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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Our reporter overheard Mr.. Bent
ley say he would go into the judi
cial convention with fifty-five votes.
That's nothing. Mccoy will go in
with seventy-nine votes and come out
with them all and Mr.. Bentley will
be in the same position as the man
who opened a jack pot with a pair
of deuces and was called-not in it.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

A Huron man has invented a
machine for shocking grain. 1t is
in the shape of an attchment to a
self binder and is said to shock the
grain as fast as the binder throws
off the bundles. Well, well. That
nearly completes the connection
whereby the farmer has little left to
do but sit and look on. He sits
while he plows, sits while he drags'
sits while he seeds, sits while he
cuts grain and shocks, and here
comes the first break in the comfort
he will have to stand while he
stacks till some one invents a stack
ing machine. After that again the
threshing machine gives himanother
rest, while it knocks out the kernals
measures the grain, and does the
dusty work in the straw-pile. But
how is it about the farmers wife?
Labor-saving machinery does not
see to have done much for her, so
far as we can learn. Her plodding
drudgery seems to be about the
same as it was fifty years ago. 1t is
certainly high time to allow her to
sit down occasionally, too.-Fort
Pierre Fair Play.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
Reporter SD Farmer.
Thur sday, May 80, 1901,
Republican Judicial Convention.

A republican delegate convention for the
Fifth judicial circuit of tho State OF South
Dakota, is hereby called TO meet in the City
OF Webster. Day county. on the second day Of
july. 1901, at the opera house in said city at
the hour of eleven o'clock, a. IN, for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination a candidate
I or the Office of judge of the circuit court in
and for the Fifth Judicial circuit, Sta to of
South Dakota.
It's requested that the several republican
county committees call conventions for the
purpose of selecting delegates TO the judicial
convention.
The basis OF representation in said conven.
tion has been fixed at one delegate fol each
county aud oae for each sixty votes. orm al or
fraction thereof, cast for Hon. Chas. ". Her.
reid for governor IN November. 1909.
Each county will be entitled to the follow.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Where three states Iowa, South
Dakota and Nebraska-may see il. q
shining shaft of stone stands near
Sioux City as a monument to Ser.
geant Charles Floyd, who died while
with the Lewis and Clark exploration
party in 1904. This monument to
the only member of the party who
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
constitution

A majority of the sap sseIdsa1
United States Monday ,asulsf !
government in "a. i, The 2
decision declares illes s"ars J
iectcd prior to the %,.e for'''
Rican tariff act. l llsl ID
declared constitutions Die therf
holds that congress ronsiasfs
such duties AZ il mayoyl
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

The press reports now tell us that
Mr.. Pettigrew was not offered the
presidency of the Northern Pacific,
but a position in the land depart
ment of that road at $4,000 a year,
which he declined because of the
msuthciency of the salary. States
men out of a job come high in South
Dakota.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
VALEDICTORY.

With this issue the connection of
the undersigned with the Reporter
and Farmer ceases. 1t is with some
regret that the editorial pen is laid
aside, for in four years of newspaper
work many valuable lessons have
been learned, experience acquired
and firm friendships founded. To
those friends. and to the patrons
generally, | desire to return sincere
thanks for the support received and
favors extended.
The firm of Adams & Arthur will
be succeeded by the firm of Adams
a Denton. 1t is customary upon
such occasions as this to bespeak the
good will Of the public for a new
management, but in this case il is
rather superfuous, as the senior
member of the firm, VS.. d. Adams,
has been for 50 long d part Of the.
business and social life of Webster
that he needs neither words Of intro.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Simply that Pettigrew has met the
Money Devil and found that the
Money Devil is hisn.
Simply that the octopus is only a
lobster and Pettigrew has made a
meal of it.-Courier Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
CURRENT NJ
Mckinley go.

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feeling, speaking = 'o,dlss
civ ~ s very fortunate ! N.Y.
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these two r-egiments t asa
giving you welcom. aai
same time to express aoas
thanks as president :, =, 20
but the gratitude Of t as's
,of the splendid service -,
o ." your country in Ii.
have been with you, aaa
IN a large measure peaes
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hoolest inspirations Of a,,.
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honor and deliver Il Il
which you served so wan
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OF the country aud CO..
honor you have p@rss go,
citizens before you ve,s
you became soldiers -
citizens loving your coS.,s
our free institutions, auds.s
you were willing to give n.y.
best that a man can give, h
blood for the honor Of Il,
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noD.y' and you come bacts
walks of citizenship with -
low citizens and take The -
LETT when you enlisted
mat Is one thing abou, AM.
that is a surprise to the uors
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when Lee SURRENDERED 10 ca.
mattox, the nearly two mir.]
came back to their home. n
quiet walks of citizenship ~
government for which son n
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having done your duty and. !
thing to do duty for a countr
back, having done your fg /.
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and | want TO express myb4rl
TO all of YOU for the SERVES NJ
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thing IN this life"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Illlman and McLaurin have sent
IN their designations as United States
senators. What a happy thing for
country should all democratic sena-
tors do likewise.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

died and the first white nan who
laid down his life in the service of
the government on the newly
acquired territory, was dedicated on
Decoration Day with fitting ceremon-
;nlc
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
ADAMS & DENTON.

In accepting the editorship of the
Reporter and Farmer, l will do my
best, and will thank the people. alike
for criticisms, if given in the proper
spirit, and for any and all pointers.
III. r. DENTON.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

President Mckinley and party
have returned to Washington. Deep
regret is expressed on all sides that
trip as planned had to be abandoned
owing to Mrs. McKinley's illness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Come along with that special cleo
ton the people want to vote those
bonds and get them off from their
hands.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

We've got the water, now for the
bonds and then the waterworks and
electric lights.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30
mckenzie pards's

The president has y at"osrs
Mckenzie, in the jau couf :
contempt Of the circuit
for the ninth circuit
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

we amt got any waterworks, but
VIII have some, when the people get
the voting done.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

Webster struck water in paving
quantities Wednesday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-05-30

The constitution follows the fla g
If congress says SO.
The Conservative, 1901-07-11

power, which enabled him forthwith, by
it's agency, to remove every disease and
prolong life. At the instigation of the
French government, scientific COM
mission was appointed to report upon
the various phenomena, and the practi-
cal result was the discovery of what was
then called 'animal magnetism after
wards 'mesmerism," and now "hyp-
notism." Mesmer had unquestionably
ascertained that the hypnotic condition
could be produced in certain persons,
either with or without the aid of aimed
ium;' but the rest of his assertions
had no grain of truth in them. Prior to
the report of the commission, he had re-
fused three hundred and forty thousand
livres (about $68, 8,000) for his discovery,
which was unsaleable as soon as the
truth had been made known. Mesmer
lapsed into obscurity soon afterwards.
Last, but not least, in the rank of i'm
posters, was Joseph Balsamo, alias Count
de Cagliostro (1743-1795). During this
mans very remarkable career, he made
more than one fortune, which he subse
quently lost, and he died in prison in
1795. The well-known Cardinal de
Rolan was one Of his chief dupes. Like
Saint Germain, Balsamo boasted that
he had discovered the elixir of life, and
throughout Europe there were almost
an unlimited number Of persons who
were eager to possess his panacea. This
elixir was a very powerful stomachic,
possessed Of great stimulating proper
ties. 1t is fixed law of nature that
every drug which tends to increase the
vital forces also tends to abridge their
duration. Concentrated and potent
stimulants, which are generally the
active principle of most 'elixirs of life,"
while, for the time, increasing strength
in some way, are prone to lose their eff
feet, if their use is continued for any
considerable period; and, in any event,
they are prejudicial to longevity. Before
proceeding to mention the methods
which, as far as our present knowledge
goes, appear to be the most certain for
promoting longevity, propose to exam
inc certain theories which, although of
very little practical value, are worthy of
some attention, because they show the
direction which mems minds have taken
in the past.
"Hardening" and Immobility
The plan of "hardening"-based upon
false supposition that by toughening
the physical organs they would wear
longer-obtained at one time numerous
followers. When we reflect that the
main principle of life depends upon the
rlia hilitu of auerx olpan combined with
The Conservative, 1901-07-11
Che Conservative.

the best policy. Later on, a theory well
suited to the idle and luxurious gained
many adherents-namely, to retard bod
lily waste by trance-like sleep. One
fanatic, Maupertius, went so far as to
PROFOUND the possibility of completely
suspending vital activity. Even some
well-educated physicians, having OBJ
served the restoration of apparently dead
flies by exposure to warmth, were struck
by the feasibility of promoting long life
by the agency of immobility. The error
of this hypothesis, from physiological
point of view, is lf-evident, as want of
exercise is absolutely poisonous to health.
Physical well-being must depend, to
great extent, upon a constant meta
morphosis of the tissues, and de-
structive plethora would certainly be
induced by attempting vital suspen-
sion
The Rosicrucians.
That celebrated sect of mystical phil
osophers, the Rosicrucians-fam for
their profound acquaintance with nat
ural phenomena, and with the higher
branches of physical, chemical and med
istence might be prolonged far beyond
it's supposed limits They professed to
retard old age by certain medicaments,
whose action upon the system would
curb the progress of natural decay. The
means by which they undertook to check
senile decrepitude were, like other mys-
teries of their fraternity, never revealed.
The celebrated English Rosicrucian,
DR.. Fludd, whose writings, such as
'Fama Fraternitatis" and "Declaratio
Brevis," became famous, is said to have
lived century. The Rosicrucians be-
came extinct about the year 100. The
history of the society is very obscure.
The chief disadvantage of the various
ancient plans which have been set forth
for the promotion of longevity is that
they are all deficient in one important
respect, viz: They all regard one special
object, to the neglect of other conditions.
However beneficial any theory may
prove, it must be materially inadequate
for fulfilling it's purpose, should numer-
Gus other matters of the greatest i'm
portance, bearing upon the human econ
omy, be ignored. The real art of
longevity consists in cultivating those
agents which protract existence, and by
avoiding all circumstances tending to
shorten it's duration. This is un-
doubtedly the most reasonable method
for obtaining the end in view. Modera-
tion in all things, avoiding, as far as
practicable. every morbific condition,
and open air exercise, are much more re-
liable methods of prolonging life than
The Conservative, 1901-07-11

nent physician, who was a professor of
physiology at Harvard from 1864 to 1859,
announced that he had discovered, not
an elixir vitae, but rejuvenator. A
description of it's composition would be
out of place here, but it may be men
toned that it was a liquid, and that it
was injected under the skin The first
experiments were tried upon dogs, and
with such good results that DR.. Brown
Sequard then used his rejuvenator upon
himself. Although he was more than
satisfied with it's effect, in the hands of
others, it proved a complete failure, and
was quickly forgotten, as might have
been anticipated, for old age is normal
and purely physiological condition.
Scientific Investigation.
Finally, turning to what is scientific,
the late Sir George Humphrey, an Eng
lish physician Of repute, devoted a great
deal of time to an elaborate investigation
of facts concerning longevity. He ex-
amined the family history of nearly
one thousand persons, seventy-four of
whom were almost one hundred years
old. His conclusions were somewhat
as follows: The most important factor
is good constitution, which appears to
be largely dependent upon satisfactory
digestive and nutritive functions An
energetic temperament and active hab-
it's are conducive to long life, but it is i'm
possible to avoid the conclusion that the
vital machinery is wound up, so to
speak, for given period, and except for
accidents-or in spite of them-it is
likely to go on till the appointed time
has elapsed. This fact involves some
extremely complex problems in heredity
the solution of which isvery far off. To
an individual who comes Of short-lived
family, extreme old age is not often
vouchsafed. Upon the other hand
the Jews, who are remarkable for their
longevity, unsanitary surroundings and
uncleanly habits--it is undeniable that
immigrant Hebrews are often uncleanly
seem powerless to increase the mortal
ity to any appreciable extent.
Buffalo, N. Y, June 25, 1901.
The Conservative, 1901-07-11

"The aggressive tariff worshippers
cannot too soon conclude that tariff re-
vision has become inevitable and that
the people will not tolerate monopoly
abuses under the guise of protection"
warns the Chicago Post (Rep.). "The
manufacturers, with the cheapest labor
in the world (cheap because of it's eff
cheney and productivity, with unex-
ampled natural resources to draw upon,
want markets more than they want
high barbed-wire fence to exclude for
eign competitors.
The Conservative, 1901-07-11

"The last word has not been spoken"
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dem.)
Congress is clothed with full power
now to legislate as it sees fit for the gov
ernment of the insular territory of the
United States. Public opinion can
operate on congress"
The Conservative, 1901-07-11
Hardening" and Immobility

The plan of "hardening'-based upon
false supposition that by toughening
the physical organs they would wear
longer-obtained at one time numerous
followers. When we reflect that the
main principle of life depends upon the
pliability of every organ, combined with
free circulation, it naturally follows that
rigidity must be unfriendly to long life.
Perpetual cold baths, exposure to keen
air, and exhausting exercise, were advo-
Gated by the hardening school," Like
most enthusiasts, the disciples of this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-19

ing establishment in town, and her
many patrons will welcome this
change.
The Gentry Brothers famous show
of trained animals will be at Russell
park next Tuesday afternoon. This
show was found very entertaining by
those who visited it last year, and it is
said to be better this year and twice
as large. While last year it was COM
posed mostly of ponies and dogs there
are monkeys and elephants this year.
1t has been exhibiting in Boston
through the spring, and those who saw
it there are enthusiastic over 1t.
The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist church held a lawn party on the
grounds adjacent to the church Tues
day evening. Music was furnished by
Wheeler's band, which gave its weekly
concert there, and ice cream, sherbets
and ices, lemonade, fruit punch, and
popcorn were on sale. The weather
was all that could be desired for the
purpose and drove hot and thirsty
mortals in great numbers to that
neighborhood, to partake of the re-
freshment offered, and the lawn party
was a great success.
The many friends of Miss Jennie
Shipman, class of 1901 Smith College,
are glad to learn that she has received
appointment as instructor in the Bel
lows Falls High school, of which she
was also a graduate in '97. Another
addition to the teaching force of the
High school is Miss Clemency King
of Wellsville, N. Y, a graduate Of the
New York State Normal College.
Superintendent Lord still keeps charge
of the business course, but will have
no other classes this year. This gives
a faculty numbering six, and we are
sure that the school will continue it's
advancement even more in the coming
year tnan in the past.
For the first time in a great many
years the day and night gangs en-
ployed by the international Paper COM
pany were enabled to meet together
last Saturday evening, owing to the
change in hours. Heretofore the mills
of this company have been in opera
ton until II o'clock on Saturday night.
Hereafter they will be closed from
6 o'clock p. m. on Saturday until
Z o'clock Monday morning. There is
great rejoicing among the mill-hands,
and Saturday evening was made the
occasion of a celebration in the club
rooms of the Paper Makers union,
when music and speeches were the
order of the hour. It is rumored that
some of the other companies have a
similar change in hours under consid-
Grafton.
Frank c. Lockwood of Keene, a for
mer wellknown resident of this place,
died at his home Monday morning. He
had been i'll one week with appendi-
citis, and his death was the result of
an operation. He leaves a wife and
one brother. Mr.. Lockwood was a
native of Springfield, coming here
about % years ago. He worked as
clerk in several stores, afterward en-
tering the employ of the Express COM
pany, having been local driver and
express messenger. The funeral was
held Wednesday morning at his late
home in Keene, Rev. A. H. Wheeler
being assisted by Rev. D. L. Sanford
of this place. Many Bellows Falls
friends were in attendance. The body
was brought here at noon. and inferred
in Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. d. L. San
ford officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-19
JACKSONVILLE.

o. II. Stickney and wife Of Brattleboro
are spending a few days in town.
L. L. Brigham of Hnsdale came out
and returned with his family Tuesday.
We hear of one OF two fields of pota-
toes where blight has apparently begun.
Forest Green's family of Athol are
spending the summer at Albert }. Faux
ner's.
The uncertain weather is interfering
with haying, though IL may add to the
growth of hay in some fields.
Austin E. Plumb of North Adams was
over the first Of the week to visit his
family who are on a vacation here.
The ladies of the Universalist church
served ice cream at the church parlors
Thursday. but on account OF the wet
many were kept away.
The ladies of the Methodist church
served ice cream Wednesday afternoon
and evening on the lawn by the church
until the rain drove them inside the
church. where the service was continued.
z. L. Houghton. formerly of this town,
but now of Norton, Kansas. with his fam
lily, is visiting in town. He reports that
the dry time mentioned in the papers as
in the eastern part of his state has not
reached his part Of the state as yet.
We have frequently heard it said that
Jacksonville was the centre of the earth,
and now since the grand lodge of Vermont
Knights of Honor chose three Of its nine
officers from here II would seem that we
were pretty near the centre Of that
order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-19
MINISTER.

Mrs. Dora Bruce is in Springfield, Mass.
for an indefinite time.
Mrs 3. T. Phelps was in Woodsville
n. H., Tuesday and Wednesday,
Mise Hattie. Gertrude and Mary Farr
are at home for the summer vacation.
Henry Tenney and his sister Miss
Mary, arc spending a few days in East
Alstead.
Mrs. ]. F. Ward and daughter left
Monday for a two weeks absence in VIII
mington.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Collins started
Tuesday on a carriage drive. They ex-
pect to be away a week.
Miss Mayhem of Somerville. Mass.
came Thursday for a visit with Miss
Grace Chase.
Mr. and Mrs. George A Robbins of
Mankato Mimi, were guests this week
fIom Wednesday to Friday Of George H.
Walker and family.
The entertainment committee of the
ladies aid society for July, of which Mrs
p. T. Phelps is chairman, will present a
play entitled "A Lion Among Ladies" at
the town hall Friday evening, July %
This is a bright little comedy depicting
country life in its most delightful phase
Misses Edna. Martha and Nellie Wright,
and Messrs. Mark and Seth Arnold, Fred
Metcalf, local amateurs, will take lead
ing parts. The charming entertainer
Dudley Prescott of Boston. will assist in
the program. A vocal selection will be
given by c. z. Buck and instrumental
selections on the cornet and horn by
Messrs. Collins and Wright. Ice cream
and cake will be served after the enter
tainment, and a general good time is
expected. All seats will be reserved and
they may be obtained at G. II. Walkers
store after Monday, July %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-19
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The ladies' aid are arranging for an
apron sale and supper on the evening of
July %
John Wilcox of Broome county. New
York, has come to remain for the pres
ent with his son, VIM. H. Wilcox
Two lads, nephews of Mrs. Charles
Hall, aged II and 10, came on from I'LL
nois alone and are to remain with her
several weeks. They are the children of
her brother, who died about two years
ago.
The Tarbell family, who were at the
mill house last winter, have rented the
DIR. Stevens place of Mr.. Brooks, the
present owner, who does not intend to
occupy it this season. They will move in
at once.
John A. Paddock is at F. G. Campbell's
and is out in the hay field by way of a
summers vacation from his Mexican ma
hogany business. Rev. Mr.. Paddock was
there over Sunday. He was at church
and Sunday school, taking charge of the
old peoples class.
News came by cable, directly after the
event, July 2 of the birth of a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Wellman of Cape
son of II. E. Wellman and Prof Horace
Goodhue of Mortified, Mimi, after whom
he is to be named.
Frank L. Harlow is up from Boston
TO oversee the securing of the hay crop
upon his farm. He is out at work every
day and tells the boys it is not so hot
in the hay field with the mercury over 80,
nor so hard work, as IL is in the shop on
Congress street where he is engaged in
making printers rolls. He calls 1t a very
comfortable change.