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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
OUT PLANS.
Fy Cortelyou Now Is the
est Man in Washington.
to Devise the Machinery of
Neyv Department OF Conn
Free and of the Bureaus
Connected with 1t.

Mr.. Cortelyou became secre-
commerce he has been impor-
Ito make speeches in many sec
i the country at banquets given
hmercial organizations. He has
d all such invitations. He tells
buld-be hosts that his business
present is to do, not to talk.
5 been called to organize a great
bportant department of govern
as yet he has done nothing but
BIT the task of organization. The
er tasks to be performed by the
department. when it is fully con-
led have not wen been reached.
lis time his speeches would neces-
/ deal with hopes and expecta-
He says he prefers to talk
] things which have been accom-
Ed.
! big task for the secretary of
just at. present, says the
Ego Journal, is to organize the adj
strative machinery which is to
care of the business of all the
! bureaus which are to be trans
d July / to the jurisdiction of
secretary of commerce. AL the
of the census, the immigra-
service, the geodetic and coast
", the bureau of standards and
;urements, Chinese exclusion, sta
IS, consular reports, labor, fish
mission, steamboat inspection and
lighthouse board-all these will
to be paid and brought into order
+ the new regime. TO do this
out confusion or interruption of
is not a simple task. The book
and accounting feature alone
j, small undertaking. Many of the
rtments will move their quarters.
new building opposite the Willard
is to be ready for occupancy
It that time, and July 1 promises
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
FRENCH-CANADIAN FLAG
~ ~ the Creation OF a Loyal Prlest
and Promises to Become u
Popular Ensign.

Recently there was unfurled and
flung to the breeze at Montreal a aao
new to the present generation, but not
TO those of bygone days. Many per-
sons who had occasion to pass along
Notre Dame street had eason to re.
mark: what is this?"
~ was none other than the new flag
oi tne french-Canadian people, and
winch, 1T is hoped, will be adopted in
perpetulty as the emblem of the race
winch first settled the country. For
some years past there has been asita-
t,on afoot to drop the tri-color of
france, as it does not really denote any
other allegiance to France than lam
guage among French-Canadians.
1t, therefore, remained for a French
Canadian priest to start a movement
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01

agHsEA49S Fl ~ 4e=N-
he also promoted Mr.. William Loeb
to the private secretaryship, and this
~commendable system ef recognizing
merit he has nov carried to its logical
conclusion by making Mr.. Rudolph
Forster assistant secretary to the pres
ident. Mr.. Forster is a thoroughly re-
liable and capable young man. He was
born in Washington in October, 1872.
He was educated in the public schools
of that city, is a graduate Of Columbia
university law school, was appointed
from Virginia as clerk in the United
States commission of fish and fisheries
in 1894, and in March. 1897, was detailed
for duty at the white house. He was
appointed to a clerkship in tae white
house in May, 1897, andpromotedtoex-
ecutive clerk in May, 1900.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
s.,. bullet. for Duelists.

!. A harmless bullet, made of a shell Of
chalk. has been invented by a Partisan
physician, and it will no doubt be ex-
tensively used by French duelists.
When it strikes a person it merely
marks the spot without doing the least
injury. With a mask yer the face,
men can practice revolver shooting at
each other just as they now practice
fencing.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
OLD FORT ARMSTRONG.
Historic Spot on mississippi Saved
from oblivion by Daughters Of
American Revolution.

At the lower end of Rock Island, in
the Mississippi, was built. in 1876, a fort
which was named after Gen. Arm
strong, then secretary of war. The
encroachments of the Indians, and the
NEED for a rallying place for the white
settlers on the banks of the Missis-
sippi, made the fort a necessity. 1t
was built of hewn logs, and was strong
enough to resist any attempt of the
Indians to capture it. Happily there
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
Perpetual Motion.

South Dakotans are so accustomed
to overcoming difficulties that it need
not surprise any one to learn that
Aaron Frey of Elrod has invented
a perpetual motion machine which
may be used in the running of ma
chinery and vehicles. Frey is n
of the most ingenious men who ever
honored the state by taking up his
residence within it's borders, so it is
perhaps natural that he should have
solved the mystery of perpetual mo-
ton after scores of men had failed
So confident is Frey of the success
of his invention that he will imme-
diately proceed to Washington to
have it patented before inscriptions
persons forestall him.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Colored shoes In the Army.

If colored shoes are not generally
worn, they are popular in the army, as
evidenced by recent contracts given
out for the manufacturing of shoes for
Tie members of the United States
army, says the Shoe and Leather Re-
porter. One contract was for $1,000
pairs of shoes, all co%lored,there being
not a single pair of blacks in the or
yer In another order was includedS S4
PAIRS of colored shoes. This gives the
impression that for army wear colored
shoes are preferred. They look better
aor a longer period of time with reason
aoie care than black goods, inthe opin-
.oh OF the army officials. For hot
weather colored shoes are viewed by
sensible people as a most common
sense proposition.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
NEW E DIRECTOR.
Mr.. Conried, Recently Made MAJ geI
of Metropolitan Opera House, In
an Able Man.

Mr.. Heinrich Conried, who has just
been elected director of the Metro
politan opera house, New York city,
is one of the most prominent and
picturesque personalities in the dra-
matte world. His genius for stage
direction is so great that his own
theater (the Irving Place, New York
city, may be said to be the only
American playhouse. preserving the
classic traditions of the Coincide
Franchise at Paris or the Burg thea.
ter at Vienna. The guiding principle
of each of these three theaters is
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
smoke Turned Into Gas.

A novel method of getting rid Of
black smoke, and, at the same time,
turning it to practical use, is now be-
ing adopted in some Belgian factories.
The smoke is driven by fans into a
porous receptacle over which flows a
stream Of petroleum or similar liquid;
the smoke is thus caught and turned
into q gas that gives a great heat. and
Gan be used for running gas eng;nes.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
roRr ARMSTRONG MONUMENT.
recently by Daughters Of Amer
lean R%evolution.)

erected recently by Daughters Of Amer
lean Revolution.)
never arose an occasion to use the fort
for warlike purposes and il became
hut a trading. post. There was signed
here. in 1881. the treaty by which the
Sac and Fox Indians agreed to remove
the vii Village on the banks of Rock river
which they had occupied SO long. The
tort was 200 feet square, and having
access to water. and carrying a large
snnnlv of food, was equipped for a
1opp Siege. There now remains moth
INC Of Il. says the Four-Track News
Two cannon pointing down the river
have been the only things to mark the
1pot where It stood till two years ago :
When the Daughters Of the American
Reyolution erected a monument there.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
For The Fair,

While the law creating q st. Louis
fair commission does not go into eff
feet until July /, it is necessary to
have an official representative at st.
Louis to select a state site before
May 1. For this reason Gov. Ierreid
selected S. W.. Russell of Lawrence
county as a member to represent the
state until the law goes into effect
when a commission will be given him
and the other two members appoint
ed. Russell was unanimously Endorsed
by the Mining Mems association OF
the Black Hills.
The governor appointed as mem
bers of the state fair board John H,
King of Huron and George IL. Whit
ing of Yankton.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Cattle Improve,

Reports from the various parts of
the stock range, gathered from stock
men in attendance at the annual
meeting of the Northwestern a~ssocia-
ton are that the cattle are getting in
good condition. III most instances
previous reports of losses have been
over estimates, and the cattle men
will not suffer as it was believed a
month ago they would. The snow
is all gone in the range country. and
the young grass is getting a good
start. The heavy o of March
were much needed on the range, as
the water was running low and the
cattle We're beginning to suffer for
drink,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Attempted Murder.

Martha Guinan attempted to take
the life of David Henney at Lead and
then committed suicide by swallowing
strychnine.
Henney, who is employed at a To-
cal saloon, went to work after eat
ing luncheon. He soon became ill
and his life was saved only by the
prompt work of a physician.
Miss Guinan admitted before her
death that she had put poison in Hen
ney's tea, and had taken a large, dose
herself, and stated that jealousy was
the cause of her action.
She Had Nerve.
Unable longer to conceal the fact
that she had been shot in the side
at the time her sister was killed by
the accidental discharge of a shotgun
a few days ago, Mabel Clouse of Mil
Ter finally gave up from exhaustion
and surgical aid had to be summoned
70 remove the shot. The effort on the
part of this 11-year-old girl to keep
her narrow escape from death a Sc
cret was that she might make the
shock to her father and sister as
light as possible.
Raises A Crop.
Mrs. C. NJ. Boles, a widow, has set
an example for men in developing a
new country. Last fall she settled on
a government calm thirty miles
southwest of Miller and has. lived con-
tinuously on the land since. The
wolf or prairie lion that prowled near
her sod house was quickly dispatched
with her unerring Winchester. She
expects to raise IL crop on her land
this year, refusing to prove. up with
out showing the best of intentions.
News Notes.
In accordance with the desire OF
the taxpayers, the city council OF
C%enterville and board OF education
have decided to submit to the voters
at the approaching municipal cleo.
ton the proposition of issuing bonds
in the sum of 100000 for the construc.
ton of a new school building.
The caroner's jury of Yanktor
found that Anders Strand came to his
death by hanging by his own hands
An effort is being made to discover
about 5000 that his brother says i:
missing and which Anders had tn.
day before his death.
Gov. Herried has selected Lieut.
Col. c. II. Englisby of Aberdeen o
the Third regiment as a South Dako
ia aide on the staff of Gen. Corbin a
the d~edicatory exercises at the st
Louis fair. April 81 and May 1. An
other selection is yet to be made, blu
will o be announced for severa
days.
The Mitchell Driving Park associa
ton has arranged to hold race ma
tinees during the summer months
At the first meeting Samuel Webbe
and NJ. II. Gosche. two prominen
business men, have arranged for
race for a purse of $50 a side. TIL
business men got to discussing TIL
speed of their animals, and it ri
suited in the race being made.
Late reports from the gold disco,
cry on the Fink farm, six mile
southeast of Bonesteel, indicate ths
the mine is a bonanza. Several piece
of the quartz rock have been assaye
and show a value of over $50 to I'll
ton.
One of the greatest education
conventions that has ever been he
in the state will in Mitchs
May lila, when the Methodists
the state will assemble.
The convention Of Congregation
churches will be held in Mitchell
{ May 10, 20 and 81, and 1T is expect
that about two hundredsdelegatessa
visitors will be present.
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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
MR.. FORSTER PROMOTED.
Executive white House Clerk IL All.
pointed. Assistant Secretary to
President Roosevelt.

President Roosevelt is a firm believer
in civil service methods. When he pro-
NOTED Mr.. Cortelyou to the new cab
met position Of secretary Of commerce,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Malxea Paid for Helfer.

4 ranchman in Natrona county,
No had a heifer killed by wolves. To
y! aran with the latter, he placed
strychnine in the heife1's carcass,
s su:.,;n .. few days he found eight dead
Vie. Wee, and one coyote beside the re-
M.;ns The heifer was worth only
eas and the wolves and coyote will re-
gs.' - the ranchman something like
sooo n bounty and sale of skins.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Took His Daughter.

A gentleman named Spears, who
had spent the winter at Miller with
his 14-year-old daughter, was SIR
prised to have his wife, from whom
he was divorced eight years ago,
come on and take the girl back to
Milwaukee with her. She was given
the custody of the child at the time,
but the husband escaped with her
and for eight years had managed to
keep his whereabouts secret, ira
Yelling and caring for the girl. The
mother remarked, but he has re-
manned single. He vows to regain
his daughter.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Death Months Of AGED.

death months" are Marchand April
for adults, and July and August Tor
children under five years Of age. ac-
cording to the statistics Of the twelfth
census.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
Flowers In Fro.e. K,rth.

AOSSers In EEO1en N9rth.
AN the flowers Of the;arctic regions,
u, which there = 76a kinds, are either
waite or yellow.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-01
~, versus iron.

steel Versus iron.
steel rusts seven times as rapidly as
idon.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Thieves at Work.

The worst thing about Upper
Wells street Is that 1t Is not lighted
up at night. The whole Fourth
ward has but two electric lights
and the plant, of course. Already
there Is trouble from intruders on
peoples premises In the upper
part of the city and the attention
of the night patrol IS earnestly
called to that Chow much traveled)
thoroughfare.
Attempts have been made each
evening this week to break into a
dozen or more houses and with no
police protection at hand nor any
light to speak OF, the situation has
become alarming. They need a
good electric light or two up there
and better police protection, right
now.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Must Be a Camel.

John Johnson, of Glasgow, Mo-,
noticed recently that a valuable
heller had disappeared from bis
herd and advertised for her In the
newspapers. A month after he had
first advertised, and after he had
given up all hope of recovering her
he found her /. straw rick In a
field adjoining his feed lot. The
poor brute had got into a narrow
passaseway n the center of the
rick which was closed at one end,
and being unable to turn around
and lacking sense to back out, had
remained there throughout the
time without water and with no
food except such straw as she
could reach. Mr.. Jackson on find
Ing her, got her out as quickly as
he could and gave her some water,
but she had taken only a small
drink of 1t when she dropped dead.
1t Is supposed she was without
water at least six weeks.-Kansas
City Journal.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
WhOOpInE Cough,

A woman who has mad expert
ence with this disease, tells how to
prevent any dangerous consequence
es from 1t. She says. Our three
children took whooping cough last
summer, our baby boy being only
three months old, and owing to our
giving them Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. they lost none of
plumpness and came out In much
better health than other children
whose parents did not use this
remedy. Our Oldest girl would call
Justify for cough syrup between
whoops. PINKEY HALL,
Springville, Ala. This Remedy is
for sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
No Loss OF Time.

I have sold Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
years, and would rather be out of
coffee and sugar than 1t. sold five
bottles of 1t yesterday to threshers
who could 60 no further and they
are at work again this morning.
R. H. Phelps, Plymouth, Ok!aho-
ma. As will be seen by the above
the threshers were able to keep ON
with their work without losing a
single days time. You should keep
a bottle of this remedy In your
home. For sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Where to Apply.

Dear Miss Scrubbins' wrote
the wise mother to her sons teach
er, elf you want an excuse for
Willie's absence ask him for one.
He's the best boy for excuses that
lives. He gives them to me a
dozen times a day. He can give
an excuse for anything that hap
pens, whether It's a rip In his trou-
sers or a fight with a neighbours
boy. AS long as you have him In
your room I do not see why 1t
should be necessary to apply to me
for an excuse at al"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Advertising Did It.

He didn't have a dollar; he
didn't have a dime. His clothes
and shoes were looking just
as though they'd served their
time. He didn't try to kill himself
to dodge misfortune's whacks. In.
stead, he got some ashes and he
filed FIVE dozen sacks. Then next
he begged a dollar. In the paper
In the morn, he advertised tin polish
that would put the sun to scorn.
He kept on advertising, and suffice
to say, he's out in California, at his
cottage or the bay,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS.
The Entertainment by the Junior Glass
Last Night a Bic Success.

The Entertainment by the Junior Glass
Last Night Big Success
Despite the warm weather and
another entertainment In the city,
the School Auditorium was filled
at the hour for the opening of the
program of the Junior Entertain
ment last night. The class of 'o4
numbers twenty and they looked
their finest In new gowns and
smiling happy faces. The class
marched upon the stage In single
file and all remained standing In a
semi-circle until the president, Mr..
John Finlayson, took his position
and all were then seated.
The decorations were attractive
and were the result of much hard
work by the members of the class
colors and potted palms were
among the effects used and the
class banner neatly set of one cor
ner ofthe stage.
The orations showed thought
and care In preparation and were
especially we'll delivered. Mr.. Ros-
coe Lorentz and Miss Gertrude
Malick were the orators.
The recitations were by Misses
Lille Moss, Carrie Uber, Bertha
Allen and Cora johnson. and Mr..
Percy Dodge. They all deserve
praise for their work.
The musical numbers were piano
Solos by Misses Ethel Robinson
and Mamie Quigley, and a song
by a ladies' double quartet, CONSIST
Ing of Misses Lulu McKisson, Mae
Corbitt, Gertrude Malick, Grace
Mckinley, Emile Morrison, Bertha
Chadderdon. and Leo Bedford. The
quartette was called back for an en-
core.
The Narrative by Mr.. Orlow Buell.
the writer's talents IN
this style of literary effort and mar
rated his thrilling experience in a
cave. The debate by Messrs Leo
Kennedy and Algeo Marsh was
In every sense of the
term.
The Juniors may we'll feel proud
of their efforts to please the large
and intelligent audience.
Tonight the Juniors will be treat
ed to reception and banquet by
the Seniors. The banquet IS to
sort of soothe their wounded feel
lngs after the Utilization" at the
hands of the seniors into the mys
teries of that class. The feast will
be at the Phoenix.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Catarrah Can BE Cured.

Bunsens Catarrh Cure Is a prep
aration scientifically compounded
for catarrh, cold In head and hay
fever. Ifyou have catarrah try
Buusen's Catarrh Cure. It clean
ses, soothes and heals thu diseased
membrane and is a positive cure
for catarrh, hay fever or cold In
the head. Try a bottle and every
bottle warranted. For sale by D.
A. Henderson,,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20

Miss Lillian Olmstead entertained
a few friends at ~ o'clock dinner
today at her home on South Wells
street. 1t being the occasion of her
18th birthday anniversary,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Weather Conditions.

The high area this morning over.
lies the eastern Gulf states, while
the depression has advanced
slowly eastward, and Is central this
morning over Wisconsin. Light,
scattered showers have occurred
over the Mississippi valley; else
where, the weather Is generally
fair. The prospects are that the
low will pass too far to the north.
ward to cause any rain over this
section.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Quick Arrest.

IA. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case of piles causing "a tu-
mors. After doctors and all rene
dies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly arrested further infamma-
ton and cured him. It conquers
aches and kills pain. 25c at D. A.
Hendershot's drug store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
SOCIALLY

Socially the city has been very
dull this week. No large or formal
affairs being given on account OF
the Commencement exercises at
the High School. Nearly all the
society people of this city are inter-
ested In, and proud of Our High
School and enjoy attending all the
entertainments given by the grad
yates.
The Virginia club have issued
invitations for an informal dance
to be given at the Auditorium on
Thursday evening. Prof. Helms
full Opera House orchestra will
furnish the music for the occasion,
which promises to be very de.
lightful affair owing to the many
out Of town guests who will attend.
The number includes Miss Carrie
Phillips, of Pittsburg, who Is at
present the house guest of Mrs.
lack Kinkaid; Miss Beatrice Pugh,
of Columbus, Ohio, who Is visiting
at the home Of Miss Elsie Stealey.
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Clark, OF
Port Arthur, Texas.
The Woman's Mission Circle
and their gentlemen friends will be
entertained by Mrs. Will Bostaph
at her home Ia St, Marys on Thurs
day afternoon and evening. This
annual visit to Mrs. Bostaph's home
Is the one delightful occasion that
each member of the society looks
forward to with pleasure, Mrs.
Bostaph Is In every way charming
hostess and her entertainments are
always new and original. The party
will leave the city on the 3 o'clock
train In the afternoon, returning
on the II o'clock train the same
evening.
Miss Lillian Olmstead entertained
a few friends at ~ o'clock dinner
today at her home on South Wells
street. 1t being the occasion of her
18th birthday anniversary,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
Wheeling Man Died at
SistersvIIIe Tuesday

John Brady died Tuesday at SIS
tersville of Bright's disease, at the
age of thirty.three years. The re-
mains were sent to Wheeling, and
the funeral will probably take place
today. The interment will be made
In Mt. Calvary cemetery. Brady
was we'll known in Wheeling and
had a number of relatives living
here. His health was falling for
several years prior to his DEATH
Wheeling Intelligencer.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-20
DEDICATION.

Rev. A. Lusktetter, will conduct
the dedicatory exercises of the new
Christian church, at Eight Mile
Ridge, Wetzel county, on Sunday,
May 24th. All are cordially In
vlted to be In attendance.