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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-05-18

The Clear Lake Advocate says that
it is reported that r. p. Kelsey, form
erly of Brookings but now of Estelline,
has purchased the Collier building
located Just west of the opera house.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-05-18
SPELLING
CONTEST
Medals Awarded to Best Spoilers
Move in Right Direction

A county spelling contest was held
in this city last Saturday and was par
ticipated in by forty-sixty eligibles.
Medals were awarded as follows: Glass
A-Stella Meyer, Elkton, gold medal;
Cecil Welch, silver medal. Glass B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

erable distance out from the present front and the extension will be con- structed of marble. so that when fn- ished the whole building will be of that beautiful material. The style of design will conform exactly with the architecture of the house and senate wings.
 Just southeast of the capitol work is now being pushed on the house office building, which is to be erected for the use of the members, each one of whom will have fine suite of office rooms. On the corresponding square to the northeast of the capitol similar build ing will be erected for the senate. These. two great office buildings will harmonize in architecture with the cap- itol and the national library, so that when completed finer group of four government buildings cannot be found ill the world. Within the next two or three years Grand Union railroad sta- tion will have been completed a short distance north of the senate end of the capitol, and it, too, will be in harmony with the government buildings. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

Forty years ago tomorrow the whole country at least that part of it that was in sympathy with the north heard the joyful news that the war was at ail end, and the struggle for the preservation of the union was vie torious. The meeting of Grant and Lee on that memorable day settled the question that blood had been shed for on many battlefield during the four years of the war. On the fortieth an niyersary of the surrender of Lees army. says n New York paper we caE look back upon the civil war and view it more dispassionately than it was possible foI' those to do who followed it's varying phases from '6l to '65. The sectional hatred that laid the blame for the war exclusively either upon the north or the south. has ceased to exist We can now see that the southerners had plausible reasons for the course they adopted They had been taught to believe that climatic conditions rendered il impossible to produce tl,. staples of the south without negro labor. which they were convinced could not be had unless the black man was held in bondage. To understand what influence this conviction had up- on them We must endeavOr 10 place ourselves in the position of the slave holder and take his view of the siiua- ton. Virtually. all he had was invest ed in his slaves. Without them his land would he useless. negro emancipa- tion as advocated by northern aboii- tionists meant for him absolute finan- cial ruin. lie regarded the abolition movement in the same way our mil lionaires of to-day would view an anarchistic propaganda against prop crty. He was unaIterably opposed to the cdnfiscatiUn of what he considered his property He ihereupon deemed himself justified in defending the --?e- culiar institution" tc the utmost
 None will deny that the men of the south played the- utmost bravery in fighting in defence of principles which they held most sacred The brave fel- lows who fought under the stars a:l,l stripes were no more convinced of the righteousness of the cause, in the de
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
HEARD IN PASSING

Andrew Carnegie denies that he said ito die rich is to die disgraced.' " That lifts great wight from many of lls.-New York Herald.
 Babies are going out of fashion in Paris. This is not q bad thing, con sdering what babies in Paris grow up to be.-Kansas City Times.
 If Commander peary's new ship, the Roosevelt lives up to it's name there will be nothing that can stop it till it gets there.-Chicago Tribune.
 It is reported that applications for libraries to Andrew Carnegie have fallen off so that they only average about one day. Bridgeport Tele- gram.
 Friends of the simple life will be glad to know that the f$750 opera glasses which d Fifth avenue woman left in q hanson cab have been re- covered. d.-New York World.
 A Chicago expert on insanity main- tains that New York is going crazy faster than Chicago. There is so much to be said on both sides of the case that nasty decision as to which is right might do an njustice.-Syra- cuse Herald.
 A Kansas City man who sold his vote for fifteen cents has been sen- fenced to two years ill the penlten- tiary. Those who got a decent price for their votes think he has been served just right.---New Haven Jour nal and Courier.
 DesertiOn of country places for the city is not restricted to this country alone. \ London statistician is au- thOrity for the statement that 165 good sized towns in England are on the verge of ruin because the people have gone to London to live in such large numbers Bridgeport Tele- gram.
 With Tom Lawson and Dr'Wash- ington Gladden. both hammerng away at II. II. Rogers, and the government threatening to institute proceedings against the Standard Oil Co, we must conclude that Mr Rogers is not enjoy pr0pOrtiOnate to his wealth.-Sprng. field Union.
 The Japanese took their pick. In the organization of their army they copied the German system and in the navy the English and American. Tn their code of laws they initiated Lii Code Napoleon and afterward the German principle and method. In fi- nance they copied the American sys- ten by adopting our gold, silver and nickel and copper money. and they went so far as to copy the green backs from us. Their first paper money was made and printed in New York in 1S1O Those old Japanese grppnbacks are exactly the same as the American. with no difference eX- cept in the writing.-New Britain Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

structures, as congress has not viewed with great favor a larger scheme for the Identification of the national cap ital. This latter schefne was worked out some three or four years ago by com- mission appointed under a resolution of the senate secured by the late Sena- tor McMillan, of Michigan. It included in the future development of Washing ton practically the improvements which are now being made adjoining the cap- itol. But it went further in developing a grand esplanade, or mall, to occupy from the capitol westward past the Washington monument to the Potomac river, where splendid memorial bridge was to spaD that stream and con- meet with the national cemetery at Ar- lington, the ancestral home of the Vir- ginia Lees.
 This wide park, or succession of parks, was to be bordered by public buildings velopment contemplated the clearing out of considerable portion of the city now built up. It was an expensive scheme, and it's full completion would mean the expenditure of probably $150,- 0O0,000. The advocates of this park sys- tenn urged that it need not be carried into execution for half century to come, but that the general idea should be adopted and future improvements be made in conformity to it. President Roosevelt has taken urAthe scheme and is firm believer in it. He has already directed Chat two new buildings, onefor the department of agriculture and the other for the District of Columbia, which are soon to be under construction shall be located to accord with this park sys- tenn, and their exterior design to har- monize with the style of architecture that the projectors of this scheme have determined.
 Were the whole scheme to be carried out one could stand on the capitol steps looking west and tic whole group of gov- ernment buildings would lie stretched out before him, bordering most beau- tiful park filled with miniature lakes and fountains, statues and impressive memorials with delightful driveways and walks. This beautiful picture is not likely to be unfolded for many years to come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

The fact is that his bureau is entitled to be a department and it's head to be a cabinet officer. Col. Edwards has charge of all affairs relating to our insular pos- sessions, and when the extent of the lat ter is. considered, the responsibilities he has to shoulder can be appreciated. While the Philippine government is ad- ministered by governor general and as- sistants and sort of territorial legisla- ture, congress has genernal supervision of all the affairs and the carrying into effect the laws enacted by congress rests largely in the bureau of insular affairs here in Washington.
 In addition to experimenting the fis- cal affairs of the Philippines, Col. Ed wards is charged with good deal of the administration of the government In Porto Rico, Guam and the Hawaiian islands, and now the Panama strip is added to his field of labors, as his bu reau will audit the accounts of the Pan anna canal. President Roosevelt is pretty we'll tired of the Panama canal commission, and has concluded if any thing is to be accomplished the smaller of the number of employees and officials the better chance there is to get work done. He will therefore prosecute the work through the war department, and Col Edwards bureau will have the handling of accounts and probably the letting of contracts, etc.
 Col. Edwards is a regular army off, Ger, but he is better mixer and has more general business sense than usu- ally goes with one who wears an army uniform. He has adopted the policy of publicity in his bureau, and every trans action is done in the light of day, such as the awarding is- sues of bonds and certificates in open competition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

Just now real estate is also expcr- fencing one of those periodic booms for which the United States is noted, says Banker Clews Land values are rising rapidly, and new buildings of all sorts are being erected. This movement may be attributed to sev- eral causes. First security values have risen so high that in many cases a satisfactory return thereon is no longer possible, and holders are eX- changing stocks and bonds for real estate, which. for the time being at least. offers better prospects. Anoth- CT influence in the real estate market IS the rapid growth of population all the fact that building has been much restrained for q year or two by the high cost of materials and by high wages. In consequence rents have been steadily advancing, especially in congested districts, until they have reached Il point attractive at least to speculative capital. It cannot De said, however, that the speculation in real estate has yet obtained danger ous proportions: much of the activity is perfectly legitimate. and seems destined to continue for some time to come, although it is well worth re- membcring that the climax of all great upward movements in the Unit ed States has usually been marked by a real estate boom. History shows that these movements in real estate have almost invariably marked the crest of forward wave. and while the top may not have been reached, there is no reason to see why this particular movement should be any exception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

There is no doubt says one writer, that President Roosevelt is riding the crest of the popular wave at this time Even the south is relaXing-if it has not already relaXed-the preiu- dccs aroused by his negro appoint mcnts, and there are democrats all over the country who are thinking and saying. in view of the presidents s courageous and vigorous admnistra- ton, that Roosevelt is a better demo- crat than Parker
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

II would seem to hc peculiar that MidShipman Arrowood drew pay for four years at the Naval Academy and secured an education at government expense before he found out that naval cadets and officers were not plaster saints and unfit company for such paragons of decency. patterns of pur- ity and pillars of truth as himself says an exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

fence of which they were ready to sac ritice their lives, than were the con- federates of the soundpess of the prln- ciples for which they battled. Forty years after the close of the great struggle a happily reunited nation is ready to give due need of praise for the bravery displayed by those who wore the blue, as we'll as Ly those who wore the gray.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

seat. He has indicated that his accept ance of this election must be conditional and if the present legislature does not carry out his policies and enact the laws he has recommended he will hold his place as governor and give up the sen- atorship.
 The critics of Mir. La Toilette declare that he is undecided what to do because he is not certain whether he could make a stronger canvass for the presidential nomination as governor of Wisconsin or as senator from that state. That he has the presidential bee buzzing in his bonnet everybody seems to admit. and in the speculatiors for 1908 he plays prominent part as a western radical candidate for the republican nomina- tion. The closest friends of La Toilette are unable to fathom his designs and ambitions. and TO one has undertaken yet to say whether he will wear the sen- atorial toga or continue to be the leader of radicalism in the northwest as gov. eraor of Wisconsin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

~ilI consist of the magnificent capitol itself. the unsurpassed national library and two splendid marble buildings Tc: the use of the house and senate.
 The capitol building is to be enlarged and improved 90 as to conform with ths original conception of what it should be. The old part of this fine structure. which was originally erected and which is built Of ordinary Virginia sandstone. Is to be extended flush with the two mar be wings at the north and south ends of the capitol building This will bring the main. or center building consid-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Rock cTelIer In the Sand,

LAKEWOOD. x. l.. April S.IJOhn D. Rockefeller took his grandchildren, Fowler Mccormick. six years old, and Muriel, three years old, over to Point Pleasant in his automobile for rOmp in the sand. and folks at the seashorc resort were surprised at the spectacle of the Standard Oil magnate digging in the sand with tine children. Mr. Rockefeller helped the little ones to build sand houses and forts and seem ingly was as happy as schoOlboy out for il hOliunY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Dunnc's Address In New York.

NEW YORK, April S.-Fresh from his triumph in the recent municipal election. Mayor Elect Edward F. Dunne of Chicago came to New York and last night addressed large meeting in Cooper Union under the auspices of the Municipal Ownership league of this city. He told his hearers how he eX- pected to carry out his pledges made in his recent campaign in Chicago to attain municipal ownership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Goverror He'll nt SpringGcld.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. April S. Governor Charles l. Bell of Vermont was the guest last night of the Spring field Association of the Sons and Daughters of Vermont at their annual sugar festival. More than zoo natives of the Green Mountain State attended the reception to Governor Bell. who spoke on Vermont as the home of agri culture and the maple sugar industry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
TeIerrnms Worry Mis-, Pastor,

public interest in her engagement to Graham Phelps Stokes Miss Rose Har- riet Pastor has been forced to leave home and seek seciuSion. She received fifty telegrains yesterday. Never be- fore had so many been received in one day in the whole extent of WendOver avenue. and every mail brought letters from her old friends and from persons of whom she mover had seen or heard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
King Eaword af Nnrseilles.

MARSEILLES. April Skiing Ed ward has arrived here from Paris. His majesty immediately boarded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. where he greeted queen Alexandra and other members of the royal family. Later the British sovereigns took an automo- bile ride through the town and in it's vicinity The party will leave today for a cruise in the Mediterranean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
The Conscience Fund.

HERE was recently
 received a t t h e
 treasury depart ment the astonish- ing sum of $12,00O from an unknown
 sinner" who be- c a m e conscience stricken and re- turned that sum
 as a. fOurfold pay ment of money of W h i c h h e had robbed the govern meR. This is the SC con q largest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
ACTIVITIES OF THE PRESENT
 MOMENT AT CAPITOL.
PLANS FOR CITY BEAUTIFUL
Subordinate Officer with Much Re- sponsibility-Selfishness of Con- gress in Authorizing Struc-
 lures for Own Use.
A SLING TO N.-

A s H I N G T o N.- One of the busiest men in the whole government serv- ice is Col. Clarence R. Edwards, chief
 of the bureau of
 insular affairs of the war depart ment. Although only a subordinate officer, he has as
 much respOnsibil- ity and as many duties as the head of A deDartment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
SATU RDAY, APRIL 8, 1905.

Mrs Walker of Philadelphia and widow of cX-COngreSsman Walker. who is heil. to forty million dollars re fuses to divide her fortune with her sistcr-in-law. Mrs Walker evidently cntertains no desire to die poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Striking Niners Returning to Work.

INDIANA. Pa. April <. All has been quiet at the Ernest mines. where a strike is on. About two-thir,ls of the strikers have resumed work again. and it is the intention of the company to start work again in full Some of the strikers profess that they will get all the men out notwithstanding so many have returned to work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Senator P,a,,-. Condition.

WASHINGTON. Conn. April S-Dr Delafieh of New York issued the fol- lowing bulletin here last night: There is still inflammation in the right lung Senator Platt passed comfortable day. and his pulse and temperature are encouraging
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08


 conscience fund" in the history of the government. Several years ago a re- pentant government employe who had succeeded in robbing Uncle Sam with out having been found out. mailed to the secretary of the treasury from some place abroad the large sum of $14.0OO. The money thus received is called conscience fund" but that is merely a fictitious designation. as there is no particular fund to which these contri- buttons are placed. All this money is turned into the Treasury.
 The origin of the conscience fund" was away back in 1911. when President Madison received letter telling him of a, commission of a crime against the government, and inclosing a sum of money as restitution. Since that time, almost a century, it is estimated that about $400. 900 have beyl turned into the treasury by conscience-stricken people.
 One of the most interesting letters re- gently received was from a man in Chi cago, who wrote about year and half ago as follows: Years ago I took a small apple tree from the government orchard at Fort Sheridan. and. wishing to make compensation for the same, I herewith inclose one dollar" Some years ago a man sent a contribution of sS.00O. He sent the money in the shape of eight s1.oOO notes. cutting them ex- actly in half when he sent the first in- stallment. He wrote that he would send the other half when the first part had been acknowledged through the newspapers. This was promptly done. and the other halves of the notes were received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Group of Government Buildines

I'VE years from now there will appear upon Capitol hill a group of the finest government build ings in the world. They will sur round the ten-acre park immediately in front of the cap- itol building. and
 will be cOnspicu- ous objects from any point in the district This group of buildings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Literary Item

Have you read Jones poem on The Fire of Genius2'-
 "Yes; he was round here with it just now. trying to borrow a ton of coal Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
MT. La Toilette.

U V. l. A k 0 L.. LETTE, of Wis.
 consin, is keeping
 the leaders of the republican party guessing as to what he will do. He has been elect ed a member of tho United States sen- ate from Wiscon. sin, but no one knows whether or not he will take his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
A gxafiuc Match

Bessie-How on earth did Algy ge. engaged to Miss Shadyside?
 Tom-Not on earth. but on ice. He rashly said. Lean on me. Miss Shady side; I'll support you--Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
A Grand Esplanade.

HESE magnificent improvements on Capitol hill illus trate the willing ness of congress to beautify Washing ton when the new buildings are to be for the personal use of the members of the two houses. Some people think there is no little selfishness eXhib- ited in the author. iZation of these
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
Watcrhnry. March | 19na.

" stFNI JUL ' s'Is11'IE 1s ''7-'
 The NJ. n. Ryrne X Son Concrete Co has this day dissolved and the business will hereafter he managed by Charles R. Bryne, junior member of tn" firm. All bills up to date will he settled by the old firm. 4-O-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Me Have Just Received

We Have JUol htCtTNUu
 sn elegant line of poultry. Native turkeys. 25c to 27c; native geese and ducks. 2jc: native roasting chickens. 1Sc: native fowls. 1Gc: western tur- keys. 200 to 23c: western geese. Ice. We also have large variety of sea food. FULTON Fish and Meat Mar let e5e-Gn-so Cherry St Phone t;S2-2
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-01
Taken With Camps.

VIM. Kirmse, member of,-tiIe
bridge gang working near Littleport
was taken suddenly i'll Thursday
night with cramps and kind of
cholera. His case was so severe that
he had to have the members OF the
crew wait upon him and Mr.. Gift
ford was called and consulted. He
told them he had medicine in the
form of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Liarrhoea Remedy that
he thought would help him out and
accordingly several doses were adj
ministered with the result that the
fellow was able to be around next
dav. The incident speaks quit
highly of Mr.. Gifford's medicines
Eikader, Ia, Argus. This remedy
never fails. Keep it in your home
it may save life. For sale by Stone
s. Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-01

Most women are careless about the
at of the corset Why no one knows
unless 1t is that they expect to cover
nm any deficiencies in this respect by
having the top clothes carefully fitted.
This is absurd reasoning, as to have a
good ut on the outside the foundation
positively must be irreproachable. The
proper adjustment OF the corset is
matter OF Importance fully as great as
that of the correct selection of the
model. However wise the choice of
the make and style of corset may have
been, results will not be satisfactory
unless the fitting is made with the ut
most nicely. While many dressmalSers
now recognize the influence Of the cor
set upon their work and not few of
them are so well posted as to be able
to give their customers accurate infor.
nation in regard to the best makes
and the correct model for different fig.
ures, comparatively few of them give
adequate attention to the very impor-
tant question Of fitting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-01
Sick Headache.

For several years my wife was
trouEISsd with what physicians called
sick. headache of Il very severe char
acter. She doctored with several
eminent physicians anad at great
expense only to grow worse until
she was. unable to do any kind of
work. About a year ago she began
taking ChamberIain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and today weighs moro
tknn she ever did before and is real
WE'LL says Mr.. Geo. y. Wright, Of
New London, N. Y. For sale by
Stone s Mercy