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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Without wishing to underrate the
merits of rhinoceros meat as table
delicacy, we have no hesitation in
saying that the hippopotamus looks as
If it's flesh would be tenderer and
juicier.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Pierre, S. D., April George Miller,
laboring man, was arrested here on
a charge of shooting at his wife and
then trying to kill himself. He has
been out of work lately and aaspond-
ent.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The Chicago board of education is
thinking about establishing special
school for wives of less than IA years
OF age. We hope the attendance will
not be large.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

That week draws nigh, that dread.
ful week. when feeling spring astir
within her blood. the housewife
drives US forth and mops and scrubs
and changes things around until the
house is clean.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The matrimonial engagement of the
German crown prince is furnishing as
many good news stories as any other
European political movement except
the war in which Russia is engaged.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Some savant has at last managed to
figure out that Aphrodite was an old
woman. Must have been connected
with the Greek corps de ballet in
some way.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The Californian who threatens to
shoot on sight the man who marries
his divorced wife has found way
that probably never occurred to the
other divorce reformers.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

A woman has got verdict OF s., 800
Tor kick by horse. This may
seem y good deal to the horses own.
er, but comparatively few women
would be willing to be kicked by a
horse for that.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

More than 100 American tourists
have barely escaped death in an erup-
ton OF Mt. Vesuvius. Same old story,
didn't know it was loaded and looked
down the crater.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Archeologists have unearthed docu.
.mentary evidence that a certain Egyp-
tia1i teacher received what amounted
to $23 for twelve months work in the
year 100. So the college professors
galary seems to have evoluted some
what. after all.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Mr.. Rockefeller is going to put up
$1,000, 900 house. Russell Sage will
regard this as a sign that the great oil
magnate must be losing his mental
vigor.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

At time when leading literary
Journal can hold symposium with
the hideous title of The Slump in
Poetry" it is not hard to believe that
the aforesaid slump exists.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The discussion in the New York Sun
OF the question: DO suckers bite?'
refers to fish. The green-goods men,
therefore. haven't felt called upon to
take hand In it.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

After having been imprisoned IN a
summer cellar by snow drift. with.
out food and water. for twenty-five
days, a Pennsylvania cat finally came
out apparently none the worse for
her experience-but how she miaowed
for milk!
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Young Cornelius Vanderbilt Is be-
Ing mentioned as probable ambassa-
dor to Germany. Evidently his wife
is not yet through with her mother-in-
law
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
TWO MEN ARE KILLED.
Freiqht Car in Middle of Northwestern
Train Breaks Down.

TTaTh bTcdKb 0UVVVI.
Oconto, Wis, April 4. : Two men
were killed in an accident on the Wa
beno branch Of the Chicago & North
western railroad, caused by the break
ing down of freight car in the middle
of train. The dead are Joseph Ku-
biak, an employe Of the Bay Shore
Lumber company, and young man
named Miller who was stealing ride.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The discovery that Mai. Gen Germ
commands division in the Russian
army may be suggestive to The bacteri-
ologists
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Miss Mabel Wood Tnttle advises
women to use their tongues constant
ly. Well, the day is only twenty four
hours long.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Since he learned tina. Carnegie got
$64 for attending the Chadwick case
Russell Sage may wish that Cassie
had selected his name.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

Two Chinese students are to be
admitted to West Point. Now we will
see how strong is the anti-hazing SEN
timent among the cadets.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

A New York rooster has just swal-
lowed $500 diamond. He can now
charge for his voice and go OF the
grand opera stage.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
0YAMA MOVES
Ills MAIN ARMY
BEGINS A GENUINE ADVANCE
AGAINST THE RUSSIAN
FORCES.
PEACE PLANS FALL THROUGH
CAR CHANGES FRONT AGAIN
AND is NOW FOR PUSHING
THE WAR.
ST. PETERSBURG In TERROR
AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO FINE
EVIDENCES OF TERRORIST
ACTIVITY.

st. Petersburg, April 2.-The news
that Field Marshal Oyama has begun
a genuine advance of his main army,
with wings far extended.
Heavy "Reminiscences are being
made against the Russian center with
the object o. developing the Russian
position
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

pennsylvania bride was married
WIN frost-bitten toes. Now she Will
nave to begin married life with cold
feet
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

People who think that some Of our
eminent fnanciers think o. nothing
nut money ought TO see them at a dog
show
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
Domestic.

| Domestic.
Gov. Folk of Missouri has vetoed the
st. Louis police home rule bill. This
| bill provided for the appointment of a
| non-partsan police board by the may
or.
At meeting of the American Smell
termens union the strike in the Globe
and Grant smelters, which was COM
menced in July 1908, was declared off,
by unanimous vote.
Five thousand dollars is bequeathed
to the National Spiritualistic associa-
ton of Washington, ID. c., in the will
OF the late Samuel w. Tucker, a
wealthy citizen of Keokuk, Iowa.
Princeton won the eleventh annual
debate with Harvard, advocating that
the free lective system at college is
the best plan of study. This is Prince
ton stirst victory since the fall of 1902.
The American Ice Securities COM
pany of Trenton, N. j., with an au-
thorized capital of s20,0OO.0oO was in
corporated and will take over the cha..
ter and assets of the American Ice
company.
The directors of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, ordered an issue Of
100000 convertible bonds at SIS a
share, bearing 61s per cent interest,
and privileges are extended to the
stockholders
Capt Reed Williams of Company 3,
Third regiment, Texas national guard,
has refused to permit his men TO do
patrol duty when President Roosevelt
visits Dallas, saying. My men are
soldiers, not policemen
Two mill workers have died, several
are in serious condition and many
have been compelled to quit their du-
ties in the mills in Pittsburg and vi
vinity owing to the excessive heat.
The temperature registered 70 de-
greeS.
With total for the last week of g.
900 aliens, and with the prospects of
at least $4,000 more to come in on the
steamers arriving this week, it is prob
able that all immigration figures will
be broken at New York before the
spring is ended.
Both houses of the Nebraska legis.
lature have passed a bill prohibiting
sports on Memorial day and the gov.
ernor will sign it. Horse racing, base.
ball games and other sports not per.
mitted on Sunday in the state must
not be engade in on Memorial day, and
penalties are provided, including fines
and imprisonment.
Instructions have been received
from President Samuel Gompers OF
The American Federation of Labor or
dering Chicago unions to cease max
| ing financial contributions to the West
ern Federation of Miners. Information
al and local officers of the American
Federation are urged to do all in their
power to resist the American Labo,
union.
Operators and miners of the Contra
bituminous district of Pennsylvania
after being in conference since March
16, endeavOring to agree on wage
scale to go into effect on April /. ad
journed finally without coming to an
agreement. The failure to agree means
! the suspension Of work by IS. 900 or
ganized miners Of the district at the
end Of March.
Conrad Schaefer. president of the
American Stock Growers association
is dead at Denver, aged So years. Mr.
Schaefer was one of the foremost fig
ures in the stock industry OF the
United States.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

A hot stove fell into the lap of a
woman passenger in an Akron, o.,
trolley car. That was worse than a
fat man.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
Church Z. DESTROYED.

Pittsburg, April 2. - The italian
Catholic church of Our Lady OF Help
OF Christians was destroyed by fire
last night. Loss. $4,000.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The chemists have succeeded in pro-
duclng artificial silk They are too
late. The factories have been turning
it out for years.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
BRAVE DEATH FOR GOLD.
Party Will Explore Treasure

Another Party VIII Explore Treasure
Island.
Ell Paso, Tex. April 4.-Prof. Will
lam j. MCGEE OF the United States de-
partment of ethnology and Thomas
Grindell of Douglas, Ariz.. have or
gained a party to explore Tiburon
island. off the Mexican coast in the
Gulf of California, and search for gold
mines. Exploring parties who have
gone on this mission were reported to
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

The kiwi is bird without any
"lngs-but he also gets there just The
same.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

'erfnlform appendix was anticipated
some time ago by the Surgeons.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

That Pennsylvania cobbler who has
inherited $25U,0o0 doesn't care wheth-
er he has sole or not
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
From Other Lands.

The United States and Great Britain
have offered $4,000 to Germany as
! settlement in full of the Samoan
claims of $4,000.
The distilling department OF the
Zukhoff Oil works at st. Petersburg
was destroyed by fire, believed to have
been of incendiary origin. Loss, $3.50
600.
The sultan of Morocco has appoint
ed kaid Maclean, formerly of the Brit
ish army, to command the Moorish
troops during the visit of Emperor Viii
liam.
Pope Plus received twelve American
parish priests and forty-five laymen on
Sunday. w. Nolle of Indian territori-
| ty presented his holiness walking
stick carved by Indians.
The prospectus has been issued of
the Grand Trunk-Pacific railroad SIS
| 100000 3 per cent first mortgage ster-
ling bonds at 95 guaranteed by the
Canadian government.
Maxim Gorky's lung trouble is in
creasing the anxiety of his friends.
The doctors declare that his transfer
from Riga to South Prussia is abso-
lutely essential to his recovery.
The Switzerland bundesrath has rat
flied all the pending treaties of com
merce with the exception of the treaty
with the United States. Further ne
gotiations regarding the latter will be
necessary.
King Edward has decided to go di-
rect to Copenhagen, as previously
planned, to be present at the celebra-
tion of King Christians birthday,
April s. When he leaves England,
April 6, he will go to Marselles.
An official dispatch from Windhoek,
German Southwest Africa, announced
that eleven men of Kerchner's detach-
ment were killed and twenty-five
wounded in a fight with insurgent ma
tives on March IL at kosis and Gel
banes.
The governor of Tangier has invited
Raisuli, the brigand chief, to come in
with the principal tribesmen to meet
Emperor William, and it is understood
that Germany has guaranteed Raisuli
against any interference on the part of
the Moorish government.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
KILLS SLEEPING DAUGHTERS.

Iowa Farmer Shoots His Two Children
and Then Takes His Own Life.
Poplar, Iowa, April 4.-Michael Mel
son. farmer, killed his two daugh-
tiers, aged ten and thirteen, respective
ly. and then committed suicide. The
two girls were found in bed, each with
a bullet hole through the head. They
had apparently been murdered as they
slept. On the floor lay Nelson. his
rifle at his feet.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07
Peace Prospects parken.

position.
Peace Prospects Darken.
The newspapers are so significantly
silent about peace reports from abroad
that it leads to the inference that they
have been warned by the government
of the individuality Of airing their
views at this time. Those papers
which have been favoring peace say
nothing, while the small section of the
press which has been insisting on a
continuation OF the war contents itself
with the reproduction of articles from
foreign newspapers showing that
peace now means the abandonment
forever of Russia position on the Pa
cific.
Not Vet Under Way
From all the information obtainable
it is regarded as certain that actual
negotiations between the belligerents
are not yet under way, but the attempt
to bring them together is still believed
to be proceeding through the United
States and France, i'll the persons of
President Roosevelt and NJ. Delcasse,
the French foreign minister, who have
been appraised of Russia's irreducible
minimum, which. In addition to no ces-
sion of territory or indemnity is be-
lieved to include a guarantee of the
right of way over the Siberian railroad
to Vladivostok through northern Man
churia.
a.
A report current here late last night
that Japan had declined to negotiate
for peace upon Russia's basis cannot
be traced to any responsible source.
Japanese Are Very Active.
Gunshu Pass. April 2. - Reconnais-
sances disclose especial activity on
the part Of the Japanese on the west,
near the Monaghan frontier.
1t is reported that an anti.foreisn
propaganda is being conducted among
the Chinese, who are being stirred up
to a renewal Of the Boxer disturb
ances. The Hun Yuan Min societies
of Mukden and Kirin and the Tsai-Li
society, which is strong in Tsitsinar
and Northern Manchuria, are said to
be working to spread this agitation
among the Manchurian population,
and Japanese success is doing much to
augment the movement. Many Chi
nese bandit chieftains are leaders in
numerous secret societies extending
throughout China, and their influence
may have a powerful effect on the at
titude of the Chinese government and
population.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-07

We own in this country three mil
hon mules, all related 10 Maud
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
REGULARS NOT POLICE.
Status of the 4rmy and Militia in
Hazcaii Settled bg Las.
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU j


Washington July s.-Army officers are greatly
interested in the result of the interview of Gov
ernor Carter of Hawaii and the President at
OYSTER Bay The former official has come from
his island Territory for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning to what extent he may call upon the
regular military force in an emergency tor the
rreservaticn of law and order
There is much politics mixed UP in the local
scrabble between the Governor and the leg1s-
Ilture, which latter part Of the insular govern
rlent refused to provide for the standing militia.
The allotment from the regular government for
the National Guar6 of Hawaii will not be suf-
fcient 10 maintain that body Of citizen soldiers,
and it is doomed to dispersement unless the
legislature makes an appropriation.
There has been much consulting of the law
in the State and War departments, with the
result that the President has been advised that
rothing can be done toward employing the reg
uIar army or that part of it on duty in Homo
lulu in the policing of the island. In time Of
grave emergency when the local means for
suppressing disorder and riot prove lnad-
eouate the Governor of Hawaii like the Gov
ernor Of New-York may call for Federal aid.
There is no intention. however, of placing the
regular army or any portion of il. at the com
rnand of the Governor of Hawaii. 1t viii be ex-
Lected that the Hawaiian legislature viii pro-
vide in a proper manner for the island militia
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

E5ardwicke dinner. where nearly all the judges
and prominent barristers assembled. and the
court hall. which attended by the wealth
and fashion of London. After thus showing In
an unrnistakabe way his respect TO the memory
>, his houored chief and lifelong friend, Mr..
p.,d decided TO hold the deferred Independence
nav reception at Dorchester House to-day
-a+ber than disappoint several thousand Ameri-
cans who had applied for cards of admission
There was a great crush of visitors notwith-
standing many counter attractions. such as Lord
strathconas reception at Knebworth and the
GARDEN parties of the Countess OF Jersey Lady
Dashwood and the chairman OF the LONDON
County Council az Regents Park. Inc attend
anca at Dorchester House. instead OF being
s,,r,n,shed was largely Increased, by the re-
,,,,rement Of admission cards, and il was dis
ttnetiyely American assemblage. Every arrange
nent was made for the comfort and pleasure OF
tl,e Ambassadors guests - ~ F.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
CREW PROB4BLY DEAD.
No Anszcer to Signals from Sunken
French Submarine.

Paris, July S.-The Ministry of Marine has
issued the following bulletin concerning the
Submarine boat Farfadet:
The Farfadet has not been towed into port.
but salvage work is proceeding, and it is hoped
to raise the submarine Sunday morning
Al $50 o'clock this evening the crew did not
reply to a signal Although the situation Is
desperate hope OF saving the men has not been
abandoned
Bizerta. Tunis, July S-Another attempt was
made to-day by the relief ships Berger and
Wilhelm to move the submarine boat Farfadet.
Most OF the entombed crew have families living
here. and the despair of the wives and children
of the imprisoned men makes a pitifuI spec
tacle. Strict official censorship is maintained
against sending detailed information regarding
the Farfadet.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
AMERICAN METHODS IN GUATEMALA.
Encouraging Progress in Plans for Practical
Education.

Washington, July S-American teachers who went
10 Guatemala some time ago at the request Of
the government are sending back Interesting ac-
counts OF the progress which that country IS max
ing in adopting the educational methods that obtain
IT the United States. The new spapers also have
a good deal TO say the subject President Es-
tradO Cabrera. who is progressive man. for sew
erai years has had the ambition give new turn
Co public instruction, and make it practical
after the system OF the United States His idea is
that the youth OF the Latin American countries are
especially in need OF methods. and getting
away from the metaphysical systems which created
large class of professional men. for whom there
was no room and who were drawback to material
progress.
Some time ago President Cabrera established
what called the practical school which com
oiasd technical instruction and manual training A
Few weeks ago exercises were held at the Escuela
Practica. technical school, and it Is concerning
this that the New-YOrk teachers have written so
encouragingly The President delivered an al
dress on the value OF work and OF developing
through the schools aptitude for everyday life
Heretofore. he said. there had been too much the
Dry and toO much that purely professional
n the system followed Now that the aspiration OF
many years had been realized. he was hopeful that
the experiment would be beneficial in giving new
Erection to me national spirit. and would result
Iiuaternslan youth for the activities OF practical
Hfe rather than incline them the traditions cf
Under the direction OF the President fields for
youth taught the care OF horses ana other farm
work as well the manual trades. There Is special
provision made for athletic sports IL Is proposed
aOw 10 establish girls training school IN the eapi
yal city also practical lines. and al the exer-
cses recently held this purpose was made promi-
nent by the courteous attention which the Presl-.
dent showed the 2 ncpal OF this proposed girls
sch ool who Is American woman
The technical school established at the capltAl
follows one which has been in existence TOR some
time nithe city OF Quezaitensngo- In this scnoot
the Cuat teuaaian youth taught earpentefins
tailoring frOaworsing. ard other uSeru occupa-
tons There Is also a similar INSTITUTION Tor girls
who are taught cooking. sewing. laundering and
the like a.
the capital for workingmen who are enDtos ei 1Ni-
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
GERMANS AND HoTTENToTs KILLED
Desultory Warfare Continues in Southwest
Africa.

Berlin, July S.-Sman engagements continue
10 take place il German Southwest Africa The
troops after overcoming great difficulties are
able occasionally to close with the bands of
rebellious NATIVES The most considerable en-
gagement since that at Narus, on June l.. oc-
Cured on June p, The official report Of which
was telegraphed to-day
Major Graessar, with three companies. the
dispatch says, attacked 200 Hottentots near
Kochas. on the Fish River, stormed temporary
entrenchment and killed many of the natives
Inc German loss was two officers and three men
Killed and an officer and eleven men wounded
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
"AMERICAN WEEK"

Paris newspapers to-day are teeming with
narratives and comments of American week.
The Figaro" in a leading article by Leo Cla-
retie, gives prominence TO the following dialogue
the authenticity OF which is guaranteed by the
French Academy between Napoleon and his
chief OF staff Berthier. when the news OF Traf-
alear reached Paris. "Berthier. how old was
Tobu Paul Jones when he died?" asked Napo-
leon. Berthier replied, Il don't know exactly.
ire but 1 think he was forty-hve" All ex-
claimed Napoleon, He had not completed his
career Had he lived france would have had
an admiral" The Figaro" also calls attention
10 the happy coincidence that La Motte~Picquet
the name Of the avenue IN 'front.' or the In'aildes'
where the American marines and nlueJackets
yvere ouartered IN Paris, was so called after
a5r,iraI La Motte-P -Picquet, who, in command Of
IN. French feet that conveyed Lafayette TO