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The Conservative, 1900-11-08

"Penelope's Experiences. I. England.
III. Scotland" by Mrs. Kate Douglas
Wiggin, in an illustrated edition which
contains over one hur dred illustrations,
head pieces, borders, initial letters and
vignettes by O. E. Brock, ''the English
Gibson" 1.-The House behind the Ce-
dars," a novel on the ''race problem" by
Charles w. Chestnut "Sir Joshua Rey-
nolds" in the Riverside Art Series,
small but comprehensive study of the
great English portrait painter for school
and home. study use IA White Guard
to satan," by Miss A. M. Ewell, story
of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia in 1876;
the seventh and concluding volume of
the Riverside Edition of the works of
Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson
and Friend or Foe," an historical 70.
nance of Connecticut during the war
of 1912, for young readers.
Mr.. Frank Samuel Child, in Friend
or Foe," has taken up later generation
of the Hardy family, whose history in
his tale of "An Unknown Patriot" prov
ed 80 successful among historical stories
for younger readers. The scene of the
story, announced for publication early
in October by Messrs. Houghton, Miffin
& Co., is laid in Connecticut, during the
war of 1919. There are several descrip.
tions of fierce fighting such as took
place in that state between small bands
of Americans and British, and meeting
of the Hartford convention is the SUBJ
The Conservative, 1900-11-08
LITERARY NOTES.

The experiences of Penelope and her
two companions Francesca and Salemi
ma, as told by Mrs. Kate Douglas Wig
gin. must forever remain a standing re
futation of the time-worn charge that
women are devoid of the sense of hu
NOR. For sparkling wit, delicious hu
NOR, good natured fun, and rollicking
nonsense, sprinkled with no little wis
dom and some seriousness, the "Experi
ences" in England and the Progress -
through Scotland of Penelope, at pres
ent have not their counterparts save,
perhaps in the writings of Mark Twain.
Messrs. Houghton, Mif1n & Go. will
publish, the second week in October, an
illustrated holiday edition of these two
volumes as companion pieces, under the
title "Penelope's Experiences. I. Eng
land. H. Scotland" Mr.. Charles E.
Brock, the English line artist whose
work somewhat resembles the American
Gibson's in vigor but is thought by
many to excel it in finish. has contribut.
ed over one hundred illustrations, head
ings and vignettes, and has also furn'
ished design for the covers of the two
books. The volumes will certainly be
among the most acceptable of the holi-
day offerings.
The publications announced for Octo.
ber 81 by Messrs. Houghton, Miffiin &
Co. are: GA Little Tour in France" by
Henry James, illustrated by Joseph
Pennell, and bound in holiday style /;
The Conservative, 1900-11-08

ject of chapter; while Colonel Burr is
a character of the tale. Several sturdy
men and fine spirited women give char
acter to the story, while very pretty
romance gives it breadth of interest.
The Conservative, 1900-11-08
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

Among other features of the South
African war the new developments in
the use of the Photograph are worth
noticing. The idea of ~telegraphing by
means OF flashes of sunlight first came
into prominence during the Franco
Prussian war. The electric light was
at once suggested to make the system
independent of interference from
clouds, but the difficulty Of getting
electricity in the field has thus far In
terfered with a successful combination
OF the two inventions. In the present
war the British have made some s
of the electric searchlights from their
ships for purposes Of optical tele-
graphy. but sunlight is still their main
reliance. A writer In the Engineer
ing Magazine for May states that the
ordinary range of the Photograph Is
it5y-hve miles. but when the electric
arc light is used the range can be ex-
tended ID 400 miles. The success with
which the heliograph was used in
communicating with the besieged gar
risOns of Ladysmith and Kimberley is
q good demonstration of the progress
made with this invention since 1870.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17


the report of the committee on Gre
dentials. These matters were accom-.
plished without difficulty. When Mr..
Patterson had finished his speech the
convention. at 1920 p. m, adjourned,
as the committee on resolutions was
not ready 10 report.
Wen the convention reassembled the
committee was not ready to report and
the convention gave attention TO adj
dresses pertinent TO the occasion. One
of these was by Mrs. Mcdonald
Valesch. a lady delegate from the
District Of Columbia. who reviewed in
q forcihle manne the labor troubles
Of Idaho.
Contrary to expectation of some of
the delegates the resolutions aroused
no debate. and with these once adopt-
ed the convention found itself rather
suddenly ana Unexpectedly face TO
face with the nomination of candi-
dates. Mr.. Bryan's nomination was
by reclamation and vas ACCOMPLISHED
with expedition and tact. There were
half a score OF speecses in Mr.. Bryan's
behalf, All these were brief and
pointed, while full of praise TO the
candidate. The speakers were led OF
by Senator Allen of Mr..
Bryan's own state
and he was followed in quick success
sion by cx-Congressman Jerry Simn.
son Of Kansas. Cyclone Davis of
Texas. Senator Marion Butler of
North Carolina and one or two others.
Each Mention or Mr.. Bryan aroused
enthusiasm. and when there was n
call TO rise in support OF a PROPOSE
ticn TO make his nomination unani-
nous. not only did every delegate
rise In his seat. but each rose with a
shout and n hurrah and with a way-
ing OF hands. The scene was an an
mated one. but II was not prolonged,
and after a minote or two OF demon.
stration. the delegates sank back into
their seats. Thus was Mr.. Bryan
again formally made n candidate for
the presidency. And thus was his
campaign OF 1900 inaugurated. Then
towards the close OF the afternoon
session began the real contest OF the
convention This was the dght over
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
QUIET IN ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis. May 15.-The sixth day of
the street railway strike vas especial
iy quiet and devoid of interest. Not
a wheel on any OF the lines except
that OF mail cars were turned in the
city yesterday in consequence of the
decision OF Chief of Police Campbell
20 give the men of the force who had
mad but little time for rest during the
past i've days, a chance to
Tor the coming week. The ana
ment of the two street railway com
panies. who feared to run cars with
OF police protection, decided to make
no attempt 10 keep their lines opep
yesterday. As a result the turbulent
scenes that last week parked the re-
opening OF the different lines were not
expected and the day passed off with.
out any serious trouble. The only no.
nee on duty Were stationed at the diff
ferent power houses and car sheds.
All Cars Running Il Kansas city.
Kansas City, May 15.-Every street
car line in this city and Kansas City
han.. was In full operation YESTERDAY.
and no show of violence was offered
Dy the strikers. The Injunction OF the
FEDERAL court enjoining the union men
from interfering with the running OF
the cars and the added fact that II
was Sunday. combined TO have a salu-
AIRY erect upon the strikers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

The engineering world of Europe has
not, 1t is said, recovered from the sur
prise over the remarkable performance
at Antwerp of a big dredge-boat con-
structed in Belgium for the Russian
government on plans prepared by an
American engineer, a Chicagoan. I'm
der the contract the boat was to have
a capacity of 1000 cubic yards Of
dredging per hour. She recorded a
capacity of 1900 yards on trial. So
great was the interest IN the trial
that most Of the foreign ambassadors
were present, the Belgian cabinet,
commissions from Australia, India,
Germany, France. the Argentine Re-
Public and hundreds of engineers from
all parts OF Europe. Trains were run
at reduced rates to accommodate the
people eager to see the American
dredge, the most powerful in the world,
and for six weeks boats were kept run
ming at Antwerp to carry visitors to
the point of operation. The immediate
effect has been to cause orders to be
placed for similar dredges for India,
Australia and Russia. The facts were
reported to the state department by
Consul General Holloway ct st. Peters
burg.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Yesterday. session.

Sioux Falls. S. d., May 1.-THE ma.
tional convention OF the Peoples party
began business at 800 o'clock yester-
day in the big tent wigwam on the
top Of the hill on the western side of
the city OF Sioux Falls. There have
been larger crowds in attendance upon
national conventions. and possibly
there have been questions upon which
more enthusiasm has been manifested
but there have been few similar events
which have been marked by more egi-
dent sincerity of purpose or more
pronounced decorum OF behavior. II
was evident that delegates We're there
for a well understood purpose. and
that whatever that purpose, Ii was TO
be carried into effect. The big tent
was arrayed la full dress attire for the
reception ana entertainment of It's
guests. and the structure proved in
every way equal TO the service re-
ouired OF II. The accommodations for
delegates, for distinguished guests, for
the press and for ordinary visitors
proved
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Pedro Palermo. head of the Filipino

Pedro Palermo, head of the Filipino
national assembly, has been captured
by the American troops. and General
Otis dispatch thoughtfully adds that
he was too sick to escape when the
troops pursued him. Senior Palermo
should not go unrewarded for HE con
sideration in thus permitting himself
to be surrounded. IL A~guinaldo would
be kind enough to break a leg or con-
tract a fever he might yet be captured,
but it appears to be impossible for Cen
eral Otis to overtake any Of the Fill
ipino leaders while they retain good
health and active limbs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
just . LittIe ~

In the west of Ireland op'
circuit. a Judge was won ~ q e1s
ing the speeches of counsel uoas 1
On one occasion counsa,
dressing him on the subIec, wa
town commissioners riehts = ga
water from a certain river =. y
ing very scarce at tie Tina Aasal
During his speech he maao
the words: Maae us|
"But. my lord. we must hava
we must have water" va
Whereupon the Judge VOL.
claiming: "oAe ak3
drop, | like it strong lS Y
ments. npafe l
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

(ODGRGSS
~ RESUME OF THE
WEEKS PROCEEDINGS.
O. . q % $500
The Senate.

The senat
Washington, May Sat yesterday >
session of the senate Mr.. Teller de-
liyered a speech in which he tronSly
urged the senate TO extend their
sympathy to the Beers In their strug-
Gle with Great Britain. The adoption
of his resolution of sympathy, he
maintained. could not be considered as
an unfriendly act by the BRUSH gov
eminent. During the remainder Vi
the session the senate had under con
sideration the naval appropriation Dlli;
Mr.. Chandeliers amendment 10 curtain
the increase in the marine corps Gre
ated some debate and was finally lald
on the table. 30 10 IA. The bill was
not completed. Notice was given that
the armor plate provision would be
considered in secret session on accouht
of certain facts that We're TO be called
10 the senate's attention.
The House.
Yesterday was suspension day in
the house and quite a number OF bllis
were passed. The most important
were the senate bill To amend the
general pension laws, so as TO provide
for ag%gregating disabilities under the
act Of 1890 without regard 10 service
origin and increase the net income n
widow may have without destroying
her right TO a pension from $50 TO $50.
The purpose of the bill is 10 modify
rulings of the pension office in accord
ance with the concentrations of the
G. A. r. 1t was passed without a DIS
senting voice. The bill to increase the
appropriation for the national guard
from $500. 900 to 100000 also a
among those passed. Mr.. Sulzer or
New York attempted to secure action
upon his resolution expressing SYM
pathy with the Beers, but was cut OH
by the speaker.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

Some idea OF the American exports
to Australia can be gained from the
inventory of a cargo recently ship
ped from New York. Ii contained
5000 packages of sewing machines,
100 tons OF paper, many organs
and pianos, 5000 cases of canned
meats, Ill trucks for trolley cars.
wagons. buggies, wheels. axles, barbed
wire. typewriters. windmills. LOO tons
of iron pipe, leather. shoes and dry
goods.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
The senate.

Washington, May 10, - practicable
the entire session of the senate yester.
day was devoted to the consideration
of thgi section Of the naval ~appropria-
tion bin relating to armior and arma.
ments. The debate largely hinged
upon the proposition that the v
ment should erect an armor plant OF
It's own. Senator Tllman submitted
m amendment limiting the price to
be paid for armor TO 500 per ton and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
A Foregoing ConelusIen

"Do you think that mesSen:i
will ever reach Kruger with o
dress: asked the Engllshman,
gallant attempt ut scorn.
Sure" replied the American
get there plenty before RobeFk J
es Dom Paul with the queels
age.'-Philadelphia North Ana
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

The men who manage the affairs OF
corporations are the only source from
whom any information as to their con-
dition can be had. That was well
enough In the day of small things. 1t
will not answer now, when the stocks
Of corporations are so extensively
traded in and figure so largely in the
wealth OF the country. Better facili-
ties for obtaining accurate informa-
ton of the actual condition of corpo-
rations must be provided than those
which exist now. There must be more
publicity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

Sioux Falls. S. D.. May 12.-The ma
tional Populisr convention concluded
its session at 1 o'clock this morning
and adjourned sine die after nominal
ing Hon. w. j. Bryan for president
and Hon. G.. a. Towne for vice presi-
dent. This result was accomplished
after a struggle CT several hours dura-
ton at which IN effort was made TO
have the question OF the nomination
of a vice presidential candidate refer
red TO n committee 10 confer with the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
A Working Basis.

II want to marry your daaS
said FoXey.
Have you spoken to her yet''
the father.
NO" replied the suitor. w
I want to get your refusal, g
will have something TO w9rS
Philadelphia North American
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
BRYAN AND TOWNE
TICKET NAMED BY THE SIOUX
FALLS CONVENTION.

Peoples Party Again Places Bryan
I'm the Field for the Presidency
sharp and stubborn Debate over
the Availability OF Naming n
Candidate for Vic President
Ends in the Nomination by Ac-
cIamntion of c. A. Towne for That
p~erIaiism and Trusts and De-
mands the Initiative and Refer
endnm.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Mysterious Death.

Chicago, May 10. Robert Kilgour.
Chicago representative OF the Sheffield
nour mills. Faribault. Mimi, and n
brother OF Joseph Kilgour. leading
man In sporting Life" was found
dead on the elevated track OF the union
ioop. fracture OF the left leg was
me Only apparent injury.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Mig End Fore,ao.t

"Has the committee got evp,r4
arranged for the political meetipsg
Yes. we have fixed II "a M I
crowd will cheer half an hour MI
band will play an hour. Thar !
leave the candidate just fifteen NM
for his speech. Record
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
$1,000 A WEEK AND Expf1
to agents selling our household COOS
sight. Write g. II. Marshall CoY z
CHANGING Shot.

Remember. now, Do.lie, Y,
your spoon from you, and De 9
sip without making any nO'ss
why. papa, I'm eatius
right. Uncle Rufus is inc 4
ought to talk to.'-Chicago iD'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Vice of Him.

Lodger-Last night 1t nllfI
bed where / was sleepins !
mrst insist that you 90 y
about this. a,
Landlord--Why, Of colrse. /
time it rains / will lend !V' J
brella.-New York Worid
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
How to Live Peaceruur :,

MY wife and / agree parfa.,'
some things remarked NJ \
with a gentle smile. a'ea|
"IndeedI'
"Yes. When anything i,
take It for granted that il i ~ MI Il
And Henrietta always think. \
Washington Star. y 4
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
Proposed Alliance WI.

Ii the United States and ~
should form an alliance there rsss'
little chance for enemies "a N.Y.
us. When men and women II.
their health with HoStetters MI
Bitters. there is little chapee \
tacks from disease. rs il steas's.
nerves and increases the appetite \
IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

Affection is the confession of infe-
riority. 1t is an unnecessary proclaim
alton that the individual is not living
the life he pretends Il live.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

The South African war appears to
have got its second wind at least
the generals down there are making
a windy time OF 1t.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17

Democratic and Silver Republican con-
ventions. \ motion to this effect was
defeated. 2GS TO 492. Both candidates
were nominated by reclamation, but
before this was accomplished various
names We're placed in nomination and
then withdraw n. The nominations
Were made amid great enthusiasm.
While the day was full of events IN
the national popdlist convention it be-
gan rather inauspiciously for the con-
summation of it's work. There were
three sessions during the day. The
first of these was barren of results
excepting for supplying the ma
chinery for committee work. and the
session was well under way before
the assemblage got
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
The Platform.

The platform consists Of a preamble and n
long series Of resolutions. The preamble CON-
srathiates the Peoples party on the marvellous
growth OF Its principles during the last four
years among people OF all political parties. The
resolutions on imperialism and mflitartsm de-
p4ore the conduct OF the administration in the
S~panlsh-American war, and denounce its con-
quot in connection with tie Phfifnpfnes ne
mand Is made for the cessation of this war
win reference in this connection to Porto
Rico, II IL declared that the Declaration OF In
oependenee, the Constitution and the American
nag are one and inseparabie. 1t Is also DE-
ciafeo IN this connection that the island OF
Porto Rico is a part OF the territory OF the
United states, made so by our promises and
the consent OF the Porto Ricans themselves
The increase OF the standing army il de-
nounced. There Is a strong resolution of gym
pathy for the Beers. a declaration against the
monopolizing of public land for saeculative
purposes, a demand for n return 70 the orig
inal homestead policy, a declaration for tho
placing OF all goods controlled by the trusts
upon the free list, a condemnation OF the
governor OF Idaho and the federal government
in connection with the Occur d. Alene troubles.
and the Usual demand for the initiative and
referendum.
Trusts are denounced. and the government
control Of public utilities, such as the rail-
road and Geographic systems. and of the is
remedy for this evil. They aeamnd
direct legislation, giving TO the PEG.
pie the lawmaking and veto power
under the Initiative and referendum. The i'm,
portation OF Japanese labor under contracts is
denounced. The gold standard act OF the pres
ent congress Is denounced In strong terms.
The party is pledged anew never TO cease
agitation until the financial conspiracy IL
blotted from the statute books, the Lincoln
greenback restored and the bonds all paid and
all corporation money forever retired" The
system of issuing injunctions in cases OF dis
putes between employers and employees is. un-
der certain circumstances. denounced as an
evil, and TO remedy u legislation IS demanded.
The election of president. vice president and
United States senator's by direct vote OF the
people Is also urged. as is the governmental
ownership of railroads and telegraph lines,
home rule in the territories. the employment
OF idle labor on public works In time OF de-
preston, and the payment OF just pensions 20
disabled soldiers and the establishment of
postal savings banks. A fair ballot is also
demanded. and 'the wholesale system OF
disfranchisement by coercion and intimida-
ton in some states is condemned as unrs.
pull lican and undemocratic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-05-17
The Senate.

Washington, May II. - No disposi-
ton has made as yet of the naval APP
preparation bill by the senate, but af-
ter an all-day discussion an agree
ment was reached to vote on the ar
NOR plate section at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon. During yesterdays discus
sion a notable speech was delivered
by Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts upon
the necessity OF building up the
United States navy without delay.
The speech was delivered with the
yigor and earnestnesS characteristic
of Mr.. Lodges discussion of public
questions and attracted much atten-
ton Mr.. Daniel of Virginia present
ed an extended argument in support
Of the immediate construction by the
government of an armor factory,
while Mr.. Allison of Iowa opposed the
project of a government arnor fac
tory or the score of economy.
The House.
The house yesterday broke all rec
ords, passing $50 private pension
bills. The house adjourned over I'M
til Monday.
The senate.
Washington. May IA. - BY a close
vote tie enate rejected the proposition
10 erect. without reference 10 the price
at which the government could secure
m plate for its warships, an armor
plate factory. The vote upon the di-
rect proposition was % to "a. and
subsidiary amendments were rejected
by about the same vote. When the
committees proposition was about 10
be voted upon a flibuster was organ.
lied, the quorum Of the senate was
broken and the question is still in the
air. During the debate Mr.. Chandler
OF New Hampshire delivered a SEN
sational speech in which he charged
that the government had been de
frauGed in the adoption of the Harvey
lied armor. He declared q similar
fraud was proposed by the attempt to
force the government to adopt the
krupp armor Mr.. Spooner of Wis
consin and Mr.. Hale of Maine made
notable speeches. ~deprecating the war
talk the previous day by Mr.. Lodge of
Massachusetts. Neither the senator
from Wisconsin nor the senator from
Maine was fearful that we might be-
come involved in difficulty with Ger
many on account of the Monroe doc
trine. Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts
protested against the 'wretched i'm
perlalistic business" and the talk that
this nation had only recently become
a world power asserting that il had
been a world power since the war of
1872.