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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

The English Church Missionary So
ciety calls attention to the fearful raw
ages of pestilence in several countries
IN which its agents are at work. In
Uganda the sleeping sickness has desc
lated Busoga and the northern shores
OF Victoria lake and Is fast depopu-
lating the Sese islands. The plague
in the Punjab he been claiming as
many as 10000 victims a month, while
cholera, which has laid thousands lo<
In Palestine. is now raging IN Persia.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

yt Is estimated that The Parisians
yfenr> TheA total weight or coufetf1 sold
3n Paris M 4 year has been estimated
81 more <n6n y tbopsand tons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27
STORY OF AN INDIAN MOUND

LIFE AND CUSTOMS OF TRIBES WHO OCCUPIED SIOUX CITY ARE
SHOWN BY THE CONTENTS OF A MOUND OPENED BY W. T..
STAFFORD, WHO TOLD OF 1T IN A PAPER LAST WEEK. - FIRST
BURIED DEAD IN TREES TILL THE FLESH FELL OFF. y y -
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

Prison visitor-And why are you in
generated, my poor fellow?
Seoond-Story Jimmy--Aw, I'm q be-
lever In the simple life an it's the only
way 1 can resist the temptation to live
like speerpont Morgan and dose odder
gaxab0os.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

one OF the greatest artistic marvels
of the world is 20 be seen in the mu-
scum at Harvard university, This
curiosity consists OF hundreds of speci-
mems OF flowers and plants formed OF
glass. hut with such exquisite fidelity
to nature that they appear TO be real,
every tint ana marking, every tiniest
detail. being faithfully reproduced
They are made by a secret process, the
artists being a father and son in Ger-
many. who, IL is said, may let their
secret die with them. AS nm instance
of the wonderful workmanship, il may
be mentioned that the very hairs which
appear on the stems on certain plants
are reproduced on the glass limitations.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

Numerous Wild pheasauts have late
ly been seen In the southern part OF
the city, They are In the woods and
fields. ana some have come into Gem
esee Valley park. Some years ago these
birds were introduced into this section
by persons at Geneseo. AS the male
birds are great fighters. the weaker
ones have been driven outward from
the vicinity OF Cienesee. These birds
are strictly protected by law. there be-
ing no open season for them, and a
fins Of $25 being provided for the
shooting of one of them.-Rochester
On. " Post Express.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

A curious custom has just been cele-
brated at Kiln, near Moscow. All the
m%arriageable girls in the town lined up
In the principal street decked out In
their simple fnery, many Of them also
having with them the stock OF linen,
household and personal. which forms
part of their dowry, The young men
contemplating matrimony then walked
down the serried ranks OF beauty as
they moved toward the church and se-
lected the girls OF their choice. a for
NAL visit TO the parents 10 arrange de-
tails was then made in each case and a
date fixed for the ceremony.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-01-27

wv II. stafford, Of Sioux City, recent
" contributed a paper 10 the Sioux
City Academy of Science n Letters
which proved very interesting TO the mem
bers. Mr.. Stafford is an enthusiastic
collector Of specimens of antiquity and Sc
cured about 1850 arrow heads and other
implements and pottery from an indian
Closner In Plymouth county. The mound
e~xcavated by Justice Stafford lies about
twelve miles northwest Of Sioux CITY ana
a mile north and west or the JEFFERSON
bridge over the Big Sioux river. He made
four trips last summer and the result or
his exploration Is contained In the follow
ing a~rticlesl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

To them, of course, such music did not have the same associations that 1t would have for those peter informed. They were exhilarated by melody and rhythm of pronounced character and probably attributed this exhilaration to spiritual cause when 1t was in fact purely physical In naturc-a not un- common psychological phenomenon.
 musician of almost any training generally has a higher and more re- fined taste in church music than the average congregation. When he de grades his office by such performances it may be safely assumed that 1t Is due to bad taste in the pews rather than in the organ loft.
 Much depends upon the stand taken by the chairman of the music com mittee, the official Intermediary be- tween the organist and the people He can act as a buffer and lessen the inevitable shocks or he can increase them on his own account. The aver age chairman is not apt to appreciate the artistic ideals of the musician. To
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

duced profane music into the church have only themselves to blame for it. It is said that he was led to it by hearing the duet from Norma" sung at offertory. I have myself heard the sextette from Lucia" sung to the sol emn words of the "Tantum Ergo" more than once. and the quartette from "Rigoletto' played as a pre- Jude.
 The clergy are better aware than the laity of the dangers of unbecom- ing music in church; it is for them to act as the Philadelphia clergymen have acted. A Presbyterian minister
 in that city, noted for his unCOnvan- tional manner of putting things said to an organist who had played at his church on trial: Young man, I like your playing-but if you come here don't play such music as that young fellow at the O-- Street Churcb That's the kind of music that knocks the stuffing out of a sermon"
 Roughly phrased-but does 1t not put tAe matter in nutshell?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
HIS MOTHERS COOKING.

He sat at the dinner able there.
 With | discontented frown. The potatoes and steak were underdneo, And the bread was baked to brown; The pie too sour. the pudding too sweet. And the meat was much too fat. The soup so greasy. too, and salt. Twas hardly fit for a cat" d." 'I wished you could taste the bread and
 pies have seen my mother make: They were something like, and 'twould
 do you good
 Just to look at slice of her cake" Said the smiling wire: I'll improve
 with age;
 Just now I am but a beginner, But your mother called to see me today, And I got her to cook the dinner.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

him the music of the church is one Of it's assets which must not be deprecia- ted by too great withdrawal from pub lie circulation. Henry Ward Beecher. in speaking of the organ prelude. says he considers it a veil dropped between the everyday life and the sanctuary; that in crossing the threshold the mus ic should separate the world without from the world within. This was not the opinion of the head of the music committee who said to me: T think the organ voluntary should be of the kind that can be heard on the street and make people come In to see what it Is all about"
 CIergymen if they are wise-and they are generally wise in this respect avoid having much to do with the management of the music; they know from experience the acrimony this harmonious art too often occasions. The Holy Father has cast himself into the breach. however. with courage and assurance; if the step he has taken is an extreme one, those who have intro
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

It is wonderful how alike some twins are not only in feature but in char acter. It Is seldom. however. that the lives of twin sisters or brothers are so nearly alike as those of Mrs. Mary Sis. sons and Mrs. Ann Dennison. These old ladies recently kept their eighty fourth birthday at Arnold, Nottingham shire, England. near which they have lived all their lives.
 The twins were married on the same Jay by the same clergyman. They mar ried a second time. Both enjoyed good as result of accident, and both mar ried a ssecond time Both enjoyed good health, and neither has ever seen the sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

t restores tone to the nervous system, and cures nervous exhaustion and prostration. It contains no alcohol 10 inebriate or create craving for injuri' ous stiruulants.
 Mir. John L. coughenour of Glen Savage. eomeTset Co, Pa. writes: My appetite waa ous as though had been starved for months, My heart kept throbbing continually and was short of breath. Finally wrote to you for ad' vice and you informed me that had Indigestion and a torpid liver. did not think your diag: uosis was right, but ordered six bottles Of Golden Medical Discovery from you and began its use. After using three bottles began to i'm prove slowly and soon went to work, and have been working ever since"
 Constipation is the most unclean un' cleanliness. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pel. lets cure t. They never gripe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

iozen times a day, ana still be unclean. Good health means cleanliness uot only outside, but in- side. It means a clean stomach, clean bowels, :lean blood, a clea n liver, and new, clean. healthy tissues and h. bers in every organ of the body. The man who is clean in this way will look it and act 1t. He will work with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

Admiral Togo. when in England in the 70's, was commented on by a critic, who said. MT. Togo quite annoys him. self with his politeness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

Consumption ana DrolCnltlS mean unclean lungs. Dr.
 Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery prevents these diseases. It makes a mans insides clean and healthy.
 It cleans the digestive or gans, makes pure, clean blood, and clean, healthy flesh. It doesn t make the flabby fat of corpulency, but the firm flesh of health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

energy and think clean, clear, healthy thoughts.
 jung, stomach or blood disorders. Dys- pepsia and indigestion originate in unclean stomachs. Blood diseases are found where there is unclean blood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
A CLEAN MAN.

Outside cleanliness is less than half :he battle. A man may scrub himself q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Shields Morton.

Extensive CORE spondence is published
in which Attorney General Moody gives
his reasons for his refusal to take CON
tempt proceedings against the officials oil
The Sanic I'e Railroad case, including
Secretary Morton, in the famous rebate
case. Included in the correspondence
are two letters from President Roosevelt
one lc Attorney General Moody approx
ING of his course and the other 10 Nor
ion expressing confidence in him. In
cidentally, the President expresses HIM
self in favor of federal supervision OF the
great lifc-insurance corporations.
Messrs. Judson IN , Harman, spec 'aI
attorneys, found positive evidence thai
the Santa Fe Railroad, while Paul Nor
ton was president, had violated a Fedora
court Injunction against rebates. lhey
advised the punishment of all the Officers
of the railroad company for contempt o.
court.
Attorney General Moody refused lt
prosecute the officers, but wished to pros
ecute the corporation.
Harmon and Jndson asserted that THIS
was insufficient and retired from the case
Mr. Morton declared the injunction
was granted on his evidence and he Is
sned orders against rebates.
The President noY praises MIR. Morton
in the highest terms and explains VIII!
he would not let him be prosecuted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Death from Natural Causes.

As was stated in yesterday Gazette,
there was reason 20 suppose that Charles
Thornton, c0lored, OF this city, whose
dead body was found between the tracks
of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Railway,
near Waterloo, Monday night, was not
struck by train. but was the victim OF
foul play. Albert Eskridge, colored,
who keeps an eating house nearby, was
arrested, as it was believed he could
throw some light on the mystery. Thorn
ton having been last seen alive in his
place. >,
DIR. S. T. Ashton, of the county, held
a coraner's inquest over the remains at
Mr.. B. Wheatley's undcrtaker's estab-
lishment this afternoon. Previous To
the assembling of the jury he stated that
he had found what was supposed TO be a
wound made by bullet in the lower
part of Thornton's left side. Further
examination, however, showed that what
had been regarded as a bullet wound was
an old scar. After hearing the tesll-
mony of several witnesses the jury
brought in verdict to the effect that
Thornton death was due to natural
causpS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Fatal ARRAY.

It was stated in yesterdays Gazette that
adificulty had occurred in Fairfax county
on last Saturday night between two men
in which one of the cOmDattants emery
ed with a cut head. The affair it now
seems, was Of a more serious nature than
was first supposed, one of the parties hav-
ing since died. The circumstances in con-
nection with the affair as reported to
the police in this city are as follows: On
Saturday Wilmer Beavers came to this
city and later went hOmein an intoxlcat-
ed condition and became menacing to-
ward his wife, who fled from the house.
He subsequently, met William Simpson,
a former resident Of this city, but now
living in Fairfax, and leveling gun at
him discharged the weapon. lie then
advanced on Simpson and pushed the
muzzle of the gun against his breast.
Simpson seized the fowling piece, and
beating Beavers over the head with II
and rendered him hOrs de combat.
Beavers later went to his home and yes
terday visited Alexandria in search of
surgical attention, he having been serious
" injured on the head. He died this
morning about O'cl, ok. Simpson sur
rendered himself to Justice Kerby, yes
terday, but was allowed to go on his per-
sonal ..reeOgnizsnce, aud today. after
learning OF Beavers death again deliver
ed himself up. He will furnish bail for
his appearance at the inquest and al
Fairfax COnTt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Nocturnal Disorders.

About one o'clock this morning JOS
eph Adams, a well known colOred indl-
vidual living near the east end Of the
Wilkes street tunnel, went home and
found colored man with woman with
whom Adams is said to live, and pro-
ceedfd to mete out vengeance upon her.
The woman's cries awOke many people
ia the neiehborhood, some of whom dis
charged pistols in order to frighten
Adams and make him desist from beat
ing the woman. Fearing that he would
be arrested, he made hasty exit, break
ing down a door in passing from The
house. Officers Mayhugh and Patterson
we're at the tunnel at 1890 O'Clock, a
short time before the difficulty, when
they heard cries of murder on Jefferson
street, between St. Asaph aud Washing
ton. and had FASTENED thither. They
arrested Henry Mason and Fannie Sim
mons, both colored, who had caused the
disturbance. The officers subsequently
returned to the tunnel, but Adams had
in the meantime escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
LOCAL BREVITlES.

No tea will be given AT the golf club
house on Friday evening of this week.
A game of baseball will he played this
evening at $50 o'clock between the
Del Ray aud Invincibes teams.
The case of Harry McLearen, indicl-
ed for promoting policy, is sci tor trial
10 the Corporation Court tomorrow.
A marriage license was issued III
Washington yesterday TO John L.
Money aud Mary !. Lyles, both OF this
city.
The barge Howard, from the Susque-
hanna. With ice to the Mutual Ice Com
pany. has arrived at W. NJ. Reardon'
wharf
The palace car Palatine made trip
to Mount Vernon today. A number Cl
stockholders Of the electric railway were
aboard.
KeneGck Council, c. II. b. H., he'd
an interesting and largely attended meet
ing last night. Several members were
initiated.
Miss Bessie Reeves has returned from
very delightful visit to Misses Sallle
and Lena Patterson at their country
home in Fairfax county.
A horse belonging to the Alexandra
Iron Works was shot and seriously IN
iured last Saturday night while IN the
stable on the premises on south Royal
street.
The four houses and six lots sold yes
terGay are situated on Payne street, be
tween QUEEN and Cameron, and not on
PAYNE, between King and Cameron, as
was stated.
A heavy rain prevailed in Fairfax
county, south of this city, yesterday
evening. The rain was accompanied by
thunder and lightning. The rainfall
here was rot heavy.
Judge Barley, of the Corporation
Court, has approved the application TOT
a charter of the Washington ChiaPas
Rubber and Realty Corporation whose
object is to do real estate busiIiess. J.
w. Ellsworth, of San Francisco, l:
president.
The regular weekly prayer meeting Of th,
Allison w. C. T. 4. viii be held tonight a.
\ o'clock at the Children's Home. on nnk'
street. The meeting will he led by rev
Timothy Smith.
The Alexandria Water Company Is layln!
line OF mains IN Fairfax street, h~iWe'I
Franklin and jefferson, and on Jeilefs"I
street, between Fairfax and Lee.
The regular business meeting Of the AilISoI
w q It. Il. will be held tomorrow Afternoon
st4 o'clock at the Children's Home, on puk
street. .,
Porter and ale on draught; aiso sold at j
LII PC u.th,sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
The LipscOInb Trial.

Andrew A.Lipscomb, member Of The
Washington bar, was placed IN trial in
that city yesterday on nm indictment
charging him, in connection with Ihos.
NJ. Fields, also an attorney, OF embez'
cling funds belonging to the Washing
ton Beneficial Endowment Association,
of which they were receivers, amount
ing to 1854. Fields was tried and
convicted several weeks ag1. After sew
eraI hours jury was secured and the
hearing of witnesses begun.
At his mornings session Of the trial
the Identification ofchecks drawn against
the Washington Loan and Truqt 20.
was coRmenced.
Capt. Parker, treasurer OF the WASH
ineton Loan and Banking Association
resumed the stand. lie identified the
signatures and endorsements on the
checks. Later he was cross-examlned
by ID defense. Adjournment f1r lunch
VS. announced at the conclusion oil
Capt. Parker testimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Weddings.

One of The pretliest home weddings ~
the season took place last night when
Miss Nina Irene Smithers and MI
James Owen Reilly. Of Wilmington ~
C, were Joined in happy wedlocE al The
residence OF the BRIDES mother, MIS- %.
H. Smithers. on upper Prince street.
The north wing of the parlor had been
tastefully decorated with evergreen
and trailing vines, with a background
of Mains and ferns and the whole sur
mounted by Wedding bell caught on
either side by ribbons, made fitting
canopy for the beautiful ceremony and
lent color scheme impressive of The
happy occasion. To the strains Of
Lohengrin's Wedding march, played by
Mrs. Irving Ludwig, the groom, with
his best man, Mr.. George w. Keys, en-
tered the east door leading TO the parlOr,
while the bride, on the arm OF her
brother, Mr.. d. X. Smithers, aud ac-
companied by her bridesmaid, Miss
Alice Reilly, sister of the groom, came
through the south door and proceeded
to the north end where Rev. II. j. Cut
Ter. pastor Of st. Mays Church, per
formed the short but beautiful cere-
mony of the Catholic Church. After a
brief reception Mr.. and Mrs. Reilly lett
for Saratoga where they will spend some
time and after their return will make
their hore in Wilmington, where the
groom is q we'll known and prosperous
yonng business man. The bride, who
is numbered among Alexandrla's most
beautiful and accomplished young ladies,
was gov ned in white organdie over
silk, with flowing veil, and carried a
shower bouquet of sweet peas. The
only ornament worn by the bride was
sunburst of diamonds aud pearl, the
gift of the groom. The bridesmaid wore
white organdie over silk and carried a
bouquet of pink sweet peas. Among
the out.of-town guests were Messrs. 1.
II. Fittz, of Richmond; William Sow
derf of Gordonsville, and William Law
Ter, of Washington, The bride and
groom we're the recipients of numerous
beautiful and costly presents.
Miss Catharine V. HeartbOwer and
Mr. Ernest Zimmerman, of Fairfax
county, we're married at st. Mary's
Church Yesterday by Rev. ii. j. Cutler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Police Court
Justice #. b. Calm, presiding. ]

I Justice #. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed o.
this morning. .,
MAGGIE Allen and Annie Baker. hotl
colored arrested by Ofli~r l"nnl
charge, with disonlcrly conduct and
fighting, were fined s. each.
4 white man. arrested hs OHicrr Pat
ier-ou for vagrancy, was sent to Jail 'for
ten tlays.
A white man, arrested by Officer Al
len for drunkenness, was sent TO Jail for
Ten days.
William and Charles BlumGelj, two
boys who had run away from Their
DO mes in Baltimore. arrested by Officers
Beach aud Lyles, were detained.
Henry Mason, colored, arre'ied by
Officers Maybligh sad Patterson Tor DIS
orderly conduct, was fined 50. FANNIE
Simmons, coloGed, arrested by the same
officers charged with similar ofiense,
was dismissed.
Clarence Grady, colored, arrested by
Officers Belts and Nicholson, charged
with assaulllug Carrie Evans, was dis
missed.
Samuel Williams, colored, arrested b.
Officers Beach, Lyles, Arlington aud
Knight charged with ASSEMBLING BERTHE
Williams with a pistol, was 6ned 50.
Carrie Evans, colored, arrested ny
Officers Belts and Nicholson charged
with disorlerly conduct. was fined 81 90.
John Ennis, charged with breaking
into Afmory Hall, was sent on to the
grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Virginia News.

The Southern Wholesale Gr0cerS A.
sociation. which has been 10 session ~
Norfolk. adjourned sine die yesterday
after rejoicing the old officers.
DIR Smart McGuire has been elected
nresident Of the University College Of
Medicine at Richmond 70 succeed pr' o.
Allison Hodges who had resigned
The State Board OF Education met IN
Richmond today to look iuIther ino
chorges that excessive prices have been
charged for the Virginia Ieachef'
Register and that member 81 the De,
partment of Education is c"nnec'e'
with the publication.
The Southern Vehicle Associltoh'
which has been in session at GA foin',
this week, adjourned yesterday to mee'
next wear in Charleston, ;. g. Lncln'
Gregory was elected president An
amendment to the constitution allowing
ALI dealers in vehicles TO become mem
bers was adopted.
There were about 5000 votes cast out
ofa possible 1000 in the Richmond
primary on Tuesday. The winners
were: For State Senator, Charles >
Anderson. who received 3,OS7 vote .
Commonwealth's Attorney, M'ntree
FoIkes. l,6S5; Auditor, f J. Warren
S.Ol2; Civ Collector. Frank W. CHnn
i6gham. 4Ol4: City Sergeant, j.. T.
Smith, ,, 1854; High Constable, William
II. Wyatt, jr., 2,S7G. For the House OF
Delegates the following were elected
Harry c. Glenn, f. ?. Cox, L. Z;
Massie, Robert f. Peyton, jr. and
Ordwav Fuller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-22
Sent on to Court.

John Ennis, who was arrested last
Sunday, charged with breaking iatO Ar.
mOry Hall on the preceding night and
removing certain articles to the door,
was brought before Justice Cation in the
Police Court this morning. lie was
represented by Mr.. Robinson Moncure,
After the evidence of the witnesses had
been heard the accused was held for The
grand jury. During the examination
there we're pathetic scenes IN the court
The mother and wife of the accused were
present. Ennis has been married ABOUT
year, and the distress oil the Two women
attracted much attention. When MI
Moncuie called Ennis's mother to take
the stand for the defense, the prisoner
with moist eyes, objected, he not beng
able to bear the sight of her in court,
although she WAS about to testify in MS
behalf.