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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

IVer johnson, of Wist, came in last
thursday and renewed his subscription.
he IS II of those industrious, frugal
individuals, who, by their industry
make farming a success.
The sports are much disguised with
the action of the weather Saturday
which sent the birds from the north
through without feed or water. Thus
were many fond hopes blasted.
The young people of the Methodist
church met last Sunday evening and
r~eorganized the Epworth League. They
will hold their meetings at the N. E.
church at seven o'clock Sunday even
ings.
DR.. McNutt came down from Aber-
deem Wednesday for consultation with
DR.. Peabody, of this city, in the case of
VIM. Kennedy, of Kidder township,
who is very low with typhoid compli-
cations.
Mrs. Flora Doktor, who has spent
some time in this city with her sister,
Mrs. Pease, departed Thursday for
AndOver where she will visit a short
time before going to her home in Per-
kins, S. d.
\ postal card from A..E. Thompson
informs us that the family are all well
and getting nicely settled. The wealth
was very fine until last week when they
had some rain. They are all much
pleased with their new home.
Chas. McCumber and mother, Mrs. A.
McCumber, arrived this morning from
TripOli, Iowa, Chas. will return shortly
but his mother will make quite a long
visit with her children, VIM. McCum-
Der and Mrs. Robinson, in this city.
A stranger made the remark i'll our
hearing on the street last week that
Webster was the cleanest, best, and
most wide-awake little city he knew of
III the northwest, and we put him
down a wise man with great powers of
discrimination.
As we come toward the Christmas
holidays, larger space in the magazines
is given to fiction. The Cosmopolitan
includes a tragic story of the Mexican
foothills by Thomas A. Janvier, a very
clever society story by Carolyn Wells,
one of the old French romances by
Richard lie Gallienne, an unusually
interesting Indian narrative by H. L.
George, and a weird story by S. R.
Crockett.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07

"Last winter an infant child of mine
had Group III a violent FORM says Elder
John w. Rogers, a Christian Evangelist,
of Filley, Mo-, 81 gave her a few doses
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedya and in a
short time all danger was past and the
child recovered" This remedy not
only cures Group, but when given as soon
as the first symptoms appear, will pre-
vent the attack. IL contains no opium
or other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to a baby as TO an
adult. For sale by all druggists.
The Cosmopolitan has endeavored to
make itself known by timely contribu-
tons to all important controversies.
Frank Moss, SO well known in the
Lexow and Mazet Investigations, con
tributes Municipal Misgovernment
and Corruption: A Warning to Pat
riots TO the November issue. This
considers a serious difficulty in a way
that will be found interesting not only
to New Workers, but to residents of
every part of the United States.
Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram,
Lord Bishop Of London, contributes an
interesting paper TO the November Cos
mopolitan on 1.-The O~vercrowding of
Great Cities and Remedies for It."
Apropos Of the discussion of the invas-
ion of England by Americans, Edmund
Gosse furnishes III the same number an
essay scoring Englishmen for their mar
rowness of intellect. Incidentally he
has a hit at American int llectual life
i'll the twentieth century.
There will be an entertainment given
at the opera house by the best local tai
ent conducted and assisted by Miss
Julia Sevesind, the accomplished reciter
and entertainer. One feature of the
program will be the laughable farce,
THE Obstinate Family" Admission
rs cents; reserved seats 80 cents. Secure
your tickets early.
David -. Day, OF canton, emo,
arrived IN siss city Monday for a few
days shooting in this vicinity, and was
much disappointed to find that the birds
had gone south i'll Saturdays cold snap.
He departed for home on the night
train saying he would make il a point
to be ont next year in September.
II. Steinhauer, of Aberdeen, vas in
town last Friday buying oats and
came down today to attend TO shipping
them to Aberdeen. Mr.. S~teinhauer was
formerly in the photographing business
here, but left to enter the harness bust
ness in Aberdeen where he has been
located since.
a Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Ross gave a
delightful party at their home on Hal
lowe'en. They were assisted i'll receiv-
ing by Mrs. Cowie and Mrs. Finley
Ross. The evening was spent very
pleasantly with games and diversions
appropriate to the occasion.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07

Over one hundred house
Webster will tell you that cur stt
strips for doors viii save You five tim
their cost, before spring, in fuel besid
affording you the comfort of wal
floors. Order from Hallock.
Wanted-500 f~irst-class spring chic
ems. All must be first-elass as they W
lie served upon the tables of my r,
taurant, and if they are not nice, fl
plump springers / don't want them.
You have some Of this description c,
on me at my restaurant.
Billy Mahaney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
Grand Rummace Sale.

The ladies of the Congregation
church are planning for Z "rummaI
sale" during the first week in Decor
Der. They expect to have q full line
second hand goods to offer at very 10
figures, 70 that anyone can, be supplil
with such things as stoves, tinwaI
clothing of all kinds for young and oil
lamps, dishes, carpets, lGgs, furnitui
etc. etc, at practically their own pric
There will also be a table of fancy ar
Giles. Fresh baking and luncheons mi
be obtained throughout the wee.
Maitland see what they have in stoI
for Won
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
Asleep Among Flames.

Breaking into a blazing home, SON
fremen lately dragged the sleepif
inmates from death. Fancied securit
and death nea It's that way wht
you neglect coughs and colds. Dor
do it. DIR. Kings New Discovery Il
consumption gives perfect protectio
against all chest and lur
tronblrs. Ke.s ar, and avoid su
fering, Gcath, and doctors bills. A tie.
spoonful stops a late cough, persiste.
use the most stubborn. Harmless al,
nice tasting, it's guaranteed to satisf
Sold by Peabody & Baillle. Price |
cents and $1.O0. Trial bottles free.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
French Mckee Nuptials
Laura Doyie Mckee and DIR. JIG.
French Married Tuesday
at St. Johns Hospital.
A .TLittIe Joke. of the Doctors.

1 "a -
"a very quiet wedding occurred Tues
day evening, the fifth inst, at st.
Johns hospital, this city, Rev. Traggitt
officiating Ii was of an absolut ely
private nature no'guests being present. 1t
was the brides wish that the ceremony
take place at st. Johns, the place
where she happiest hours of her life in
Webster had been spent. The contract
ing parties were DR.. j. G. French and
Laura Dovie Mckee. The groom is a
cultivated gentleman who some years
ago retired from the practice of his pro-
f~ession. and for several years has been
a waudeTer ON the face of the earth, is
a true sportsman and a correspondent
of several of the leading sporting jour
mails. For several years the opening of
the hunting season has found the doctor
here on the ground and he has only
gone with the fight of the birds south.
He is & generous, genial, whole-souled
fellow, a man with whom il is a pleas
ure to meet and associate, and, of
course, in his frequent visits to Webster
has made many friends. But the boys
say they supposed he was here hunting
chickens and ducks instead of doves;
however the doctor will tell You his
dove is a game bird.
The bride has been n resident of the
city for several years, and has hosts of
friends and not an enemy, we believe.
She has won the respect and esteem of
all by her many superior womanly
qualities, genial happy disposition, and
noble character.
DIR. and Mrs. French departed for the
east Tuesday night. They go TO St.
Paul and Milwaukee for a few days,
when they will journey ON to North
Carolina where they viii spend the
winter. We have been informed that
the doctor intends to ultimately estab-
lish his permanent 'dovecote" in this
city. The Reporter and Farmer joins
their friends Ill hearty congratulations
and best wishes for the future happi-
ness and prosperity of the doctor and
his estimable lady.
In a short note TO the writer explain
ing how it happened, we presume for
our future guidance, the doctor adds
the following postscript:
ITO show our many friends they are
not forgotten, Mrs. Fulmer will shortly
deliver some little souvenirs in the
shape of cake and cards. / have found
the human memory a curious thing; at
one time a steel cable, at another a rope
of sand, so if any have been overlooked
do not think you have been sighted.
We are going south with the other
geese, and mex time we get married we
will be more careful. This last is a
joke. Please label it, it might get lost
lit is such a little one"
The following teachers who are appli-
cants for certificates took the teachers
examination the latter part of last
xraaIr.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
Startling, But True.

Elf every IN knew what a gra
medicine DIR. Kings New Life Pills Il
writes ID. IL. Turner, Dempseytown, p.
"you'd sell all you have in a day. rs
weeks use has made a new man Of me
Infallible for constipation, stomach al
liver troubles. % cents at Peabody
Baillie's drug store.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
Auction.

Commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. on
Wednesday, Nov. ID, / will sell at pub
lie auction at my place 5 miles west
ami / mill south: I6 heal of cattle, u
span mules, 8 horses, farm machinery.
Free lunch Ut noon. George Tigh.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07

Miss Jessie Hallock entertained the
Alpha Phi and Hoboes clubs Friday
evening at her pleasant home on Third
street. The Alpha Phis were masked
and dressed as Germans and seated at
the table, where delightful refreshments
were served, when the Hoboes entered
and chose their partners at the table.
Rex harris won first prize by guessing
who his partner was. The prize was a
''bandanap handkerchief. The odd
costumes afforded great amusement
throughout the evening and Miss Hal
lock certainly proved a most entertain
ing hostess.
John Seedhouse came into our Office
last Friday morning with three punches
of as fine celery as was ever raised any
where. 1t vas exceedingly crisp and
tender. The largest bunch was three
feet, two inches long and four inches
thick. The vegetable was raised upon
the old A. N. Haines place and proves
that anything a be grown in South
Dakota r properly cared for.
Last week a deal was consumated
whereby the Mississippi Lumber and
Coal Company became the owners of
the lumber yards, lots and sheds of M.
Darniody. The latter will continue
! With his elevator ana coal business.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07
Notice

The Webster telephone line Is exte
ded to John Monshaugen's, in Liber
township, and to H. Q. Wickre's re.
dence, in Independence township.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-07

The following teachers who are appli-
cants for certificates took the teachers
examination the latter part of last
xraaB.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
MANY FlLIPINoS SURRENDER.
Total TO Date 31,4I5 Besides Arms
and Ammunition.

Washington. June 1.-THE War Depart
mont gave out statistics to-day, showing
the extent of the disintegraton of the
Philippine insurrection. The compilation
of reports covers the period up to April
IL 1901. Up to Jan. l. 1901, the total num-
Der of insurgents captured or surrendered
was 2l,497 together with 5,O4S rifles. 56
field pieces, something over 5000 shells
and balls, 57S, $50 rounds of ammunition
and 10 tons of powder. From Jan. to
April II the number of captures include
247 officers. 2.459 men; the number sur
rendered was $50 officers. 6,492 men; max
ing total of 1.067 officers and 1851 men; (;
or a grand total up to that date of 81. f15
insurgents captured and surrendered. To
this is to he added 1898 rifles cap
tured. 1900 surrendered, total of 6,l9S
45,O00 rounds of ammunition, 40S bolos and
a pieces of cannon.
The compilation shows surrenders and
to the close of the report. The sur
render of Lieut.. Gen. Trias in Southern
Luzon. was of more Importance than al
most any other, save that of
Aguinaldo his surrender practically
ending the insurrection in the sec
tion over which he had command. Gen.
Tras since has been made governor of
Cavite province. All of the more import
ant captures and surrenders were pub
lished at the time they took place.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
TO CUT DOWN EXPENSES.
why Foreign Troops Are Being
Hurried Oat of China

Hurried Oat of China.
Washington, June 1.-THE recent large
reduction of the foreign forces in China
caused surprise in official quarters. but
this reduction is now accounted for by
the terms on which the indemnity was
made up. When each country put in the
amount of its claim, it included an esti-
mate of the military expenses running
up to July 1, next. This was with the
laea that it will take until July to set
tie the indemnties. With the indemnity
settled, each government will pay its own
expenses in China after July l. There is
natural desire therefore to reduce the
cost of military expenses within the
period covered by the indem-
Lity and this has led to the
evacuation now going on. In case the
indemnity remained unsettled on July !,
several of the governments will submit
additional claims covering their month
ly expenses after that time. These
amount to 100000 a month according to
the estimates of one of the governments,
and in the aggregate they will reach $1O,-
100000 for each month after July l. 1t is
expected that this will have a strong in
huence on the Chinese in bringing about
a complete agreement before the close of
this month.
The recent exchanges between the cab
1nets at Washington and other capitals
has not resulted in any agreement on the
question of indemnity and the matter is
now committed back to the ministers at
Pekin. Diplomatic officials who are TAX
ing part in the negotiations believe that
July l marks the outside of the period in
which the settlement will be finally ef-
fected,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
ARGUING KENNEDY CASE.
Prisoner Appeals for Mercy From
Arrnignment of the state.

Kansas City, June H.-Arguments to
the jury were begun to-day ii the trial
Of Lulu Prince Kennedy, on the charge
OF killing her husband, Phiap H.. ken
nedy, in February last. The prisoner ap-
peared In court to-day apparently in bet
ter health than on yesterday. Accompa-
nying her were c. w. Prince. her father.
and Bert and VIII, her brothers, all three
of whom are under arrest on charge of
having cons. red to end Kennedy's life
After Prosecutor Hadey had read the
instructions to the jury. Attorney john
son opened the argument for the state.
Not slng.e witness, he declared, had
said the defendant was insane; yet, the
theory of insanity was the only defense
He concluded by calling upon the jury to
find the defendant guilty of murder in
the first degree.
At the afternoon session Attorney
Nearing opened for the defense and de-
manded acquittal He declared that the
state had adduced nothing to prove its
charge that the Prince family had con-
spired to kill Kennedy. The defendant, he
said. had shot him during a condition Of
hysteria bordering on insanity, after he
had ruined her and after she had pleaded
with him in vain to live with her and
cover her shame. Mrs. Kennedy sobbed
audibly during Attorney Nearing's appeal
Charles T. Burnham for the state, de-
crying the plea of insanity, declared that
Case Patten and not Phil Kennedy was
responsible for her condition, and alleg
ing a conspiracy.
l. b. Kimbrell, also for the state, said
Kennedy had been shot down for daring
to appeal to the courts.
They knew" said he, that the out
rage that had been perpetrated would be
laid bare They did not propose to let
Phil Kennedy go into court and tell his
story"
At this point Mrs. Kennedy. who had
her head on the table. Strengthened up
and shrieked: "Oh, mercy Oh, mercyl"
The prisoner leaned her head upon her
fathers shoulder, her face contracted in
pain.
Mai. Blake l.. Woolson closed the argu-
ment for the defense making a strong
appeal for his client. "a poor trembling
girl. scarcely out of her teens"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
MAY BE A LYNCHING YET.
Fosters Friends Want TO Get Pro-
phet smith and His Partners.

New Orleans. June IA special to the
Picayune from Shreveport. says:
The situation in this city cleared con-
siderably to-day, although it cannot be
truthfully said that the anxiety is at an
end The negroes suspected of compile
ity in the murder of John Gray Foster.
are confined in the Benton Jail under a
strong guard, but the talk of lynching
is still general. This talk is by no means
gossip. but the result of a well conceived
plan TO avenge the death of Mr.. Fos-
ter.
The loudest takers in the affair have
by no means been the most important
factors.
Throughout the trouble there has been
one element of the population which kept
to itself. 1t did not mingle with the
MOB, though in certain sense it con-
stituted a mob in itself.
This quiet crowd was really a well
organized band of avengers; its leaders
were close friends of the dead man; and
its chief purpose was 10 bring about the
summary execution of Prophet" Smith
and his partners While others were bois-
terous the members of this crowd moved
and acted in secret. 1t was by far the
most dangerous element in the trouble
Inc crowd is sun neld together anu II
is tust as determined to avenge the
death of Foster as it was two days ago.
1t was learned tonight that this after
noon had been decided upon as the time
for lynching Smith and his fellow sus-
poets. The movement was stopped, how
ever, by several of the near relatives of
John Gray Foster, who stated that they
desired to speak with the negroes before
passing judgment on their case.
THESE parties. whose names are con-
cealed for obvious reasons. will leave for
Benton tomorrow to interview Prophet"
Smith and others who are confined with
him. Upon the result of these interviews
hinges the fate of the Benton prisoners
The correctness of this statement is
borne out by the fact that the sheriff Of
Bossier parish was informed this after
noon of the threatened lynching and
threw an extra guard around the prison
in which the men and women are con-
fined. This guard IS strong enough to
protect the prisoners if it will but act in
good faith,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
THEY SWALLOWED 1T ALL.
Gen. Wood Communicates Action of
Cuban Convention.

Gen. Wood Communicates Action of
Cuban Convention.
Washington, June 14-Secretary Root
to-day received the following dispatch
from Gen. Wood:
Havana, June H.-Secretary of War.
Washington: Following from the Consti-
tuition Convention dated yesterday: The
Military Governor of Cuba: Honorabl
Sir-Repiying to your official letter of the
Sth inst. forwarding to me the report of
the Honorable the Secretary of War, dat
ed May 81. last, l have the honor to ad-
wise you that at the session held yesterday
June IL by the constitutional convention
there was taken the following resolution
The constitutional convention proceeding
in conformity with the order from the
military governor of the island, dated
July %, 1900, whereby same was convened,
has determined 10 add, and does add. to
the constitution OF the Republic of Cuba,
adopted on the 2lst of February last, the
following appendix: (Then follows the
Platt amendment without any change
whatever) With assurances of the high
est consideration. Very respectfully,
THE President. Domingo Mendez Ca
pote.'
Wood. Military Governor"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
NEW YORK DIVER DROWNED.
Air Pumps Failed TO Work and An.
derson Lost His Life

New York, June H.-Martin Anderson
a professional diver lost his life while at
work in the East river to-day. At the
foot of East Twenty-sixth street the gov
ernment is removing a ledge Of rock from
the bottom of the river.
Anderson went down TO clean out come
blast holes which had been cut in the
rock and to place dynamite car
tridges in the drill holes. While he was
at the bottom OF the river the air ma
chine connections became clogged and
although the men at the air pumps kept
up the work Of pumping. they failed TO
supply the diver with air When the
bumpers found they could get no re-
sponse TO their signals they drew Ander-
sen TO the surface When ne was hauled
to the deck and the diving suit opened.
IL was found that Anderson was dead
The contractor. George Rogers, was ar
rested and demanded 10 the custody OF
the coroper Rogers told the magistrate
that the pumps appeared 10 be working
all right and that he was unable to ac-
count for tho accident
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
FOSTERS FUNERAL HELD.
Iayed and Negroes Under Arrest
in no Dnn&er.


Shreveport La. June H.-The funeral
of John Gray Foster. the planter who was
killed on his plantation by Prince Ed
wards, a negro. on Wednesday last oc-
Cured this afternoon and was largely
attended. A majority of the business
houses of Shreveport closed in order that
their employees might attend the funeral
Among those present were Gov. McMillin
of Tennessee and Mrs. McMillin a sister
of the murdered man.
The score of negroes under arrest
charged with completely in the murder
of Foster, have been successfully remov-
ed to the parish Jail at Benton, and there
is no further fear of mob violence. Ed
wards, who did the killing, Is still at
large and posses continue in the field
securing the country in every direction
in a hope to epprehend the murderer. II
caught Edwards will be summar1ly dealt
with. The excitement of yesterday and
last night has been almost wholly al
layed and so far as the negroes now un-
der arrest are concerned, no further
trouble is anticipated.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
PASSENGERS DEADLY WORK.
Four Well Known Michigan People
Killed Mt a Crossing.

hiIleQ ut a crossing.
Flint. Mich. June 1.-THE Pere Mar
quette passenger train due here at 9
o'clock to-day struck double carriage
at the Hamilton avenue crossing, in the
suburb of Oak Park and instantly killed
four well-known people.
The dead:
Maj. George w. Buckingham, Flint.
Miss Abbie Buckingham. Flint.
Mrs. Thomas Applegate Adrian
Mrs. William Humphrey. Adrian.
Several factory buildings adjoin tho
track at Hamilton avenue and prevent a
clear view of the track. Mai Bucking-
ham drove directly in front of the train
which was travelling at high speed. The
pilot of the engine was broken by the
force of the collision and the bodies of
two of the ladies, terribly mangled, were
found on it. Engineer Virgins says he
had sounded the whistle for the cross
ing and the first he knew of the carriage
was when he struck it,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-15
A VERY FAVORABLE SIGN.
Mrs. McKinIey's Physicians 10 Dis
continue Bulletins.

Washington, June 14.-Mrs. McKinley's
physicians held. their usual consultation
this forenoon and decided TO discontinue
the issuance df bulletins. II is said that
her condition continues to improve slow.
~. and the doctors consider II useless tc
give out a bulletin each day under ths
favorable progress she is making. Should
her condition grow worse the bulletins
will be resumed.
Dr. Rixey, on leaving the White House
at 1890 o'clock tonight, said Mrs. Nc
Kinley was doing very well and main
tanning the normal Improvement. Mrs
Mckinley reclined on a rolling chair II
her room during the day