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New Style Spelling Would
Aid Many Candidates
to Pass.
COMMITTEE AT WORK
Has Been Progressive in
the Matter for
Years.

If the Civil Service Commission de
cides 20 adopt the me, too, please
policy which SO many other Govern
ment departments have assumed toward
The Presidential spelling reform, civil
service examinations will presently be
robbed OF much of their horror For
spellin5 Is one of the bugaboos, and like
wise one of the things on which the eN-
aminers are sticSlvrs.
Roosevelt as RefOrmeT.
President Roosevelt was for many
years the boss civil service refOrmer He
made the movement popular and as a
member OF the Civil Service Commits
sion he almost made the commission
popular Therefore il would be but nat
uraI if this body should feel disposed tn
pay the tribute 10 him which would be
implied i'm the adoption OF hi. reformed
spelling system.
The commission has not been un-
progressive, ever heretofore, in this
matter of spelling. 1t uses the short
spelling of the large family of words
ending in ne, as decalogue; it's "pro-
gram is brief; its wagon" struggles
along without the fifth wheel of an
extra e. These forms were adopted by
the commission several years ago, and,
therefore. TO accommodate itself TO the
new ROoseVeluan spelling requirements
would involve slight change and no
serious shock 10 the traditions OF the
body.
May Adopt System.
Commissioner Cooley is AT present the
only commissioner in the city. and II is
stated that he will not give considera-
ton to the spelling matter until the re-
turn o. his colleagues. who are away
on their summer vacations. II is gener-
ally expected, however. that before long
the new spelling viii be adopted as 10
the entire Carnegie-Roosevel thews
list of words.
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Transport Reported
Now in Grave Peril

HONOLULU Sept 1.-The latest re-
ports from the transport Sheridan
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Bursting steamppe Channel

state that the big ship is in most pre-
cariOus position. The passengers are
stu on board but they will he 4e-
moved in the morning
Attempts 70 float the vessel have been
temporarily abandoned.
Mysterious changes of ocean currents,
responsible for the freck OF the Man
churla and the transport Sheridan. are
puzzlinp experts. The usual currents IN
this portion Of the ocean trend north
westerly. but there seems 20 have been
q remarkable increase in the force or
the current This change sent the Man
cburia on "a reef far out of her course
The Sheridan also was carried north
ward Of the true course.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GLEN ECHO PARK.

TWO CASH PRIZES are 10 be given
to the bowler making the highest
score during week ending Saturday,
September l.
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Army and Navy Organ
Adopts Fonetic System

The Army and Navy Register, semi
Official organ of the two military ser
vices Of the United States, is the first
journal i'm the National Capital to adopt
the recommendations OF The simplihed
spelling board. In its issue today IL
follows the new style. It's leading edi-
Jorial on the subject is headed "A
WORTHY Reform"
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Taking Women and Children
From Transport Sheridan

HONOLULU. Sept. Up to this time
only some of the women and children
have been rescued from the United
States transport Sheridan, which is
ashore on the reef OF BARRIERS Point
near here Tugs and boats are standing
by. but the surf is so high that the
transfer or passengers is extremely diff
ncult, and much concern is felt for the
safety OF those remaining on the ship
There is some hope that the vessel may
be saved. as lines have been gotten 10
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Special Excursion to Toronto, Ont,

Special EXCURSION 70 Toronto, Unt.s
Baltimore & Ohio. Account l. o. o. F.
Patriarch Militant and Sovereign Grand
Lodge Tickets sold September l3 20
Is valid for return until Z4tn. but may
be- extended to October 81 Rate one
fare plus 800 for the round trip. Route
via Philadelphia and beautiful Lehigh
Valley Consult agents
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moved her some. A special effort will
be made AT next high tide The swell is
very heavy and the ship is pounding
badly.
he came so close in shore and is Inclined
10 blame an uuchaTted current Men
familiar with these waters say that il
would not be strange II the Chilean
earthquake had changed the currents,
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CLEVELAND YOUNG WOMAN
MISSING IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-The New York
police today We're requested to search
for Lizzie Farrel. twenty-seven years
old. who disappeared from her home at
1886 East Ninth street, Cleveland. ten
sdays ago. When the young woman de-
parted she said she was going 10 live
with a friend.
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Farewell Reception

Last Friday evening The mem
bers OF the Epworth League Cen
dered a reception at the home of
w. E. Vandervoort, to Mrs.
Lynn Hawes and Mrs. Ralph
Am msden, before their depart ture
for California, and a very enjoy
able time was had. In the en-
tertainment for the evening was
an Epworth League card con
tanning all the names OF mem
bers-to those who could read
them Before the guests de
parted Mrs. Hawes and Mrs
Amsden were each presented
with a handsome souvenir
spoon, as remem brance o.
of their friends and fellowship ir
Milbank, and as a testimony o.
regard from the league. Mrs
Hawes and Mrs. Amsden tool
their departure on the early
Monday train for Minneapolis
from whence they started for
California the following Tuesday
where it is hoped that Mrs
Amsden may regain her health
and strength.
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Just as we go to press we learn
that Elmer Algren, the 7year
old son of Olaf Algren was run
over by a locomotive and had his
left foot SO badly crushed that it
will have to be amputated above
the ankle. He Was otherwise
scratched and bruised, having
been dragged quite d distance by
the engine, but was not seriously
injured except on the foot. The
boy was struck while on the
Main street crossing, and was on
his way to school with one or two
other boys. A freight was on
the main track, blocking the way
and the lad happen ed to be on
the other track and did not no
tice the engine coming down. He
was taken to DR.. Kriesel's office,
where the amputation was per.
formed.
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ONLY A WOMAN'S HEART
Given by the Milbank Drama
tic Club, Il Big Success.

That Milbank people believe in
patronizing a good home talent
play was proven by the audience
that was present last Saturday
evening at the opera house to
witness the production of "Only
Woman's Heart" by the Mil
bank dramatic club under the
direction of Charles B. Archer.
Nothing but words of CON-
mendatiOn were to be heard
from those present, and a num-
Der Of strangers who were pres
ent pronounced it much better
than many of the productions
given by travelling troupes, all
of which is very gratifying to
those who took part in it.
Helene Owens, as the sassy lit
tie Sadie, did herself credit in
every way. Archer Adams as
Jack Worthington received the
applause of the house in his
climaxes, of always arriving at
just the right time to spoil the
plans of Frances villainous
cousin to win her, DR.. Ferguson
carrying out the latter part. It
could not have been handled
more successfully by an actor
of years of experience. Miss
Mavme Nixson as the dignified
Mrs. Lee was perfect-acting
out the part of the true southern
woman-but not quick to con.
demn either the actions of her
nephew or husband until sho
was certain they were wrong.
The center of attraction was
Mr.. Archer as Jerry, the out.
cast" who was hired by Black.
burn to carry out his plans to
win France. He was perfectly
supported by Miss Lois Snyder
as France, who while loathe to
believe that Jerry was her faith
er stuck to him through thick
and thin ever after, as well as to
her fiancee Jack Worthington.
Miss Snyder received many
compliments on her rendition OF
France, which were certainly
merited and worthily bestowed,
as she had a very difficult part to
play. The music furnished by
Miss Gertrude Stone at the pi.
ano, and by the quartette,
Messrs. Schneider, Ross, Fer.
guson and Miss Stone was ap.
preciated by all present.
Mr.. Archer deserves much
credit for his work as instructor,
and has made many friends
while in this city. The proceeds
were divided between Mr.. Bent
ley and Mr.. Archer DR.. and
Mrs. Ross deserve credit for the
part they took by aiding in every
possible way to make the affair a
success.
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w et or Dry.

At the village elections in this
vicinity last Tuesday, the ques-
tion of license was voted upon as
follows:
Waubay-For license 20 ma
jority.
Summit-Against license by 2
majority.
Twin Brooks-25 for license, 9
against.
Albee-21 for license, 12
against.
Revillo-42 for license, "a
against.
South Shore-The proposition
for waterwOrks bonds was voted
down. License was carried by q
vote of AZ to "a.
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TELEPHONES -
Farmers, ...... I
Home Happenings

George MCGOWAN visited at
Wilmot over Sunday.
Miss Lola Daniels of Wilmot
was Milbank visitor Saturday.
Mrs. W. H. Buck and son Her.
bert returned home from Glencoe
Saturday evening.
Mrs. J. A. Rickert of Sisseton
visited in town Saturday while
on her way home from the cities.
The Herald Advance Office has
been all torn up during the week
getting a new coat of paint on
it's inside.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Peek and
sou Stewart of Wilmot visited
with the G. E. MCGOWAN family
over Sunday.
Libbey Veal loaf-fine for a
quick lunch-at the White Front
Market. Schafer Bros. Both
phones.
r. f. Sonstegaard of Sisseton
was in town Monday morning on
his way to the cities to attend the
graduation of his brother.
S. J. Simonson of Minneapolis
was in town Saturday on his way
to Peever to visit his brother,
Oscar Simonson.
Messrs D. 3. Nichols and
Frank Vandervoort take car
load of live stock and machinery
to North Dakota this week.
Herman Crowl is down from
Garretson, N. D, and when he
returns will take carload OF
household goods and machinery
to the ranch.
Mrs. j. Fanset and Mrs. M.
Kelsey returned from Water
town yesterday where they had
been visiting for several
weeks.
r. j. Hicks of Big Stone, was
attending to business in Milbank
Monday evening, and arranging 2
to advertise the chautauqua.
Mrs. Cross, who has been with
the Franc Croal family for sew
eral weeks past, and who is 9
cousin of Mrs. Croal, left Mon
day for her home in Minneapolis
Mrs. M. A. Conright announ
ces the arrival of her new stock
of millinery goods and trim
mings, and invites the ladies ot
|tMilbank and vicinity to call and
inspect the same.
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AS a reward of diligent adver-
tising good sized audience
greeted Coe I. Crawford at the
opera house Wednesday evening.
At a republican gathering you
don t often see as many interest
ed democrats as were out on
that occasion, and they were al
ways ready with applause. Mr..
Crawford is good campaign
orator and has very plausible
manner in presenting state
ments and dressing up partial
truths tor his cause. This was
touched upon in arecentspeech by
Congressman Martin in Lincoln
county who called attention to
the time that Mr.. Crawf ford was
a member of the board of equali-
zation. and declared that the
assessment of railroad property
in South Dakota now is 81, 200
per mile greater than it was
when Mr.. Crawford was on the
board. Governor Elrod has
been member of the board for
but one year but during that
time the railroad assessment
has been increased by $500 per
mile While Mr.. Crawford was
attorney general, the railroad
assessment was decreased, and
the assessment of farm land in
creased. In other words, on the
comparison of the records be-
tween the two men. Elrod gets
much the better of it as during
his mem bership of the board the
assessment of farm lands de-
creased and the assessment of
railroad property increased,
while when Mr.. Crawford was
was on the board, the farm land
assessment went up and the rail
road assess ment went down.
Some years ago, when Kirk
Philips was on the board, it was
proposed to increase the rail
road assess ment. A railroad at
torney was there to fight the in
crease. 1t was first proposed
to double the assessment. This
was defeated. Then it was pro
posed to put in effect a smaller
increase, and then a smaller but
each time the railroad attorney
was able to kill the measure.
The last motion was made and
two repu blican members of the
board indicated a willingness to
vote it. The railroad attorney
beckoned them aside, engaged
them in earnest conversation
and finally, when the vote was
taken, the motion was defeated
Who was the railroad attorney:
Was it Kittredge? No. Was it
Harry Hunter? No. Or Alex
Johnson? Or Mr.. Sterling? No
none of these. It was Mr.. Coe
l. Crawford, whose strident
tone for reform are being heard
throughout the land.
This, we suspect, is a matter
which Mr.. Crawford will treat
as Mr.. Gamble advised the leg
islature to treat the primary pc
tition, he will ignore" it "alto-
gether. -
Mr.. Crawford's panacea for
all the evils which he set forth
was simply to elect him to Off ice
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Pasture Sea son 1906

The undersigned win take . limited number Of
stock to pasture for season 1906 on section two,
Stockhol twp. This pasture is enclosed with
fonr barbed wires good cedar posts one and enc
half rods apart; Has pure running water at al
timee: good graes and plenty of shade; stock win
be eupplied with abundance OF salt. Terme.
TO be delivered at pasture on 10th day Of Nay,
and must be taken ont ON the let day OF Octobee.
Owner must give . correct list of his stock aA4
describe any brand or other distinguishing 0oxk.
Apply in person or by letter to
WILLIAM r. RA1Dlsf,
1ilbank, b. D.
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We can do a fine job on table
linens. Give us a trial.
MILBANK STEAM LAUNDRY.

James Lockhart, j. d. Burk
hardt and A. G.. Lender, went tC
the cities last Friday night on
business connected with the new
school house. They returned
the first of the week.
Mrs. Thos. Fitch was called tc
Racine, Mimi, on Monday
nights train by the intelligence
of the serious illness of her
mother, who is quite aged and
has been in failing h ealth.
The sympathy of many friends
and neighbors of DR.. and Mrs.
w. A. Kriesel are extended tc
them on the death of their infan,
son, who died of a bowel trouble
last Monday morning, the child
being but about week old.
N. l. Lowthian and wife re-
turned home from Hewitt, MINI.
the first of the week, where they
had been called to attend the
funeral of their daughterin law,
Mrs. George Lowthian.
The ladies of the aid society
of the M. E. church in Melrose,
will serve an oyster supper at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E E.
Dubbel, on Friday evening,
March 3Oth, from to 10 o'clock
Supper 25c. Everybody invit
ed.
Wednesday, the Goth, was
Mrs. W. E. Keeney's birthday.
During the evening a number OF
her friends called at her home tC
aid in celebrating the event
A feature Of the evening was the
presenting of a large birthday
cake to Mrs. Keeney on which
were as many candles as the
guest was years old. Refresh
ments were served, and at 6
late hour all departed wishing
Mrs. Keeney many more like
happy days.
Don't fail to see Dieter Bros
world S greatest and latest NOV
ing pictures, illustrated songs
and vaudeville show. Mae
Munroe the lady cornet player
will help entertain you in a way
that you will not forget. In the
moving picture show we are no
to be excelled and have but few
equals. THE Serenade,' "a
Storm at Sea, and the "Russo
Japaneses War; are some of the
subjects we show aud which
must be seen to be appreciated
You will never forget our illus
trated songs-all the latest ano
most popular At the Opers
House two nights, Friday anc
Saturday, March % "a. Admis
sion Is, Is and 35c. The Old
ham Register says, "DieteI
Bros. played TO large audiences
both evenings. Their moving
pictures and entertainment i.
fine."
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Order in the Morning.

The city merchants desiring
to eliminate all unnecessary ex
pense in the handling of their
goods and to meet competition
from outside houses, have de-
cided to abandon the delivery of
goods in the afternoon on and
after April 1st. All orders for
house delivery should be placed
in the morning in time for the
forenoon wagon.
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JUDGE A. w. CAMPBELL.


The Herald Advance can say
without any equivocation what
ever that no man who has ever
had anything to do with the po
litical or judicial affairs of Grant
county stands in higher esteem
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Seed Potatoes.

A carload of Early Ohio seed
potatoes for sale. Seventy-five
cents a bushels-put up in two
and half bushel sacks, we'll
screened. Call early.
ERLANDSON & JOHNSON.
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Grass Seeds.

We have a large quantity of all
the different grass seeds includ-
ing timothy, alfalfa clover, red
clover, white clover, Kentucky
blue grass, red top, bromus in
ermus, millet, rape, also sweet
corn and peas. Erlandson &
johnson.
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Union Service.

The Methodist, Evangelical
and Congregational societies win
hold q union service on Sunday
evening at the church Of the la1t
named society. Rev. =.
Schafer will preach in English.
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Workman Social. /.

The mem bers of Security
lodge A. o. U. w., and their
families will enjoy q social at the
lodge room next Monday even.
ing.
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Word was received from
Rochester hospital that Mrs.
Frank Brennan, who was operat-
ed on Saturday is doing as nicely
as could be expected.
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Smut Mills.

Come and see them at ]. s..
Farley 's-The newest and best
out-The other fellows are
skinned q mile and return-See
if | have told you the truth.
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Al the White Front

Yon will find just what you want
Sauer kraut, Vegetables, Pickles, Picked
Pigs Feet,
Fish, dried, salt or fresh;
In fact everything that is good to eat.
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Pieere, S. D., March 18.-Articles
of incorporation have been filed for
the Gold & Co. State Bank of Big
A. Gold, M. E. Gold, Robert J. Hicks
and George II. Clark.
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Weather Report

Following is report Of E. j. Hinman, Unit
ed states meteorological observer at the Mil
bank station. The observation ls made at q
m. on the date given. and the markiDgs are for
the "a hours preceding. The dash preceding
figures indicates below zero:
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Fish at the White Front Mar.

u ~ W. ~ A~~ " ~AASA ~
ad this week.
Halves & McCollum have a
change of ad this week.
Prof. Ramer and wife left for
Chicago Monday evening.
Get pair of Johnny Jumpers
for the little one at Fishers.
J. S. Farley went to the cities
on business Wednesday night.
Miss Kate Thorndike made a
trip to Ortonville Wednesday.
Jens Peterson has change of
ad this week, Pres cut glass is
the point in question.
Seven kinds of salmon to Sc.
lect from at the White Front
Market. Schafer Bros.
The ladies aid society will hold
their regular meeting Saturday
afternoon at the parsonage.
Mrs. L. S. Perkins of Wilmot,
came down to the hub for an
hour or two Tuesday morning.
The class in practical writing
under the instruction Of Prof.
Reed is making rapid improve
ment.
Mrs. A. M. Houck of Sum NIT,
was visiting her friend, Miss
Gertrude Stone the first Of the
week.
Harvey Hoyt living five miles
south of this city is on the sick
list, threatened with typhoid
fever.
The work of remodeling and
repairing the old red front
building on Main street, was
started the first of the week.
Mrs. Alphus Hocum and Mrs.
Tites of Montevideo, spent a day
in town the first of the week
while on their way to Andover.
The First National Bank has a
change of ad this week which
you should read. If you want to
sell or buy land it will pay you
to see this firm.
Miss Corinne Saunders, who
has been attending St. Mary's
school at Faribault, came home
the first of the week to spend the
lenten vacation.
E. P. Brockman of Corona,
was in town Monday evening
Mr.. Brockman expects to leave
for Canada with his family in the
course of a week.
A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all Rebekahs to meet with
the members of the Circle at the
home of Mrs. G. L. Wood this
afternoon, Friday, March %.
| have exclusive sale of 'Ber-
ry Bros. Best" flour for terri
tory of Milbank, 1t is the best
flour made. Every sack guar
anteed. Per sack $1.20.
[. l. WESTBY.
If you could go to Farley S
and get a cream separator that
is up to date in every respect,
runs fine and skins clean, sells
for thirty dollars less than the
old style, you would do it
wouldn't you? Well that is just
what you can do,
Will Towles of Sisseton, came
from Minneapolis Tuesday after
noon, going home for few days
He states that Mrs. Towles had
undergone four operations in a
Minneapolis hospital, and was
very weak, but when he left was
improving. He expected to re-
turn after attending to some
business matters at home.
Charles B. Archer, the char
acter actor, who has been in
the city Tor the last month,
has been directing the rehearsals
of the high school students in
their play "Dot, the Miners S
Daughter" which is to be put on
at the opera house in April. Mr..
Archer says the play is going to
be given in excellent shape by
the students and that everybody
who can should attend.
The first of the union services
was held at the Congregational
church last Sunday evening, the
congregation occupying the full
seating capacity of the large
church, Rev. F. F. Schaeffer
preached on the life of Christ,
and Mr.. Thomas Mackey of
Ch,caOn told the story Of his
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-03-23

Finan Haddies at Schafer
Bros. Buy quick-they are go.
ing fast.