4pon our
late war with Spain should be an at
traction above all others 10 win the
hearts OF oxr citizens. The Prisoner oil
Spiin is said to contain some well
known actors. The unfaiialg success OF
this play is in part owing the splendid
and picturesque scenery with which tho
piece tx dressed-the stage settings ARE
accuratei in detail as they are beautiful
in effect. The comedy - iirst class aud
the dramatic element is singalarly
fascinating, possessing i.s it does a stir
ring and romantic martial spirit. tenn
rseed with the qualities of a refined
sud high class drama. Tie play is in
every way deserving oil the remarkable
success which has attended Ii, To be at
| opera HOUSE, Ian. D.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
A Word for Fit. SiSsetOu.
Roslyn, So. OAK, Jan. 3, 100

Roslyn, So. Oak, Jan. 3, 1899.
Editor Reporter and Farmer.
As this is the week for the w~iseaecrs to
begin business at Pierre, a line from one
OF che tax payers may not be out Of place
most especially as all u public institu-
tons seem to be too small for the grow
ing population Of our state and / often
hear Of increased appropriations (which
means increased taxation) to enlarge
the present bindings or build new ones.
In face Of the above facts would 1t not be-
a wise move to use the vacant buildings
at TT. Sisseton instead of building . new
asylum for the insane. DO not imagine
that | am DESTROYS of adding to our pre-
SEN Populistic majorities In this corner
of the state by importing lunatics but
from a business point it seems as II
those buildings could and ought to be
made use OF instead of the state paying
a man to look after the buildings with
any return. In does look rs IL that vast
amount of property might be made avail
able and do service to the public, situat-
ed as it Is in one of the most healthful
and picturesque localities In S. d., what
a village it would make Tor . Normal
school or in fact any other state institu-
ton. Fred Ii. Russell,
Rosiyn. q. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
Keep Posted on Legislation.

by sending xi.o0 cents to the. under.
signed you will receive during the com
Ing Legislative session the Pierre Daily
Free Press containing a fac simile copy
Of every bill introduced in each house,
within rs hours after Introduction, to-
getaer with II report of Legislative doings
aud the progress each day of legislation
and other interesting Information. Send
now. w. q. Yates, State Printer,
y. G. Dewcll. Pub. Free Press
Address, Yates 4 DcwelL, Pierre, = u
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
A Find Piese OF colsr Work.

IA eSperienced.art critic gives il as
his opinion that there sill he no hand
scsaer piece of color work issued this
year than Hoods SarsasMrilla Calendar
Tor 1899. 1t is not only useful, but
artistic md beautiful. and up to dates.
The charming "iHM<3cAn Girl whose,
beautiful f'ae appears with a ~delicutelv
painted flas in the background, makes
IL pleasing feature which anyone will be
pleased 80 have before him the whole oil
1899. We suppose druggists will have.
this Calendar, or u copy may be ostain-
ed bS sending & cents to G. /. Hood <
To-. lowell, Mass.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

Did Won know that the Elevator Store
Keeps the fs:est S~auerkraut in town,
and the price only 80 cts per gallon
Try it.
The Redaeld College Quartette were
greeted Tuesday evening by . large
audience, who thoroughly enjoyed the
delightful program presented. Much
was anticipated from this popular college
organization and fully were all a~nticips.
tions realized. The music, singing and
impersOnations were fine aud strongly
u Illustrated the strides being made In
these arts by the lsedfield institution.
The quartette numbers were the popu-
lar favorites, "The Mill" and .The Tack
being especially well received. Mr..
Kings violin and mandolin selections
were heartily encOred, a. was Miss
Kings solo. Mr.. Lavender possesses q
fine tenor voice which was heard 10
advantage in "The Star Of Bethlehem"
Miss Thomas ably sustained her repuss-
lion as an elocutionist, her readings and
impersonations being decidedly clever.
Nor the least acceptable number on the
program was the baritone solo Of /. r.
Patch. "Prexy" may be proud OF HE
reception, accorded him ss much as the
man as the artist. Before the final
number, sweet old sAnnie Laurie, was |
given, Pres. Patch made . short address
outlining the work being done BY the
and calling attention to the edu-
c%ational advantages offered by the insti-
tuition. 1t was an evening Of charming !
entertainment and we hope the Quartette
will meet with a gratifying patronage
on their tour. They deserve IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
Strayed.

From my premises 4 miles northeast
Of Webster, / dark iron grey hosse-5
years old weight 100 lbs j dark irsn
grey mare 4 years old. weight 100 lbs.
/ sorrel mare pony, years old, weight
TOO lbs. Any Information leading to
the recovery OF the same will be- thank
fully received. William Dartleson.
Wehsfpy = II
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
City Council Proceedlnga.

Webster, 8. d., Jan. 2. 1899.
The CRY Council meet in Fireman
Hall at its regular meeting, Monday
evening Jan. 2, 1899. with the follow
ing members present: +. W. Small,
Mayor, H.. g.. Tegtneier. c. Hawkinson,
Paul Gruby, John Winter, Aldermen.
Minutes of the previous NEE ting were
read and approved.
The following bills we're presented and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
Noticc OF DlssOlutsOa.

Notice is hereby given that the firm Of
kohlhase and Mas Is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All accounts will ba
settled by and with William Mas who
viii continue tho business.
Dated Dec. 27th 1898.
Edward Kohlhase.-
William Mas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

WEBSTER FIRE
w DEPARTMENT..
DAVID WILLIAMS, Chief.
r. W. PARLIMAN, 1st Assistant.
w. C. KENDALL, 2nd Assistant.
K. r. FOSTER, Treasurer.
WIN. HI. II. MENslNG, Secretary.
CLINICAL NO. Hook 4 LApDER No. 1
Tbos. Wbelsp, Captain. E.W. Taylor, Captain
BUCKET BRIGADE No.
l., q. Ocbsenreiter, Captain.
Regular meetings held at Fireman
Hall 1st and 3rd Thursday eve
of each month.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

itical and
with your
welcome
D..
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
Webster CO-opsratiYs Creamery ca

The annual meeting Of the Cream cry
Go. will be held at the Court House on
Saturday, January 7th, at one O'Clock
shurp. All stockholders are requested
to be present.. BY order OF ". Il. Bates,
President.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

aberdeen Bread all kinds o.; also
Cakes, Cookies aud Lady Fiagers from
the same bakers. Try them, For
Sale ut liaXters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05
Write it 1899.

\ Write it 1899.
\ Did you swear oil?
Il Colds are prevalent.
4 2So below, Friday a. III.
II How is your annual swear off?
L. A. Grippe is visiting i'll town.
4 Aberdeen Bread 5 cents at-Baxters.
Ora Hanna was up from Waubav Fri
1ay.
The hest line OF Clothing at II. C. Tegt
|heier's.
4 House to rent enquire OF ". HI H.
Iensing.
n Stamp Photos-alI styles and sizes at
ihe Star Gallery.
Il Mrs. f. c. Warner has been on the
tck list this week.
See the Moving Pictures at the opera
Hpuse SatuIday Hishb'
u Ticket No. G6G6 wins the Garland
Rauge at 0. & Smai's.
W. S, Paul and Nellie Wayland were
n from Waubay Fridays
u Henry Hanson got home Friday from
III six weeks visit IN Wisconsin.
XW
Read the communication from Otto
u ohlhase elsewhere in this issue.
81 Ross has just received a sample of
d. 1899 Crescent. Call and see it.
Eight day Alarm Clocks, guaranteed
lohly So 00-at Ross the jewelers..
Fresh Bread at the City Bakery, 5
1c8lt a LOAF eight loaves Tor % cents.
Lazells Perfumes-fragrant and re-
fSfshing-at Peabody's Drug Store.
g ohm Bailie was over from Pierpont
Hiday on a visit to his brother Fred.
Percy Peabody returned Monday
xfeht to his medical studies at U. OF NJ.
Moneyto loan on approved
4ecurity. Z. w Taylor.
fomething new for the Ladies, what is
m Corsets, the latest out at Tegt-
&ier's.
+. Pitsor and family spent New
Xebrs with Geo. Lemon and family, OF
Subay.
eft in Post Office, q pair OF mittens.
ner can have same by paying for
notice.
rs. y. Il. Rowlee, OF Cresco, Iowa, is
ting her brother-in-law, III. w. Row
8lnd family.
+. and Mrs. Barney Gertes, OF Rusk
&nship, are the parents OF u fine girl
b Dec. 10th.
fed Bailie spent n few days last week
his folks on the homestead in
per township.
ater-deliyered to all parts OF the
nom Nick Smiths Spring-Leave
RS at Bakers. tt
pr Coatsl Fur Coatsll An A No. /
Slan Ruifalo Coat for $16.00-at
Tegtmeier's.
~ Lazell Extracts-and you will
T Use any other perfume-at Pea
Drug Store.
{. Goodell departed Monday for
rtown W here he will remain iorthe
M nee of the winter.
Join II Moore is nursing "A very
81 right hand, inflammation having set
he result d q silver.
Hyil close out from now on all Eur
: at the actual cost. Now is your
ne'- G. Tegtmeier.
victor Rohie aud j. J. Adams OF
Henorter force returned Monday
their holiday outing.
0tN nfos. gave q M~asquarade ball
p restaurant Tuesday night, which
ehloyed 10y a big crowd.
ariy N January j. Boucher, senior,
lun.or, will open a butcher shop at
%pster.-Clark Pilot-Review.
ne best line OF Dress Goods and
innings atH. C.. Tegtmeier's. Ladies'
buy until You see his line.
fiore ordering a Tombstone, call on
'ahilh x Foster and see what they
70 Offer, 1t viii pay you.
IVY body welcomed II, e cold wealth
su'ihg too much summer weather
lHi.
"ia'aih y roster take orders Ior all
marble work. Let them figure
''uf JOB before placing your order.
shannon was in this city between
Jus Wednesday. Joe is the same old
= Vi yore, when he used 10 be boss
renter at Fort S~isscton.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-05

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.
Chicago Milwaukee 1 81. Paul ny
H. & d. DIVISION
Passenger East 10:41 p. m. Daily
West AGO D.. m. "
Way freight East $50 q. m. Exc sptSun,
West 1886 D. m. !.
Thro' Freight West 1908 D. m. Daily.
Freight trains snbjectt to abandonment.
-E. A. BRADLEY, Agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
"A BrOughtOn, West.

penetrates the skin, conveys a poison
through two oriflces connected with little
gland that seoretes the venom. Frightful
results have been attributed in story to
the poison of the scorpion, but the fact
seems to be that it Is no more dangerous
than that of the honey bee. This re-
mark applies to the scorpions of the Unit
ed States, which in Arizona and elsewhere
in the Southwest are sufficiently numer-
Gus and formidable. In tropical regions,
however, larger species of scorpion occur.
and these, having poison glands, are more
dangerous Sometimes, as is the case also
with tarantulas, they are brought to the
Northern states in punches of bananas,
and are apt Under such circumstances to
create surprises. But, though the sting
of scorpion causes much swelling and
pain. there is no authentic case Of death
resulting therefrom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
BEARS RELIEF EXPEDITION.
Another Glorious Page in History
of American Scnmen.

Another Glorious Page in History
of American Scnmen.
Washington, Jan. 17.-President McKin-
ley to-day sent a message to Congress re-
counting as another glorious page in the
history of American seamen" the valorous
deeds of the officers and men of the reve-
nue. cutter Bear, in rescuing the imper-
lied whaling fleet in Arctic waters last
year.
The President tells of the fitting out
of the expedition under Capt. Francis Tut
tie of the revenue cutter service, the dan
gers and difficulties of the trip. and OF
the overland expedition by which First
Lieutenant David H. Jarvis Second Lieu
tenant Ellsworth p. Barthol and DR.. Sam
uel J. Cobb, carried RENDERS to tempo
rarily meet the wants of the whalers. AZ
ter a graphic recital of the periis en-
countered the message adds
THE hardshps and perils encountered
by the members of the overland expedi
ton in their great journey through an
almost uninhabited region, a barren waste
of ice and snow, facing death itself every
day for nearly four months over a route
never before Travelled by white men, with
no refuge but at the end of the journey,
carrying relief and cheer to 275 distressed
citizens of our country, all make another
glorious page In the history of American
seamen. They reflect by their heroic and
gallant struggle the highest credit upon
themselves and the government which
they faithfully served. commend the
heroic crew to the grateful consideration
of Congress and the American people
THE year just closed has been fruitful
of noble achievements in the field of war,
and while l have commended to your con-
slderation the names of heroes who have
shed luster upon the American name in
valorous contests and battles by land and
sea, 1t is no less my pleasure to invite
your attention to victory of peace, the
result of which cannot we'll be magnified
and the dauntless courage of the men en-
gagged stamp them as true heroes whose
services cannot pass unrecognized."
The President concludes by asking the
thanks of Congress to the officers and men
of the party with gold medals to those
with the overland expedition, and 1850 for
the bestowal of rewards to w. T. Lopp
and native herders who aided the relief
expedition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. Samuel C. Atkinson Of Brunswick
is in the city.
Mr.. Frank Bonham has returned to the
city after a trip to Florida.
MIR. George W. Zimmerman of Augusta
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. ]. w. johnson is on the streets
again, after an attack of grip.
Mr.. P. Cason of Waycross is in the city.
registered at the Planters Hotel
Mr.. George p. Edenfeld of Stllmore is
in the city. a guest of the Pulaski House.
MIR. c. II. Davis was registered at the
Screven House yesterday from Townsend
Mr.. T. d. Coleman was registered yes.
terday at the Pulaski House from Au-
gusta.
Mr. 5. S. Kemp of Hahira was in the
city yesterday, stopping at the screven
House.
Mr. r. r. Moore of Mobile is among
the visitors in the city, registered at the
De Soto.
Mr.. j. f. smith of waycross is among
the visitors in the city, a guest Of the
Planters Hotel.
Mr.. J. w. West came up yesterday from
Valdosta, and was among the guests reg
istered at the Pulaski House
Miss Mary Bryan of Black Creek, Ga,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. w. John
son, No. 2OS Montgomery street.
Mr.. George f. White of Macon was
among the arrivals registered at the
Planters Hotel yesterday from Macon.
Mr.. W. f. hamburg of Naylor was
among the visitors who spent yesterday in
the city. a guest of the Marshall House.
Mr.. e. NJ. Craig. civil engineer. has gone
to Pittsburg to attend the funeral of his
father. He viii return to Savannah in
few weeks.
Mr.. Dave S. Greenbaum, formerly con
nected with the Metropolitan Clothing
Company, but now with Mr.. Max Solo
mon, left last night on an extensive bust
ness trip through Florida
Mr.. J. ID. Stetson Of Macon was among
the guests registered yesterday at the De
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
OLD SAWS,
old Proverbs Don't Always Hold
Good.

Old Proverbs Don't Always Hold
Good.
"Old saws are sometimes broken. A man
convinced against his win is of his own
opinion still" 1 have seen that badly
smashed. A friend came in to see me some
time ago while I was in bed with nervous
prostratiOn.
The physician had strictly forbidden me
TO use coffee. and had tried little Pos
tum Cereal Food Coffee, but the way IL
was served it tasted so fiat that 1 broke
the rules of the doctor and occasionally
drank cup of coffee, although each time
I suffered for it. During her conversati ton
she asked me why I didn't try Postum.
ooh" 1 said, Il have tried that but its
no use, I can't drink it," She laughed out
loud and said, "Why, my dear, you have
bcen imposed upon. If you once have Pos
INN made right, you win be in love with it
from that time on" I listened to her with
little interest and much incredulity, but
she kept on insisting.
Shortly after, when I recovered little,
I was visiting friends house. who asked
me if l would like a cup of Postum, and
when it was served. it tasted no better
than mine had, so you see l had, appar-
emily. a most thorough experience with the
taste of Postum and knew its taste to be
decidedly fiat and insipid.
However, l found for the good of my
health. l must drink It, and so when I got
home and was a little stronger, l deter
mined to see IL it could not be made to
taste better l looked at the package care
fully ana found that the directions were
very plain. that the Postum must be al
lowed actual boiling of al least fifteen min
utes. 1 put it on in cold water. 1t took
about fifteen minutes before il commenced
to boil. then l allowed It TO bubble and boil
fifteen minutes more, and after it had set
lied poured out a cup which certainly was
as rich a dark brown cup of coffee as
ever saw in my life. and when cream and
sugar were added, 1 was amazed at the
taste. Eureka" 1 had found what
wanted From that time on you can mag.
inc / knew to a certainty when it was serv-
ed at the table whether Postum had been
boiled long enough or not. There is as
much difference as between night and
day. Postum underboied is fiat, and
boiled as il should be, is one of the most
delicious beverages a woman ever tasted.
1t is strange that people try and try again.
and make Postum in so slovenly a manner
that they fail to get the delicious flavor
from IL. I, of course have no temptation
to go back to common coffee, for / have
the finest coffee twice day, and find il
safe, pleasant healthfui and strengthen
ing TO the nerves.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Love, Whitinsyille, Mass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
WILL IT BRING OUT MELDRIMs
Many Curious to Know II He VIII
Answer Criticisms.

Many Curious to Know II He VIII
Answer Criticisms.
The course Mayor Meldrim viii pursue
in view of the references TO his admins
tration made by Mr.. duBignon and So
lcitor General Osborne, in their speeches
at Masonic Temple last night will be
watched with interest. Mayor Meldrim de
sires 10 remain aloof from campaign dis
cussions, but he has expressed the inten-
ton of defending himself and those who
have served with him in Council If his
administration Is attacked.
In the course of their remarks both Mr.
duBignon and Mr. Osborne expressed a
desire to know what Mayor Meldrim
meant by saying ne preferred to borrow
money and pay off all debts rather than
leave them for the incoming Council TO
pay.
Mayor Meldrims position is that the
next board will not be haTrassed by a
batch of accounts on going into Office
I'VE had no desire to make a show by
depriving creditors of their money in or
der 10 go out of Office with a cash bal
ance he said recently. 1T is an easy
thing to do this. A business man could
put off creditors until after Jan. J. The
effect of this would be to increase the
cash balance, so that the end of the yeal
would show magnificent results. BY de-
laying the payment of city creditors, the
present board could retire with the luxury
of a cash balance, but it would be at the
expense of persons who needed their
claims "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY.

VIII of the Late Francis GrImbaII
Filed and PrObatcd.
The will of the late Francis Grimbau
was filed in the Court of Ordinary yes
terday and probated in common form. Mr.
George c. Freeman and Mr.. O. A. Foy
were granted letters testamentary. Messrs
Freeman aud Foy are named as trustees
in the will to take charge of the property
and administer it for the benefit of the
heirs.
The will of Edward H. Smith was filed
and letters testamentary granted to his
widow, Ellen Smith.
Letters of administration on the estate
of Barbara Koch were granted to James
II. Koch.
Letters of guardianship on the estate of
Eady and Winnie B. Anderson were grant
ed to Sadie r. Anderson.
John Davis, colored, was sent to jail on
a warrant for lunacy.
The appointment of VIM. +. Constantine
by Justice Warning Russell. Jr., as special
constable for the Second district, was filed
for record.