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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

Ii was a day like an e~pai-fuil Of
light and sparkle and blue b~rillianees
and tender. ~greenish shadows. Ray
had awakened to Il all with a reeip.
rocai rush Of Joy born OF perfect health
and almost perfect happiness.
wcs!a noser; fee, annoyed that she
had failed to keep her appointment
with him the day previous? 'The
thought troubled her. She could not
bear to remain indoors and eat her
breakfast She would run out in the
garden and wait until the pos3man
passed. She had her plunge bath,
dressed and went flying downstairs
Singing. she flashed put into the dewy
brightness Of the young day. She
went darling from shrub to shrub and
from flower to flower, for all the world
Ike a bright pEumaged hummins bird.
All! There vas the postman coming
down the block now!
Good morningr' she cried smiiingiy.
She caught eagerly the letter he ex-
tended. At first as she read a shadow
crossed her countenanee. Gradually
this expression gave place to one Of
bewflderment. Finally II merged In q
look Of complete comprehension.
Robert won't be angry about the
broken appointment she decided.
And she vas singing again as she
went indoors.
This Is the letter Robert wrote:
Dearest - My godfather. Wilfrid
Woiyerton. is here. He said he wanted
to surprise me, In this laudable ambl-
ton he was entirely successful. l was
not expecting ~him-didn't dream he'd
show up for a month yet. He has
come all the way from Canada to pass
judgment on the girl I've selected to
be the wife Of his godson. And, 10 and
behold, If i did not insist on his full
filling the object he had in mind when
he started he'd turn around this min
ute, l believe, and go back to his land
Of SHOWS and tamaracks. Daft3 / hear
you ask. No man is saner. dear girl.
But he's brimful OF ec~centricities. You
know how prejudiced he was when l
wrote him about you that l should
think of marrying a girl of the States
But. provided you possessed beauty
and intelligence. both Of which ! as
sured him were yours In fullest meas
ure. he was disposed to make the best
Of matters. As bad luck would have 1t.
his ancient and capricious fancy ri
yesterday ensnared by some forward
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

In times past ths Jewish year haa
two conamencements. ne religious
year began win the mo0th OF Abba
(AprD and the eivfl ysas with T1ssG
October. The rear wa a solar one
and but two seasons wsss recioned-
summer and wfntsr. The months were
lunar. twelve In number. zach OF thir-
y days. This was the sase with Inc
average year, bat o~ccastonally q thir-
tsanth was necessarily intspcalated
1hf thirteenth monsA was cailed
svsaAar.- Several OF ths ancient ma
uons-ths Egyptians ChA4ieans. Per
stana and Phosnictans in particular
began their year at the time OF tho
sutnmnsl equinox. about Sept. q
TAs beginning OF The yexr among tho
0scsAS until about the yesr 1872 b. O..
whsn Msnton introduced ths cycis call
"a aftsr him. Wa at the time OF the
w1nt9 solstcA, a. about Dec. q, and
aftsSward ct IN time OF the summer
eplstice. Juns a. In England from
ths fourtsenth century until tho
ehanes from "ed style" to new
styi.s In t7U2 ne legal and sccissi-
astseal year began with March 70.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

Among the Ona Indians Of TERRA del
Fuego courtship II not precisely a ten
der affair. When the girl II from q
friendly group the gallant presents
her with his hunting bow. II the efrl
returns It By hsr own hand It r. q sign
q acceptance. but II by the hand Of q
messenger It = . refusal. But refusals
sze not common The perseverins
brave watches for IN opportunity
which br1nss him alone with the OBJ
3eet Of biz affsct1on&. He then com
mands her TO follow him with al spesd
through ths bush - his own camp.
xhs s1xas are prone 70 yisld prompt
sbsdisneA for . disappointed sutton
may snphAslss his ~dispisssurs By an
arrow directed lightly at The thigh o.
q h& eafvsa ne especial vanity Of IN
oaa BEN.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

L~fnttaffOna of "Store Teeth.~
A small town in Posen, near the 81
iesian frontier, still keeps a night
Waterman who blows the hours on a
whistle. The London Telegraph tells
that one night he failed to sound his
whistle.
The burgomaster summoned the de-
tinquent I o account for his negligence.
After some hesitation he declared that
his last tooth had dropped out and that
he could not hold I'm his mouth the OH.
ciai hat tin whistle.
A council was called. and the sub
ject was gravely discussed. Finally
one of the members said that he had
heard Of a dentist ut Breslau who sup.
piled artificial teeth. After long de-
bate the council appropriated money
to send the aged Waterman to Bres-
lau to get q set of new teeth.
In due time the Waterman reported
that his teeth had arrived. That night
the burgomaster sat up to hear the
result. TO his establishment. there was
no whistle at 10, at IL or at midnight
The next morning he summoned the
Waterman.
-You have got your teeth" he said
Indignantly. "Why do you not whistle
as beforer'
Eyes, I've got a new set Of teeth
replied the old man, but the doctor
told me to put them in water at night
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
MEMBERSHIP roo LARGE.
Size OF Panama Canal Commission
May Be ReGuced.


Washington, Dec. Pm -President
Roosevelt has given cons Grafton re-
Gently to suggestions looking TO a re
ductiOn in the membership Of ths
Panama canal commission, but thus
far. IL can be said. no definite decision
has been reached.
1t has been urged by some members
OF congress hat the commission Is so
large as TO be unwieldy. Ii is known
that Representative Hepburn of Iowa,
chairman OF the committee on inter
state and foreign commerce. Is In
clined to the opinion that the com
mission is too large and that the chief
engineer Of the canal ought to havs
greater initial authority than he now
has. Mr.. Hepburn talked to the pres
ident during the day about canal mat
tiers. but he declined to say whether
II was the intention Of his COMMITTEES
to introduce a measure looking TO the
capitalization Of his ideas into law,
Before action of a definite nature ID
taken the subject will be considered
carefully In all It's phases.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
window and 10 Instantly Killed.

sioux CITY, Ia. Der. ga Gre
fhich resulted in the death ~ n
Xerson. a monetary loss roughly estt
hated at Sc. 000, 900 and the destruc-
Non of nearly two entire bioHka. start
in the basement Of the PeilofieT
apartment store. iosated al Tonrth
nd Jackson streets. at 8 O'Clock FRI
night. The district burned over
h in the center OF the business por-
kn 0f the city and among the build
rs were several Of the most sub
initial structures in the city. In
ese buildings were located many
bres, several Wholesale establish
knts and three national banks. It's
3gin is in doubt
IA large number OF Christmas shop
Nors crowded the Pelietier and other
NDres and II was with difieulty that
managed 20 escape from the burn
III building. The flames enveloped
bch OF the building before the fire
spartment arrived and was quite be-
f$bd control For three hours and a
M, until they had gotten beyond
xbge OF the large buildings, the
zines carried everything In their
Nh. Both telegraph companies were
out OF business by reason OF their
res all being burned out and the
Ice of the Western Union was de-
ttfpysd. Although a great number OF
~eH6phone circuits were within the
l{striet, long distance circuits were
kter established with outside points.
The fire vas gotten under control
1870 with the assistance Of sv-
outside departments.
kaSA Three Banks Destroyed.
VTSy burned buildings include three
Inks, the Western Union telegraph
Wce, the Leader fotel, at Third and
Werce streets, the West hotel, a
ygge new structure. at Third and Ne
tRska streets; Higman & Skinner,
&olesale boots and shoes. and a
we number Of small establishments.
An the, course of their flight tbs
Anes were communicated to a score
4other business places.
When the flames had reached q point
q the Tribune building. facing
fcrce street. the fir4men concentrat-
their efforts and managed to pre-
tnt the destruction of that struc-
ne, although II was considerably
Il6naged.
The man killed was q tenant in the
lessaehusetts building who jumped
ON q nth story.
IA partial list OF the losses IL as
nlOws:
Helletisr Dry Goods company.
10000; Orkin Bros. furnishings,
1000; j. X. Brugh & Co.. queens
ere, $780, 900: n. r. Pursiow. West
Vel and other buildings, $4,000;
Numerical block, $4,000: Schulein
tate, $50, 900; Northwestern Nation
bank. $4,000; Begley & Co.. cloth
Il, SIS, 900; Paul Leader. hotel. $780,
~ George Conway. wholesale to-
lccoist, $55. 900; State bank building
mpany. Toy building. $11S ZOO;
lrtin Bros. department store. $685.
ID; Davidson Bros, department store.
1000; Wagner & Wells, saloon.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
GUESTS ROUTED OUT.

st. James Hotel at Duluth Destroyed
by Fire.
Duluth, Dec. 27.-Sixty guests at
the st. James hotel were routed from
the building in their night clothing
early in the morning. Two theatrical
companies were among the guests and
lost most Of their belongings. 1t was
the eighth time the building has
burned since 1871.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

(isy thoroughf&re In Glasgow
"a fully licensed public house,
probably the smallest estab-
IL Of its kind In the kingdom.
n full It can just accommodate
Jo1stomers. II II nicknamed the
7 IN" and the regular habitues give
karious drinks. etc, names to cor
a A whisky II Z mail" Z pint
~lid." and brandy and soda
sonument.s The sandwiches are
"a "gravsstonss~ and the ciga-
- 'wormp."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

The Secret of Her EnJoyneat.
Hell don't PEE how you could have
enjoyed that performances ut the thea
ter last night. II was abominable. She
II know II. but you didn't sit In a box
with q new gown a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Party Of sisvs Burned to Death I,
Their Shanty,

Their ehanty.
Old Town, Md, Dec. 27.-Mack
Nimarick, his wife and child, Anna,
and Massun Cole, Nimarick's sister
in-law. all Slavs, were burned TO
death Monday In q shanty. An explo-
sion Of coal oil 10 supposed to have
caused the accident. Fcal play is
suspected by the police. as Nimarick
Is said have had a considerable sum
Of money on his person Sunday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
The Gift l Didn't Get
-
y 81 A Christmas Poem by Peter HcA thur

r1xnt. hS. oy refer ArArthar
ma We prsssnfs BY RE dozen.
Efsnns 20 mo<s my Chrirfvos EsoZ
From soch sncEs. aGns and coaska-
Dsr q fsfsoev svsv bod.
Tbsrs'< a ksspsok from ny mosA~.
Fosbsr SsnS a sAsck-on& yss
nm fhdnktaS Of onofAsr-
az me one 4 di&nf Sss.
EHE1E are Ibfss from ar fhs EsfEohss.
- Pipes and tAANts . sAxm nsny ssnAs
Tbsvs's q -. all rods md ysGcess.
From q ~ lido eofL ss friend.
yos nsouf6 aAAA& Ns FOR from sN6kss%
II yoG saAv sksm aH-Gn< y67.
4 csrfsss. I'm mo1 Sestshssd
eShN sAs enc 4 Asas'r Ssx.
&sHE Soid ne h 1os ready.
Sxs'6 prepares n long bSfeves
RI seen coILAal on Asr <ssody
For ~ fsoss a ys0r or more.
Shs soii ne all about r..
And Der ayes sshh fears s~sve ~sk.
And xm bappy. nsvsr doGbf 10.
For fbas SVf 4 SfAn's ssf-
AEK osfh0As eso< altered
- cUbsn \ sailed on her Eass nGSAs.
Dus my tale Of ioJs 4 (aIfs~sd.
And 4 Susss \ I'D II riShs.
nd sbLs fiffIs rhyme 10 svrisfsn
'CauSs I'm full Of jey-ycu bssf
For a frosfy Hfsis ~ffssn
cUo< fbs SUf = didn't Ssf.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

PROPERTY VALUED AT NEAh-h
1.-TWO MILLION DOLLARS Is
DESTROYED.

Practically TWO Entire 1iscks in the
Center Of the Best Business District
Wiped Out, Including Several Of the
Glhest Buildings in the ctty-ocs
fIisn Jumps From q Fifth story
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
The Letter
Robert Wrote
by Kate m. Cfeory

Cnpyrisht. 1904. by Kate N. Cieary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
COAL MINER MAY
 DIE FROM WOUND
A. F. scHERAL SHOT ACCIDENTAL " BY JOE CARDELL's PISTOL. BOTH MEN ARE MINERS ScHERAL AT ST. VlNcENT'S.

A. F. scheral. miner, was accidental ly shot In the hand and abdomen at Flat Top yesterday morning by Joe CardelL another miner. and as result he VII probably die from the wounds.
 It seems that Cardell had new pistol and was exhibiting 1t to several of his friends. or playing with 1t, when he drop ped 1t from his hands and the hammer struck on the floor. exploding the pistol. The bullet passed through scheral's hand and into the abdomen.
 The wounded man was brought to Bh- mingham and carried to St. Vincents hospital in the ambulance Of the Gaudin company. He was operated on by Drs. E. M. Robinson and Cabot Luli, who con slider that his condition is very serious.
 At the hospital early this morning scherai stated that his friend was play ing with the pistol and dropped 1t. anC that the shooting was accidental. The au thorities at the hospital state that the, do not believe he can 1.-Two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
NEGROES SAID TO
 HAVE BEEN SHOT
TWO MEN ARRESTED AT UNION PASSENGER STATION AS THEY CAME FROM CENTRAL OF eEoR- CHA TRAIN.

With only two pistols apiece and one Winchester between them, Bleve Spradley and J. F. Bailey were taken from a Cen tral of Georgia train Saturday night by Policeman Culpepper at the union pas senger station. If long distanced tele- phone message is to be believed, the two men shot and killed two negroes at Fret ta. Ala. and wounded another Saturday afternoon.
 It seems tht as they were coming through Eretta from Childersburg on the Central train one of them leaned his head over on the window and went to sleep. While in that position he claims he was struc. by a rock or something thrown by a negro near the station and that for 8 minute he was unconscious. When he regained consciousness he opened fire with his pistols out of the window and his partner joined him.
 The train pulled out about that time, and the extent of the damage was not men and delivered the pistols to the of- ficers when he reached Birmingham.
 A message was received in the city yesterday stating that two negroes were killed and enc wounded by the shots fired from the car window. Later a telegram was received by Policeman Culpepper from the conductor of the Central train going back through Eretts stating that no one was killed as far as he was able to find out. A deputy sheriff Is expected from that county today to take charge of the men and definite news can then be learned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
ADDRESS BEFORE
 ASSOCIATION MEN
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR GILLEsBY DELIVERS AN INSPIRING DlS- COURSE ON POWER OF HABIT. SPIRIT OF HELPFULNESS.

"The Power of Habit" was the subject of an inspiring address by Physical Director L. o. Gillesby at the Y. M. c. A. yesterday afternoon.
 Before MT. Gilesby was introduced. Assistant Secretary Bridges made some important announcements iE regard to the evening classes after which the au- dience was invited to join in singing the association hymn. Blessed Be the Tie that Binds'
 The speaker was then announced by Secretary Jackson. MT. Gillesby had once before addressed the Sunday club and this fact no doubt accounted for the cor dial manner in which the large audience of men received him. His address was full of practical hints ana suggestions as to the importance of forming correct habits
 A number of illustrations were given showing the power of habit, most of which were drawn from the speakers own experience. At the close of his ad- dress Mr. Gillesby pointed out that Christ is the great example. set before all after whom all should pattern. who would have true wisdom. By invitation MT. Walter Maxim sang, God Is Calling Yet"
 Secretary Jackson asked the attention of the audience for a few minutes and urged the claims of Christ upon unbe- lievers. Twelve men stood for prayer and afterwards accepted the secretary's invitation to attend special conference. in which the acceptance of Christ was definitely considered. All of the twelve signed cards signifying their decision to enter upon the Christian life. While this special conference was in session MT Gillesly met number of the men in another part of the building and made talk on the work he proposes to ac- complish in his department.
 A spirit of helpfulness and a deter imitation to do something seems to pre- vail with a good percentage of the asso- ciatlon membership. The public gener- ally Is invited to attend the religious meetings of the association, and to visit the buildings at any time during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
MANY PEOPLE WED
 IN BUSY BIRMINGHAM
CUPID IS WORKING OVER TIME AND NUMEROUS LICENSES ARE BEING ISSUED BY THE PROBATE COURT.

During the month of September the probate judge of Jefferson county issued a total Of 106 marriage licenses to white couples A large number of licenses were issued to negroes.
 There is hardly day passes but that a bridegroom in calling for a license will ask that 1t be not published for some reason. The attaches of the probate judges office generally comply with the request
 Saturday afternoon young man whose name is withheld called a, the probate court for a license. He was required to make an affidavit that the young lady was IS years of age or over, inasmuch as the would-be brides parents were not with the young man to testify to this fact. Just before issuing the license the deputy clerk looked in big record book kept for that purpose and found that the parents of the young lady had appeared in court and stated that she was only 15 years of age. The young man was some what disappointed, but he walked away with the remark, "I guess I can secure the necessary papers in Georgia"
 The following marriage license were issued Saturday by the probate judge: 5
 Albert L. Oldane of Coaldale to Miss Alice L. Goodwin, Robert A. Glenn of Birmingham to Miss Natalie Turner, c. w. Stephens of Pratt City to Miss Lola Jackson, J. N. Yearger of Blocton to Mrs. Mondy Shattleworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
DID NOT DISCUSS 4
 THE RESIGNATION
ACTING GOVERNOR WILL PRoBA- BLY WAIT UNTIL HE RETURNS
 TO MONTGOMERY BEFORE ACT ING ON COL. HIGDoN's LETTER.

Acting Governor Cunningham will prob ably wait until he reached Montgomery tomorrow Lefore issuing any official or der accepting or declining to accept the resignation of Col. E. l.. Higdon, which was rendered Saturday.
 Governor Cunningham went to Attalla yesterday, and from there goes to Gun tersvile this morning He will probably return to Birmingham tonight and go to Montgomery tomorrcw morning. He did not discuss the resignation of Colonel Higdon yesterday before leaving the city.
 The general belief in military circles now Is that there will be no opposition to either Captain McElroy of Anniston, for colonel, or Capt Hughes B. Kennedy of Birmingham for lieutenant colonel. Nearly every officer in the regiment fa- vors the election of Captain McElroy and military men not connected with the Third state that they believe that Cap tain McElroy would be the very man to bring about harmony in the regiment and settle all difficulties.
 It is not thought now that any one
 
 will run against Captain McElroy, and so far not particle of opposition has manifested itself. It Is believed that an election to fill the vacant place caused by Colonel Higdons resignation will be ordered for October IS, the time of the election ordered for the election of a ieutenant-colonel to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel Frank P. Mcconnell.
 It is thought here that any opposition to Captain Kennedy will be from people not entitled to vote, as is shown by the following story from Anniston:
 "The opposition to Captain Hughes B. Kennedy for lieutenant-colonel has not assumed very large proportions in this section, and 1t is known fact that every officer who enjoys the privilege of voting will support Kennedy and the opposition will be led by others than those who can vots,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-03
PERSONAL.

J. E. Webb of Nashville is at the Nor ris.
 W. W. Jones of speigners Is at the Morris.
 L. P. cordeii of Mexico is at the Co., loniai.
 R. R. Dawson of Chattanooga is at the colonial.
 T. B. Maddox of New ork is at the Morris.
 W. W. Bond of Baltimore is at the Morris. ,t J. s. Harris of Johns is at the St. Nicholas.
 M D. Mccoy of Macon. Ga. is at the St. Nicholas.
 N. H. Martin of Memphis. Tenn. is at the Hillman.
 Cecil A. Beasley of Fayette Is at the Metropolitan.
 R. N. Dyer of New York Is registered at the Hillman.
 c. R. Hardt of Washington is stopping at the Hilliman.
 F. s. Curtis of New York is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 George F. Beyers of Cullman Is regis tered at the Morris.
 Albert B. Steinau last last night for New Orleans for several days visit
 William H. Miller and A. E. Chadwick of Columbus, Ga, are at the Metropoli- tan.
 Scott Maxwell, general manager of the Indian Head cotton mills at Cordova, is at the Hillman.
 William F. Riley, advance representa- tive of the Human Hearts company, is at the Metropolitan.