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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
PRISON FOR NATIONAL BANK
OFFICERS WHO CONTRIBUTE.

Washington, Dec. is.-T'hc Tlllmnn hill
forbidding national banks and other cor
porations authorized by congress as well
rs corporations I'm general. contributing 20
Election funds, was considered today by
The house committee on election OF pres!-
pcnt aud vice president which decided
unanimously To report tho measure favor
ably with the addition OF an imprisonment
clause AS wcil as tho imposition Of a ilnc
Tor N.olators OF the measure. A. amended
by tho house committee 81 Is optional FOR
The court To- send the officers of offending
corporations To Jail for q period ug no,
moro than twelve months or to ray "A
maximum line Of si.unJ
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
NORTHERN PACIFIC
INCREASE PLAN TOLD

New York. Dec. lj.-Thr expected
financial plan 90 tn. Northern Pacific
Railway company BE- made public. ~
provides for uu Increase 90 the capital
stock from Si5i .O0n O0D To- 10000 Oou. y
special meeting uf the stockholders ia
called fur January to authorize the
proposal.
The right Ia subscribe SSJ.OUo. Opn NJ
the new stock ~ par iu proportion To
their respective holdings of the present
stock Is Ia b" offered to- shareholder 81
record December 81
The plan cnutcup plates the immediate"
issue 81 So. OOn. 600 1T new stock. the
payment or which will bc diuginuici
over "a longer period Than that allowed
the subscribers 20 the Great NuItt,ru's
SOC. 600 of new stock and per cent.
interest viii be- allowed on the pay
ments.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
AUTHOR OF ALICE OF
old VINcENNES Is
DECLARED INSANE
Brother Tells Jury Mental faint
Runs in Family---Son
on Trial.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. la.-Niliam Il.
Thompson. an attorney. addressing tho
Jury before which his son. Chester
Thompson. g. on trial for the murder 81
Judge Emery. said THAI faint or tn
sanity ran through hts own family.
The attorney said that his brother
Thomas was insane throughout his life
and unable To read and write. Con-
tinuing. the lawyer said:
My brother Maurice. . man OF splcn-
lid intellect. = literary tOiler. author OF
'Aiics OF old NiacCnues. was a sufferer
from insanity two ycgTs."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
GIRLS SELL KISSES
FOR So APIECE

London. DeD iI.-Dauj'l Frohmau'r cur-
,,rum,n. u American beauties. for N,
Forthcoming production 81 the musical
PLAY. nellie Nril." hav. arrived iu Lon
ion Onc of tho most charming OF them
said:
I'VE como here to make hit and We
may scoop Up one or two OF your English
lords
The beauties assisted in concerts ON
board the Camparia and sold kisscs 81 g
apiece.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
National Capital Notes.

IL seems probable the entire qucs-
tInn growing out of the dismissal with
out honor e.! three companies OF negro
troops win ~ over until after the hol-
iday rcccFs uf congress
Both the coast aud field artillery are
badly deficient ia both personnel ami
MATERIAL says brigadicr General Ar
thur Murray. ,hicf uC artillery iu his
report.
The senate has agreed To- the holiday
house adjournment resolution which
rtGvidcS N Adjournment is had next
Thu rSday " T." until January ..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
ROOSEVELT URGES THE
NAVAL PERSONAL BILL

Washington. -. g.. Dee. la.-Thc
president sent message To congress
today earnestly recommending early
consideration OF the navd personnel
bill. which establishes tho grade of vice
admiral. He Is OF the opinion that un-
less the present condition OF the higher
commissioned personnel he rectified by
1udicious legislation. the future OF our
pdvy VIII he greatly compromised.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
HARvesTER TRUST is
TO BE INVESTIGATED.

Washington. Dee. lo.-The Ecnat. today
agreed on the resolution presented by
Iansbrough OF North Dakota directing tho
department. OF commerce and labor %
make an investigation OF the combine
lion or trust organization known nS tho.
International Harvester company" en-
gagged IN tho production and sale OF farm
machinery.
Tn" nN'Stiga 'inu g. e. ascertain II a
combination iu restrain trade exists.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
KANSAS PRESS AGENT
FAVORED BY HOCH

Topskg, kas.. Dee. la.-Guy,ruur
Hoch has taken up the suggestion that
Kansas ought To- have a Ir,sI agent
and a recommendation viii b- made
in his message 90 "A plan 10 make an
appropriation So that ah advcr. .slng
agent can be placed under rho direction
OF the secretary oi tae board os asri-
culture.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
Moody lakes Oath.

Washington. -. G.. Dee. l9.--Ni!li1m
l.. Moody entered to-day upon his dU-
ties az associate justice az the supreme
court ~ the United states. thuH bring
ing tho court az to iis fUll member
ship.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
soNAPARTE TAKES OATH.

Washington. ~. g.. Dee. l9..-t'harl,g }.
iionnplrtc retiring secretary 81 "a, navy
took tho oath "a attorney general today
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20
An Aeeepted Proposal.

4 colo,cd yourg fellow nj welling-
ton was smitt"u b. a dusky maiden.
and. not having the courage To propose
face to r,rc. called her up over the tel
cphon". when hc got tho proper party
on the line. hc asked:
lis dat Miss Johnsings"
"Na-u-"
We'll. Misg Johnsing I've got most
imr0rtuEI message Ia ask you"
"Nu-us"
"Will you marry me-
"Ya-as. Who - IL, plcascr'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-12-20

In 1904 one out ar every seven London
children under the age OF IL months
died.
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
NICKEL THEATRE

Cheating Justice" is the name of a
stirring picture at the Nickel theatre the
first three days OF this week. II pictures
IN a very dramatic manner how a way
ward son steals from his father. and, in
spite of the fact that the father is
prominent Judge is treated in accordance
with justice which In a sensational and
unexpected manner he manages 10 evade.
"A Good Old Five Cent Trolley Ride" was
a capital picture that kept the audience
laughing uproarously, showing the adven-
lures OF fat man in a crowded car.
Poisoned Fowl" amused greatly. show
ing how a chef plays a trick upon his
master and gets feast for himself that
was intended for his masters guests.
The Rescue OF the Life Boat was
most interesting picture: and Bob Alden
sang Meet Me in Honey Time.
Sweet Kathleen" in his usual delightful
manner. The bill which yesterdays audi
ences enjoyed immensely. is likely to
prove one OF the biggest drawing cards
OF the season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
IMPERIAL THEATRE

Miners Merry Comedians at the Imper-
ial this week present a show that abounds
in good music and wholesome merriment
from the rise until the fall Of the cur
tain.
The first act OF "The Mummy Girl"
opens the show. serving as a fitting We
hicle for the chorus to Introduce some
catchy ballads, as well az display some
very attractive costumes. The comedy OF
this sketch is admirably sustained by
Teddy Simonds. Ford West and Phil OFT
of constant hilarity with their funny an
tics and their lively exchange or jokes.
Maude Anderson, an attractive young
miss. leads the chorus In some very
pleasing musical numbers, while Nellie
Nelson. a vivacious soubrette, wins in
stant favor by her sweet voice and her
graceful dancing.
The olo is opened by Teddy simonds and
Dorothy Warde is a song and dance act Of
rapid fire style that received deserved
recognition from the audience. An eX-
change OF compliments" in which the
male member OF the team came off sec
ond best. provided the audience no end OF
fun. Ali. Hunter and All in an aero
batic stunt introduced some very clever
work. in which the female member show
ed herself very apt pupil with the box
ing gloves Phil OFT and Nettie Nelson
introduced some of the latest songs in a
highly entertaining manner. and were
loudly encored. The sensa ational feat of
juggling everything in a bedroom from
a piSts VI paper uP W q O'h' 10 hnt iiotd-
BILE Offering OF w. s. Henry. When he
took the bed and placed il on his chin and
with apparent ease balanced II there. the
house went fairly wild with applause
The olio closes with Dot West in a pleas
ing rendition OF popular songs. which
make decided hit.
The second act OF the Mummy Girls"
introduces the chorus in some catchy mu-
sical numbers as we'll as allowing the
comedians a clear field. The piece is
brought to close by a grand finale,
showing the capitol building at Washing
ton brilliantly illuminated; and the Con-
tinental Guards, under the direction Of
Nettie Nelson, execute some pretty mill
tary evolutions.
The bill is an excellent one throughout,
and will be continued during the week.
with daily matinees and the usual anna
teur night on Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11

The play is in four acts. and is the work
OF Charles IA. Fleming. IL has been pro-
duced I'm this city before. The melo-
dramatic features are highly sensational.
and are intermingled with bright comedy
and vaudeville features. The CANNES
work includes the rescuing OF a woman
from the river. the rescue OF a woman
from being run over by a train. and the
stealing OF Will from the villains pocket.
The play is well staged, an the mechani-
cal and scenic effects are very elaborate.
The scenes include a snow storm at
lonely railroad station In the mountains.
In which appears train and a water
front scene I'm New York, and these show
real art In stagecraft.
Miss Victoria Walters assumes the lead
ing soubrette role. and her pleasing,
vivacious manner and her beauty fully en-
title her to the part, which she assumes
very capably. She Is supported by
capable company. including George O'Far-
reil who appears as the hero and Miss
Myrtle Langford the heroine both OF
whom do very good. Harry c. Philbert Is
given a Hebrew Italian, lawyer and a
detective role and he does full justice 20
all Billie Williams takes good care OF
his negro role, an keeps the merriment
aI a high pitch Reginald Barlow. the
villain. Is seen 10 good advantage. as is
also James s. kits. a tramp Thomas
Ward, I'm the role OF retired judge, is kill
ed at the climax OF the first act. but his
work TO that point is done we'll
Local playgoers Will undoubtedly be
pleased with the announcement that
James Kennedy. the popular singing COM
edian OF the Empire Stock company will
appear at this theatre next week I'm roper
toire.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11

Dream" Mrs. Emily r. Fish: selection,
orchestra; address. Past Commander
John f. Whipple; address, Chester
Thurber.
SLIPPERY STREETS.
The rain which fell yesterday froze
about as quickly as IL struck the ground,
and as natural result the streets were
very slippery last night Many teams
which attempted TO mount the hills In the
city found II impossible 10 do so. and
quite number OF heavily-loaded wagons
became stalled. Blacksmiths i'm all parts
or the city were at work the greater part
OF the night.
GOING TO ATTLEBoRo
Gov.-elect Higgins has accepted an in
vitation 10 be the guest OF the Attleboro
lodge OF Elks Thursday evening OF this
week ana preparations are being made to
give him "a royal welcome.
FOUND CLOSED DOORS.
Owing 10 differences which have stirred
up the members OF the Laurel club during
the past few weeks, some OF the members
who appeared at the doors OF the club last
evening found them locked and bearing a
placard announcing that the rooms were
closed.
The club numbers many OF the promi-
nent Democratic leaders In its member
snip, and IL Is believed that within a
short time the differences which have oc-
CURED Will be amicably settled.
RED MEN ENTERTAIN.
Squantum tribe, i. q. II. NJ, entertained
quite party OF the great chiefs at the
lodge rooms last evening and pleasing
program of entertainment was carried
out Great Sachem Calvin ID. Wilbur was
present, and he was accompanied by
Great Senior Sycamore j. Harry Brown
Great Junior Sycamore Frank w. Pierce
Great Prophet Ernest l.. Merry, Great
chief or Records l. j. Stevens, Great
Keeper OF Wampum Charles G. Philips
Great Sannap l.. c. Roberts. Great Mish-
inewa Albert w. Woodcock, Great Guard
OF WIgwam James II. Kennedy. Great
Guard Of Forest George w Rice and
Great Representatives j. Edwin German
and Ernest l.. Merry were present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
EMPIRE THEATRE

THE Way of the Transgressor. one OF
the most sensational melodramas OF the
year. introducing the wonderful Landseer
dogs, trained by w. +. Stephens, which
assume important parts in the play I'm
an astonishing manner. afford as pleas
ing an entertainment as one would desire,
and IL is safe to say that no one attend
irg the Empire theatre this week will be
disappointed. Mr.. Stephens devoted con-
siderable time TO training these dogs, and
has exhibited them for over seven years
The CANNES are remarkably intelligent.
and figure prominently in some of the
climaxes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
PROBATE COURT.
Sprinklers Went Wrong

During last evenings performance at
the Empire theatre. the sprinklers over
the stage suddenly opened, owing TO some
defect: and some one outside tho theatre
sounded an unnecessary alarm from box
2s7. at the corner OF Empire and West
minister streets No one In the theatre
was aware that an alarm had been sound
ed: and there was no damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Harry Bryants Extravaganza company
gives good show at the Westminster
this week. Among the entertainers are;
Harry Bryant Edith Bryant, Amy
Thompson, Ruby Marion, Edna Barrie
the Albert sisters, Billy Wells. Darmody.
Allen and Keeley. the Zaretsky troupe,
Parks and Newton Bush and Elliott.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11

West" Is quite the most interesting play
that has been seen in Providence In many
seasons. Some may not take 20 IL but
the majority will. Those who won't like
it-well, they're not OF an appreciative
makeup. that's all.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
LINCOLN
Prospect Hill Fire District Holds
Its Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Prospect Hill
quarters of the Prospect Hill Hose com
pany. The meeting was called TO order
By Moderator Manning and after the
reading OF the call and the records of the
last meeting the following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year: Moderator
Joseph j. Manning; clerk John Graham;
treasurer, Charles II. Learned; tax coll
loctor, James Moss; fire wardens, George
T. Pierce. John A. Hough, j. w. Quin-
ham, s. ID. Learned and Richard w.
Dwan; auditors Frank Skenyon, John w.
Veitch and James Adam.
The treasurers report was accepted and
ordered filed. 1t showed receipts amount
ing to sS76.44: expenditures, $3S6.42; bal
ance ON hand, $4,000.
The tax collectors report showed the to-
tai tax assessed amounted to $4,000. OF
which s3es.70 had been collected, leaving
a balance uncollected of sl1.60.
The report of the board OF fire wardens
was read and ordered filled.
The tax rate was fixed at 10 cents on
each 800 worth OF ratable property in the
district
1t was voted to continue the hose COM
pany in connection with the district and
the annual donation of s25 was made to
the company for services rendered.
Bills aggregating TO s67.O1 were present
ed and allowed.
The salary OF the tax collector was fixed
at 500 and the salaries of the other off-
GERS were fixed at former rates. The
n Getting then adjourned
PROBATE COURT.
A meeting Of the probate court was held
yesterday, Judge Fitzsimmons presiding
The will OF Celinda Tessier was admit
ted 10 probate, and Joseph Greuon was
confirmed as executor: bond, 5000; sure
ties, Frank y. Roberts and Victor Cote;
appraisers. Frank y. Roberts. Joseph t.
Richard and Victor Cote.
The petition for the allowance OF the
final account OF the administrators OF the
estate OF Adolph Suttee was received and
continued.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-08
CENTERvILLE.

CenterviIIe, Sept Z. lSpI.)-Mr
and Mrs. C. M Walker entertained
their daughter Mrs. Frank Land and
her son Horatfo of Richmond at sup
per on Thursday.
Mrs. Dora MendenhaIl left today
for few weeks visit to relatives in
indianapolis and Anderson.
Mrs. Frank Hatfield and children
spent wednesday with her sister
Mrs. o. K. Logue at West Richmond.
Mrs. Karl Bertsch was the guest of
her mother Mrs. Isabella Thompson
at West Richmond on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. MarceIlus Bethel and
Mr. and Mrs o. NJ. Hurst attended
the fair at Connersville on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Black and
Mrs. AImeda Johnston entertained on
Wednesday Mrs Josephine Teetor
and her daughter Miss Ella of India
napolis and Mr.. Daniel Teetor of New
York City.
camping party composed of Mr.
and Mrs. Z. L. Culbertson and daugh-
ter Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Savage and Miss Blanche Bowen
went today to the John Fox farm,
southwest of Centervilie to remain
until the middle Of next week
Miss Carrie Townsend of Webster
attended the teachers institute held
here on Thursday and was the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cornelius
Mrs. Edward Lane and Mrs. c. II.
Jones chaperoned a children's picnic
party on Thursday afternoon at Jack
son Park The party was in honor of
Helen Craft of Charlottesville, Ind,
who is spending a few days with her
cousin, Mrs Edward Lane. The other
guests included Mary Robe, Joseph
inc Robe, Ruby Tillson, Rosetta Mat
thews, Ethel Lane and Walter Jones.
Mrs E. s. Wright entertained at
supper on Wednesday, Mrs, Belinda
Folger of Richmond and Mrs. Eliza
Keller of Lebanon, Ind.
George Williams will leave next
Monday for Greencastle, where he
will become student at De Pauw
University.
Mrs Flora Small of Elwood, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Grace Boiling, at McKeesport, Pa,
came Friday for a brief visit to her
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley Nor
gan Mrs. Small was at one time a
resident of this vicinity.
Mrs Martha j. Frost of Portland,
Ind, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H.
Gabel. Mrs. Frost attended the
Fender family reunion held at Glen
Miller on Wednesday.
DIR. F. H. Durham is having a ce-
ment floor made in the ware room of
his drug store. Richard Blue is do
ing the work.
The West Grove Monthly Meeting
of Friends will be held tomorrow at
the Friends church at Centerville.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-08
MILTON.

Milton, Ind. Sept. 7, (Spl)-Wid-
ley Burns of Jackson, Tenn, is the
guest of his mother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Humpe of Rich
mond We're in Milton Thursday en-
fair.
T. NJ. McClung is home from a
business trip.
Will Border returned to his home
in LaPorte Thursday after a visit
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Border.
Mrs. Nary ST. Clair and daughter
Eva aJ< visiting relatives in Ander-
son.
Ws. John Baker and children of
Indianapolis are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. James Baker.
Mrs. l. J. Bishop visited in Cam
bridge City Thursday,
Miss Ruth Turrell agent of the Big
Four has been transferred to Delhi,
Ohio.
Sighor Casio Mora has gone to
BLACK Mountain, N C. where he will
haze charge of the music in Holman
University.
Misses Lois McClung and Ruby
Moore gave a select roller skating
party at the Crawford rink Thursday
evening. About twenty-five young
people attended and they were chap
eroned by Mrs. T. NJ. McClung
Mrs. F. NJ. Jones is visiting rela-
tives in Richmond.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennel returned
home Friday from a visit with rela-
tives An Connersville.
Mrs. L. E. Beeson, nee Jennie Gard
WIS the guest of Milton friends this
week.
Miss Letitia Ferris of Huntington
is the guest of Mrs. VIM. Ferris.
MrssL J. Knox of California is Wis
iting Mrs. Elizabeth Knox
Nearly hundred people of this
Vicinity enjoyed Connersvflle's great
free fair Thursday.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-08
COLD STORAGE BUTTER.
Light Sailing, sweet Cream and Low
Tempercture Are Best.

Light Sailing, STeet SreaE, ana Low
Temperature Are Best.
In an investigation into the quality
of butter during a cold storage test of
eight months and after removal from
the same the following results We're
obtained by c. E. Grey, dairy expert
of the bureau of animal industry:
First.-Bufter containing low percent
ages of salt kept better than did but
ter of the same lot containing higher
percentages of salt.
Second Butter in full cans and tubs
at -10o and -410' f. scored about the
same At 432' F. there was a slight
difference in favor of cans.
Third-Butter in full cans kept much
better than did butter in cans only
partially full, the deterioration doubt
less being due TO the presence of air
in the partially full cans
Fourth.-Butter held at -100 T. kept
best, both when in storage and after
removal from storage.
F'ifth-Butter made from cream re-
ceiyed at the creamery sweet and in
good condition kept well while stored
at JOE and -+10o F. Also after re-
moval from storage, giving results
wholly satisfactory.
Sixth.-Butter made from cream re-
ceiyed at the creamery sour and in
fair condition kept well while in stor-
age at Joe and -+100 F., but deterio-
rated rapidly after removal from stor
age, giving, on the whole, results which
were very unsatisfactory.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-08
BLOOMINGPORT.

Bloomingport, Sept. Z, (Spl)-Earl
Kennedy a son of Wesley Kennedy
left for Oklahoma Tuesday.
VIM. Beeson and daughter of Wich-
ita, Kan, who have been visiting
the formers brother Isaac of this
place have gone to Modoc this week
to visit relatives.
Albert Glover and wife of Mont
pelier, Ind, have returned home after
several days visit with relatives here
and at Lynn.
The Cherry Grove monthly meeting
viii be held at Quaker Lynn tomor-
row.
Pres. Patterson of Whitley Co. is
visiting his nephew Lem Chamness
and other relatives here.
Mrs. c. w. Isenharger and son Paul
of Richmond have returned home af-
ter weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs. w. E/Wrisht and Mrs Ozro
Bales wentfo Cleveland, Ind, Thurs
day to aftend the Hatfield camp
meetina
MrS<James Reece and wife were
callE to Muncie today by the serious
ilL<Sss of Osborn Dennis.
flames Powell, who shot Paul Hud-
Son Sunday afternoon at Chenoweth's
lumber yard is out of Jail on $4,000
bond
Chicken thieves are plying their
vacation in this neighborhood They
visited Jim Newman's last night at
ESQ and succeeded in getting away
with three turkeys. Mr. Newman
shot at them and they dropped one
He promises them warmer recep-
ton is they call again.