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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
Deed of a Crazy Negro.

Peter J. Hill, Prince George county,
Md, negro, who is supposed to be in
sane ran amuck at O'Clock yesterday
morning, near Petersburg, chased his
wife and two little children away from
home 10 their night clothes, followed
them through the woods half mile to
the home of Hon. Timothy Riyes, who
for years was judge Of the County
Court for Prince George county, and set
fire to Judge Rives' home. The woman
and children had gone TO Judge Rives
for protection. Just as they knocked
at the door Hill reached them and they
took to the woods again.
Hill did not pursue his wife and child.
rem, but instead broke open 4 front win
dow and door of Judge Rives' residence,
aud called to him that he would cut his
Judge Rives') id throat.
Judge Rives came out OF his house in
bis night clothes and shceless and went
over to the home OF Mr.. Nash, a neigh
Dor, about half mile distant, and in
formed him what had occurred. Judge
Rives and Mr.. Nash then ran back to
the house, only to find it in flames.
Hill had set fire to every room in il and
it was entirely destroyed, with its con-
tents. The house was valued at "a 600,
on which there was no insurance. 10
the building were legal papers valued at
Sc, 600 and 81, 900 il money, ali of which
fell a prey to the flames. There was
also an iron safe in The house filled with
valuable legal papers, which are sup
posed to have been more or less damaged
by the fire. Hill was arrested yester-
day and a commission will he hell to
inquire as to his sanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
Dowie a Sick Man.

Chicago, April John Alexander
powie, formerly Prophet of Zion, is a
very sick man. Immediately after he
had held long conference with bis at
torney today he professed TO be much
encouraged. Oae Chicago vaudeville
manager offered the prophet $25, 900 for
six months of lectures" four week,
he to choose his own topics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
New York Stock Market.

New York, April 1.-THE stock market
had 6rmer tone all through the first hour
and prices of nearly everything traded in adj
vanced one to two points over yesterdays clos
ing figures. The trading was similar to that
of yesterday, the supply of stocks being
scant, with quiet demand. The commission
house business was small aud without signif
canoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11

Judge Edmund Wsddill, of the U. S.
District Court. has appointed ID. c.
Richardson a special master to take testi
mony and report damages, if any, to the
water mains and pipes OF the city caused
by stray currents of electricity from the
wires of Richmond Traction Company.
The city alleges damage TO water msius
and pipes to the extent of size, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
state Sustained.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
The Supreme Court to'sy handed
down decision sustaining the state at
every point in The land assessment cases
and upholding the validity Of the laws
brought into question, This decision
ends the matter aud validates the assess
ment made all over for 1906.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11

The body OF John Boutwell,, an
American sailor, WAS found floating in
the harbor at Antwerp this morning
1t is thought tina; he fell from the dock
while intoxicated during last night and
WAC drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11

Henry +. Rogers, formerly of Lou
dOun county, died in ST, Louis, Mo-,
April 6, having been connected for over
25 years with the firm Of J. II. Crane
& Co. there. His body will be inferred
in Middleburg, Va, today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11

The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye
never fails 10 give satisfaction for burns sores,
boils letter, cracked hands. etc. For blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding Piles it az
fJrds almost immediate relief. 1t stops the
pain Sold by W. +. Creighton * Co.. 40l
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons: takrs less Of DeyOe Lead and
Linc than mixed paints. Wears longer; twice
- long as lead and OIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, April IL.
SENATE.


The Vice President appointed Sena-
tors Lodge, Kean, Sutherland, Foster,
and Latimer to represent the Senate at
the Benjamin Franklin anniversary cell
ebraiion at Philadelphia.
A memorial from the General Assem-
bly, of Illinois, praying that the Isle of
Pines be retained as American territory,
was presented by Mr. Morgan, who is
opposing the treaty recognizing Cuban
sovereignty over the island.
MIR. Tillman made an unsuccessful at
tempt this afternoon to have day fixed
for taking vote on the railroad rate
bill by the Senate.
Mr., Aldrich, expressed the belief,
that an agreement may be reached be-
fore the end of the week. Mrs. SpOoner
viii tomorrow reply Ia Mr.. Bailey'o
speech of yesterday.
HOUSE.
A prayer for the dead and sufferers
on account of the eruption of Mount
Vesuyius was delivered in the House
today by Chaplain pro TEN. Rev. L Hez
Sven, of the 2nd Baptist Church of
Washington. He also asked divine
blessing for the king and queen of
Italy in their efforts to relieve the dis
tressed.
fhe Massachusetts republicans of the
House have abandoned the effort to Sc
cure the call of caucus to consider
tariff revision.
Fifty signatures were needed to COM
pei such call. Besides the signatures
of the Massachusetts republicans, but
nine other signatures were offered.
Mr.. Burton introduced bill pro-
hibiting the future divergence of the
waters of Niagara Falls. II gives the
Secretary of War power to issue revok-
able permits TO companies and indi-
viduals now using the water for the pur-
pose of generating power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting IT the Common COun-
ell Of the city of Alexandria. Va. held April
TO- 1906, there were present Hubert Snow.
den, esq.,. President and MeSSrs Leahbeater,
Burke, Risheill, Bladder Brill. Pollard, He'll
muth. Harrison, Uhler. Marshall, Spinks
and Bryan.
Upon the recommendation Of The joint Com
mitiee on Public Property and Finance s., 5t0
was appropriated towards purchasing a new
upto-date nIe engine, ayes ~, noes | (Mr
Spinks).
A resolution requesting the City Engineer
to survey the Corporation Fish Wharf aud
furnish drawings showing locations Of build
Jugs, DC, and that the collector of taxes as
certain the owners of houses on the property,
&c, aud report TO the Committee on Public
Property. was passed.
The joint Committee on Public Property
and Finance recommended that they be
authorized and empowered to advertise and
receive bids for the old engine house on the
east side of Royal street. between Cameron
and Queen streets, and the report was
adopted
Petition from Edgar Warield, jr, e.
change grade of the pavement vt the corner
of his building, at Pitt aud King streets. W >
granted.
An ordinance for imposing aud collecting
taxes on persons, property. incomes. &c, was
certain amendments Council adhered 10 its
previous action and Messrs. Bryan and Burke
were pointed a committee of conference.
The committee reported that the Board Of
ldermen would recede from its previous aC-
ton and concur in the action of the Common
Council.
Mr. Harrison, from The Third ward, gave
| notice that he would move 10 fill vacancy
in the delegation from that ward at the next
meeli OF the City Council.
Upon motion the Board Of Aldermen con-
y,ued in joint session for the election of SUI
perin:endent of Gas. Mr. IL. NJ. Hantzmon
being the only nominee was unanimously
elected. The joint g. ssiOn then dissolved and
the board adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President
Teste: DANIEL Il. STANsBugY, Clerk c. &.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
hearing in Philadelphia which began
yesterday continued today. A feeling
of insecurity As to the extent of the in
vesiigalion was evident among the rail
road men. The surprise eliminated =
half hour before the commission session
opened. United States MaTshals, az
companied by Mr.. Glasgow assistants.
called at the Otiic, occupied by White
and Passamore, and served them with
>uhPoenas to appear frlhwith before
TIE commission, which they did.
Frederick T. HOnnoger. 30 years old. con
ct.d OF 9rsom. committed suicide last night
ir the city Jail by cutting mis- wrist w1th the
sh 'rp edge of foot rule.
Nothing will relieve indigestion that is not
a thorough digestant kod"l Dyspepsia Care
digests what you eat and allows the stomach
to rest-recuperate--grow strong again. A
few doses of Kodol after meals will soon re-
store the stomach and digestive organs to n
full performance of their functions naturally.
Sold by w. +. Creighton d Co.. 4Oi King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President.
reste: DANIEL K. STANsBURY, Clerk &. e..

Frederick T. Honnocer. 30 years old. con
ct.d of 9rsOu Ommiltrd suicide last night
in the city Jail by cutting his wrist w1th the
sh irD edge of a foot rule
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
The Marker.

Georgetown. April IL Wheat sOaSs.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-11
Rent
Dwellings,:

1908 Duke, 6 rooms, a. m. i...... Sl6.50
Az n. Patrick, 6 rooms, a. m. i. 1900
1ll9 Prince, 6 rooms, a. m. H.. 1890
All Wilkes, 9 rool.is, a. m. H.. 1880
N. Z. Cor. Fairfax and Wilkes,
rooms................... IL. 30
2S9 ). PeytoD, rooms, a. m. i. $50
l4O5 King, 6 roOms.........~..... 100
207 S. Peyton, rooms............ 500
7l5 n. Fayelte, rooms. .......- A 90
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07
LaValley Items.
Dec. 3. 1906.

Lee, D. lSoO.
Mrs. Tom Huxtable and children
visited with her parents last Sunday.
Mr.. A. p. Haug and daughter Miss
Gena were Canton visitors Saturday.
Miss Louisa Elster visited home
folks last Monday returning to Sioux
Falls in the evening.
A large party Of young folks gather
ed at the home of A. p. Haug, sur
prising his daughter Miss Gena. A
leaving they presented her with a fine
music rack to remind her of the oc-
caSion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson
visited John Elster Monday.
Mrs. A. p. Haug visited relatives in
in Canton last week and attend the
Ladies Aid at Mrs. Ed Isackson.
MeSsrs. d. KamStad and Anton
SwenSon who have been in this coun-
try for some years have returned to
their old home in Namdalen, Norway
where they will visit for some time.
Mr.. Swenson may conclude to stay
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Isackson at
tended church here Sunday last.
Their friends are always glad to see
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Olson of Inwood,
are visiting with their daughter Mrs.
Anthem Elster and family.
Anthem ElSter ''wearS a smile that
wont come OFFS and all because a lit
tie daughter came to brighten their
home. She arrived Nov. 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Angel were Canton
shoppers last week.
Andrew Peterson was at Sioux Falls
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Svang and Mrs. Tom
Huxtable marketed poultry in Sioux
Falls last week. o
Gehard Johnson is successful in
trapping these days.
Mrs. John Berg visited relatives
this week.
George Angel visited with his
brother Sunday.
Messrs. James and Perry Elster and
Olaf Olson of Inwood attended SER
vices in Springdale Sunday.
Mrs. A.. Eugene Moulton formerly
Of this community but now Of Clarin-
da, Iowa, who has been here since the
Knudson-Moulton nuptials, and has
been visiting a few of her many
friends in Canton, Harrisburg, Shind-
lar, LaValley and Dayton, but could
not find time to see but a very few of
them as she had to leave this week
for her home, Mr.. Moulton having
returned some time ago, as his duties
of Sunday school missionary required
his attention. Mrs. MOultons visits
are very enjoyable but always too
brief to satisfy her friends.
LaValley.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07

County Commissioner Schiager wa!
in town Tuesday.
Farm for sale or rent apply at the
Farmers State Bank. "a
Mrs. Thomas Thorson returned
from her Minnesota visit Sunday
Miss Ruth Gemmill accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodrich to Sioux City
Monday returning Tuesday.
Smoke Ell Royals, the best 5 cent
n cigar made. You get them in
handsome Christmas boxes-25 in a
box. Just the thing to send a friend
for Christmas.
The regular f%ortnightly meeting of
the Congregational Ladies Aid So
ciety will meet Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. S.
Il Moulton, n mile west of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Tyler of Salem
spent Thanksgiving here with Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Palmer, returning
home Monday. Mrs. Palmer is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler.
Col. Cressey is billed for Schmidt's
hall in Tea Friday night, Dec. 7. Will
show 100 views of volcanoes and effect
of earthquakes including San Fran
cisco. Begins with 800 feet of fine
moving pictures. Is and 25 cents.
Those who love handsome cattle
and those who appreciate the value of
blooded cattle will read the pedigree
of Lady Maple 3lst, the beautiful and
valuable shorthorn COW owned by
sGudmund Skartvedt, and printed in
this issue of the Leader.
Congregational services at the Pres
sbyterian church next Sunday. Morn
ing worship at a quarter to eleven.
Sunday School at oon Young Peo-
Piles Society meeting at 7 O'Clock.
Evening service at 1880. Subject,
"Jacob Wrestling with God" Every
one is cordially invited to any or all
of these services.
Hose Company No. l. held it's an
.nual election last Saturday night.
The old officers were all reelected as
follows: Charles Walrath, foreman;
Archie Hemstock, assistant foreman;
Thomas Eastcott, Secretary; Martin
Benz, Treasurer. The newly elected
officers provided a banquet for the
"boys'' and a pleasant time followed.
No l is composed of active freight
erS. /
E. G. Becker is back in Canton. the
best town in the state he says, and has
purchased the Harm Case cigar bust
ness and fixtures and is now engaged
in the manufacture of the famous
Star Crown and "Crawford' cigar, a
popular brand named after u popu-
lar Governor elect. Mr.. Becker will
occupy the Case store room and will
be glad to see all his old friends. !
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07
A Birthday Party.

Haven Kennison was thirteen years
old last Sabbath and it was decided
that his birthday party should be on
Tuesday evening December 4, and
Master Haven invited a number of
his young friends to help him cele-
brate the event, a goodly number re-
spending. A delicious supper was
served at 9 p. M, after which Ravens
little guests departed, leaving many
tokens of their friendship. Those
present were:
Iva Helgerson, Augusta Brown,
Inez Jones, Eugene Swift, Stanley
Forrest, Vernon Byrnes, Wava
Byrnes, May Fahlenkamp, Ruth
Holmgreen, Hugh Jamison, X. Hvis-
tendahl, Cecil Beck, Ivan Bremen,
Ben Kennedy, Ivan Engle, Floyd
Stark, Lutte Tillotson, Gladys Kun
dert, Gladys Cooper, Sylvia Loomer,
Nettie Loomer. Gustav Field, Stubb
Field, Clarence Moulton, Harry Brere-
ton, Burnie Brereton, Vera Thayer
and Eloise Smith.
e. G. Becker carries a fine line of
pipes for fancy smokers.
Read all the new ads, you will find
something to interest you in all of
them.
Leave orders with Mr.. TosSini for
your Christmas trees and holly and
you will not be disappointed.
The ladies aid society meeting held
at the home of Mrs. David Bremen
Wednesday evening, was well attend
ed, Notwithstanding the rain storm.
Net receipts $l7.
Ask for an Ell Royal when you
want a smoke that will satisfy you.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07

James Loomer was among our re-
ewal subscribers this week.
Miss Mary Uline returned Monday
iom her visit to Dell Rapids.
Ed Benedict went to Lennox We'd
!sday to deliver u handsome piano
sd to a party out there.
Our miserable December rain re-
linds A. r. Brown of the old fash
lned Missouri weather.
fDr. V. T.. Wilson was up from Hud-
sn Wednesday looking after pension
latters, he being a member of the
bard.
Miss Clarine Hafsos passed through
anton Wednesday on her way to
berdeen from Cedar Falls, Iowa,
Where she has been attending normal.
Friday evening, Dec. IA, there will
b. an entertainment at the NJ. E.
church by the Colored Canadian Con-
sert Co. They give an excellent pro-
gram. Keep the date in mind and
come.
Shoeneman Bros. Lumber Co. of
WOrthing by Mat Montgomery, agent,
had a cast before Justice Hawn last
week for a lumber bill against Mrs.
.Hilman a widow. The evidence prov
ed that the debt was an honest one
and the court found for the company.
If you want to find where you can
get bargains in music just read the
list of new music and prices in the
Mold & Benedict big music ad. Peo-
pie are beginning to realize that Can
ton has a music store that is worthy
of patronage. Everything they buy
from Mold & Benedict is guaranteed,
and the fact that they are reliable
Canton business men is guarantee
enough.
Joe Juel, the gas engine expert, has
been promoted to general agent of
the Thompson-Lewis Company for
this part of the state with headquar-
ters at Sioux Falls, Mr.. Stone having
been assigned other territory. 1t is
safe to assume that Joe will do the
work with entire satisfaction, be-
cause he can make a gas engine do
business whether it wants to or not.
We don't like to have Joe 90 to Sioux
Falls.
DR.. W. H. Cuthbert's professional
card appears in this issue, and you
will note by reading it that his Office
is over the Farmers State bank in
the Office formerly occupied by Dr.
Corrigan. DR.. Cuthbert comes back
to Canton fresh from college where
modern surgery and the science of
diseases are taught by able specialists,
he is specially fitted to
handle the most difficult cases. The
Leader takes pleasure in presenting
him to the people Of the county.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

s's eeu 9f sS OF hin R : s. In County Court.
Rudolph. deceased.
Notice OF ADMINISTRATORS sale Of real es-
tate at private sale.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN: That in
pursuance of an order Of the County Court OF
the County of Lincoln. State of South Da-
kota. made on the 3rd day of December. A.
E.. Rudolph, deceased. the undersigned. the
Administrative OF said estate. will sell at
private sale. to the highest bidder. for cash,
and subject to. confirmation BY said County
Court, on or after Monday. the 17Lh day of
December; \: d. 1906. all the right. title. in
dolph, deceased, at the time of his death.
and all the right. title, and interest that
wise. acquired other than. or in addition to
that of said interstate at the time of his death,
in and to the following described property
South Dakota. and bounded and described as
follows. to wit:
Southeast Quarter OF Section Fifteen u5)
Township Ninety EIGHT CB) Range Forty-nine
Of B Resln Is. thence enc f south ea is Feet 1s \, east "; s $ feet.
north Jos feet to place OF beginning, being in
Block Is, Hills Addition to Canton. 5. D..
Lot Four ~ Block ID. thence south % feet.
west to alley. north % feet to place of begin
ming. being in Block 10. Original Plat. City Of
South "a feet Lot Four 10 of Block i3, OF the
Original Plat of the City Of Canton. s. D.
of Canton. s. ID.
North 10 feet of Lot Five 81 Block 10, Orig
inal Plat. City of Canton. s. ID.
West Hof Block 8. Close Bros. Addition to
City Of Canton. S. ID.
Lots ! and 2. Block 4. Fitzgerald's Addition
to Canton, s. ID.
Lot SIX ffsi Block Nine i9l Fitzgerald's &
Parmley's Addition to Canton, s. d.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:
Cash-Deed at expense of purchaser.
BIDS OR OFFERS may be made at any
time after the first publication Of this notice
! and before the ma kinT of n sale All bids
must be in writing and mailed to the under
signed at Canton. s. D.. or be delivered to her
personally.
Dated December 4th, 1906.
CLAUDIA RUDOLPH
Administrative OF the estate OF
Martin (. Rudolph. deceased.
BROWN & BROWN,
Attorneys for Administrators.
! Canton, s, ID.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07

That cowardly New York murder
er, Gillette, will get his deserts in the
electric chair.
Mrs. A.. M. Ross has been quite
sick for some time, but is now i'm
proving.
ART skins suitable for typography
burnt leather work, etc, suitable for
holiday presents. Call and see them
at the harness shop of Neyhart &
Son. 2w.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-07

f P Dec7
SUMMONS

State of South Dakota &C
County of Lincoln.
In Circuit Court.
Second judicial Circuit.
Nicholas Homan. Plaintiff.
Peter Arens. John S. Arens.
John p, Arens. Nicholas j,
Arens. Mary Arens. Mar
garet Arens. Cecilia Arens,
Joseph f.. Arens. Peter j.
Homan, Nicholas Holman,
Charles Homan. Anton
Homan, Veronica Homan,
and all persons unknown.
who have or claim to have
any interest IN the mise
described in the complaint
herein, Defendants.
The State of South Dakota to the above
named Defendants. Greeting:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff In the
above entitled action, which complaint will
be filed In the office of the clerk OF the circuit
court Of the Second Judicial Circuit OF the
County of Lincoln. and to serve a copy of
your answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers at their office in the City of Sioux
State Of South Dakota, within thirty days
after the service of this summons upon you.
exclusive Of the day of such service: and II
thirty days after the service of this summons
upon you, the plaintiff in his action will
apply to the court for the relief demanded In
BATES & PARLIMAN,
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
PLEAS TAKE notice.: That the COM
plant in the above entitled action was filed
in the office of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
Of the Second judicial Circuit. of the State OF
South Dakota. within and for the County OF
Lincoln, on the LIST day OF December. 1906;
and that said action is brought for the parti-
ton Of the following described real property.
situated in the County of Lincoln, State Of
South Dakota, to-wit: The Southwest Quar-
ter Is. w. ~ of Section Fourteen IA. in
Township One Hundred l00). North OF Range
Fifty 50). west Of the Fifth Principal Meri-
dan. or for sale thereof in case partition can
not be made without great prejudice to the
said owners.
BATES & PARLIMAN.
Attorneys For Plaintiff.