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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
he TOOK THE CATS.
of Mrs. Grover and Her Pets Arc
Mt the White House

New York, Dec. 22.-Before Mrs.
Lulu 3. Grover committed suicide By
taking poison in her home on Dec
8, she expressed in writing the wish
that the president should receive her
personal property She added the hope
that Mr.. Roosevelt would order TIE
disposal OF her body and take care
OF her pets, two engora cats
Friday it was learned that although
President Roosevelt had never known
the woman, her wishes have been
respected. Acting under the presi-
dents order, United States District
Attorney Henry l.. Stimson in conjunc-
ton with the public administrators
personally supervised the cremation
of the body and forwarded the two
pet angora cats to the White house.
Secret service men also saw to it
that all the property left by Mrs. Gro
yer was taken in charge by the public
administrator and advertisements in
ser7ed in newspapers notifying her
relatives of her death. Mr.. Stimsor
said Friday
Little was known OF Mrs. Grover
further than that she described herself
as a magazine writer, was of independ-
ent means, and an admirer of the pub
lie career of the chief executive Of the
nation
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Guilty of Land Fraud.

federal department court of Bartlett
Richards, president, VIII G. Com
stock, vice president, c. c. Jameson,
secretary treasurer and general man
ager, Of the Nebraska Land and Feed
ing company, controlling the 100000
acre Spade" ranch, and Aquilla Trip,
lett, their agent, ended Thursday
evening in the conviction of the four
defendants on SO counts of an indict-
ment which charged conspiracy to
defraud the government of public
lands and subornation of perjury. The
jury took but tive hours to consider
the evidence.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Japan increasing Army.

Victoria, B. G. - Advices were re-
ceived by steamer fremont which ar
rived Friday from the Orient that tle
Japanese cabinet has agreed to the
increasing of the Japanese army by
two divisions as urged by the minis
ter of war. The minister of finance
objected strongly. With the estab-
lishment Japan will be able to put
three-quarters of a million troops in
the field
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
plsFleuRlNe SKIN HUMoR.
impossible to Get Employment, as
Face and Body Were Covered with
Sores-Cured by Cuticura.

= "Sirce the year 1894 I have been
troubled with a very bad case of &C.
zema which I have spent hundreds OF
dollars trying to cure, and went TO
the hospital, but they failed to cure
me, and it was getting worse all the
time. Five weeks ago my wife bought
a box of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake OF Cuticura Soap, and am
pleased to say that 1 am now com
pletely cured and well. 1t was im-
possible for me to get employment,
as my face, head and body were Gov
cred with it. The eczema first ap-
peared on the top Of my head, and il
had worked all the way around down
the back of my neck and around to my
throat, down my body and around the
hips. 1t itched so l would be Obliged
to scratch it, and the flesh was raw
1 am now all we'll, and 1 will be
pleased to recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to all persons who wish
speedy and permanent cure OF skin
diseases" Thomas NJ. Rossiter, 29C
Prospect Street, East Orange, ~. }.
Mar. 80, 1905.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory IL proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Writer on south AmerIea.

Mrs Marie Robinson Wright, who
has travelled more in South American
republics and written more about them
than any other woman in the world,
has sailed for London. whence she
sails to Rio Janeiro, Brazil. She goes
under an engagement by the Brazilian
government to continue her work on a
history of the Brazilian republic. She
has written histories of the Bolivian
republic, Chile and Peru and is also
preparing a book upon Argentina.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Red Cross Accounts.

Washington. d. C.-The war de-
partment Thursday completed the aud
iting of the accounts of the National
Red Cross society for the fiscal year
ended November so, 1906 The total
receipts for the year were $3,373, 237,
with a balance in the treasury of ST.
SS1, 334 Among the society's collec-
lions were 5000. goa for the Califor-
mia earthquake relief fund A consid-
cradle balance of which is still in the
cali OF the California relief corpora
ton
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
A Great outside Remedy.

Most pains are of local origin-a
"crick'' in the back, a twinge of rheu-
matism, a soreness all over arising
from cold-are all cured by outside
applications. The quickest, safest and
most certain method is Allcock' 5
Plaster, known the world over as a
universal remedy for pain. They never
fail, they act promptly, they are clean
and cheap. You can go right ahead
with your work while the healing pro
cess goes on. Sixty years use has
given them a great reputation
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Birth of "Rock Island" bright.

Ell Reno, Ok. = Mrs Bright of Fort
Worth, Texas, en- route to Wichita.
Kan. gave birth to baby boy at $40
O'Clock Friday afternoon on north
bound Rock Island passenger train
No. II between Duncan and MARROW,
I. T. Travelling men made up hand
some purse for the youngster who has
been named Rock Island Bright"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Return in Age to Childhood.

Attention has recently been called
to the curious fact that the shells of
certain animals, such as cephalopods.
brachipods and some biyalves. are
commonly marked by retrogressive
changes as age advances. The old
man returns to second childhood in
mind and body" states a well-known
scientist at Washington, and the
she'll OF the cephalopod has, in old
age, however distinct and highly orna-
mental the adult, very close resem-
blance to its own young"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
The Katy to Defy Commission.

Omaha. = George A McNutt of
Kansas City, passenger agent of the
Missouri Kansas and Texas railway
who was in this city Wednesday night
announced that his company has de-
cided to make contracts for the COM
ing year with newspapers for adver-
Using to be paid for in transportation
Notwithstanding the ruling of the in
terstate commerce. commission
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try it for both hot and cold starching,
and if you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer viii give
you back your money.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. It's great strength as a stiff
cner makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Why German Ship Was Favored.

Sir West Ridgeway, until lately
governor of Ceylon, returned to Eng
land from that country in a German
steamship. The question was raised
in the house OF commons why he had
not Travelled ON a British vessel The
colonial secretary explained that Sir
West was allowed to take his pet dog
with him on the German ship, priv
ilege the English ships had denied
him
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
France Maintains Position.

Paris, France.-The governments
new religious measures was received
with enthusiasm in the Chamber of
Deputies Friday and the bill was
rapidly voted with the Overwhelming
majority OF 413 against 1G6. Sup
pOrters Of the cabinet consider that
this legislation will greatly strength
en- the ministry for the continuance
of the struggle with the Vatican.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Has Star Worn bv coIuuh,,.

It is not generally known that the
insignia Of the Golden Fleece con-
ferred upon the first duke of yelling
ton was that actually worn by Colun-
bus. and, as special mark Of SPANS
gratitude, this insignia was made
hereditary, SO that the present duke
Is the proud possessor of the star
worn by the discoverer of America.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Bull Was up to Date.

Good gracious" said the woman
chauffeur, that bull seems awfu1ly
angry, doesn't he?"
It's your red automobile, ma'am.'
explained the farmer.
She flushed and bit her lip.
81 know it is an old-fashioned 1904
model she murmured, but who'd
have thought a stupid old country hull
would notice that?"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Millions for the Vatican.

Father Francis Xavier Werntz, the
ew general of the Jesuit order, has
med over to Pope Plus toe entire
trlmony of the order, amounting to
100000 This is done rs a trib-
Ate of loyalty on account of the trou-
yble between the Roman church and
the French republic, which has great
ly diminished the. resources of the
former
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

The New York city board OF educa-
ton has decided to prohibit the use of
all text books prepared by teachers
in the city's employ. This will bar
Comrades Grammar and Borachios
Song Collection. Only one member
OF the board voted against this action
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Money in Popular SONGS.

According to a celebrated compos-
er, the popular song. though sneered
at by the superior, is in reality the
ambition of most composers. Thou
sands of them, he says, would give
their ears to write a tune that
reached the barrel-organs" And when
it has been on the organs some little
time a good many other people would
wish to dispose of their ears.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
she CLAIMS Throne of China,

Victoria. B. c. : A Victoria woman.
a Banchu Banner woman married to
an Englishman who was an officer of
Gordon's army, which suppressed the
Tiapang rebellion, has made claim to
the throne OF China.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
cheap Sterilization.

Tests made in France indicate that
water can be sterilized with ozone at
the cost of about a cent and a half
for every one thousand gallons, when
the process is carried on on "a large
scale.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Innnortnnt Ha Aothera.
Eamouo Band Lcnder Dad.

Prof. Louis Schneider. the first di-
rector of the Marine hand in Wash
ington and the leader of the Imperial
band. which was at the surrender of
Sedan. has just died in New York.
He received decorations from Ma
poleon H., from the king Of Italy, the
king OF Belgium and Pope Leo XIII.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

By following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package OF
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish Try it, 16 OF. for 10c. sold by
all good grocers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
How's This?

We oHer One Hundred Dollars Reward for anv
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
CatArrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
We the undersigned. have known F. j. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
orSoie in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made his arm
WALDTKa. kIENAH & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls CatGrrh Cure fs taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all DFuEgiHts.
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Dresses Of PreoIeus Metals.

The women of SumstrA wear costly
dresses. many of them being made OF
pure gold and silver. After the metal
is mined and smelted. it is formed in
20 a fine wire. which is woven into
cloth aid afterwaId used for dresses.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

To offend we should always be IN
willing; and the inclination to lose a
friend rather than a joke would be far
from us-Quintilian.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Production Af wheat ana Germ

Washington, d. c. "A bulletin is
sued by the agricultural department
Thursday shows the Total production
in bushels in 1906 of corn TO be 1921
41G.091; winter wheat 492, $685. 04
bushels; spring wheat, "a, 3T2, S6G
bushels
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Miner bills i'm senate.

Warrington. d. C. - The senate
Tuesday devoted nearly four hours to
the consideration of unobiected bills on
its calendar. The result was the pas
sage of a number of measures OF
minor Importance. Among those passed
was one authorizing a government loan
of 100000 to the jamestown Ter
centennial exposition company and an
other providing for an investigation OF
the industrial, social. moral. education
al and physical condition OF women
and children workers in the United
States
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
No yellow Fever in Cuha

Havana. Cuba. = For the first
time since August Cuba is free from
yellow fever. the last case, which was
in this city having been discharged
Friday.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Defiance Starch is the latest inven-
ton in that line and an improvement
on all other makes; it is more eco
nomical, does better work, takes less
time. Get it from any grocer.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
An Alaskan Exposition.

Washington. d. CA bill appro-
p-iating 100000 for the Alaska-Yu-
llon- Pacific exposition TO be held in
Seattle in 1909 was introduced IN
the house Thursday.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Defiance Starch-Never sticks to the
lron-no hlotehes-no blisters, makes
ironing easy and does not injure the
goods.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

He hastens to repentance who hasti-
" judges-PubIius SyruS-
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Garfield Tea, the Herb laxative, is mild
and potent; take it for constipation anc
90 regulate a sluggish liver
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Forestry Experiments.

Washington. According to bull
letin issued by the Department OF Ag-
riculture Friday the forest service OF
the United States government is to
become a member Of the Information
al Association of Forest Experiment
Stations.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Dys;ng is as easy as washing when
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are used.
Ask your druggist.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them to l0c cigars Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

What a different world this would
be IL We were All as smart as we think
we are.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. YCuI
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. III.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Most of us spend our lives dreaming
of what we will do when we wake up.
John A. Rowland.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

A one-sided affair is all right if It
happens to be a bright size.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
TO CURE COEDIN

Men who pose as judges of human
nature get a good many hard bumps.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Lots of women get married before
they can afford to.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
And Some Never Work.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drue
gis-s refund moueg II 1T fails ctire. &.
GROVES signature is On each box. 25c,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Must All Wear Boards.
The Walters unioR of Rome recent
" decreed that hereafter each mem
Der must wear q beard
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
rran.l.te 1t for sennte.

Washington, D. c. = President
RoOsevelt's Panama message is to be
reprinted for the senate in normal
spelling. Senator Kittredge, Wednes-
day secured the adoption of an order
for the printing of two thousand cop
les Of the message. Senator Lodge
suggested that the message be reprint
ed il normal spelling. This sugges-
tiCn WAS co1cur-ed in
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

4 woman has but little use for q
man who thinks he Is the whole
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
Tbe House Adjourned.

Washington, d. C. - After being IN
session tree quarters of an hour
Tharsda! ne house adjourned until
January 9. 1907.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
PnEs CID Is g 10 1A DAYs.

PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed TO curs any eass
of Itching Blind Bleediug Protruding Piles in
% Il days or money refunded. Soc
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Hrs. WInAoW-o ssSFhiHE syr1p.
For eh1area toesking, sofSens the g1ras reduces q
eaRnsEssa Lays PslA- cures Wtad coIIo zs bosf1C
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly a5seFbe

Is quickly 20SSfDeos
Gives Relief at once
It cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane. It cures Ca
ta-rh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
s4nrsa fhA SAnnen AZ
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29
cATARRE

Taste and Smell Full size 50 cts, at Drug
Ely Brothers. IS Warren Street. New 10 K
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-29

Of two gratis a politician is apt To
rab beth.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
N BUILDING CIRCLES
Several New Residences
Being 6uilt--kiewel
Block Progressing

Peter Lemay 10 erecting q fine nine
room frame dwelling house for himself
and family on the corner of 18th street
and End street Southeast. The struc.
tore will be modern and will be
finished in hardwoods. It will proba-
bly, be completed in the SPACE of q
few weeks. Immediately on it's COM
pletion Mr.. Lemay will proceed to
the erection of similar residence on
the lot Immediately adjoining his
own, the second residence to be occu-
pied by bis son, VIM. Lemay, who il
q city mail carrier. Mr.. Lemay is q
firm believer in the value of Little
Falls real estate.
The house now being constructed
on South Fourth street for the Misses
Sand is fast nearing completion and
will be a model little cottage of sev.
eral rooms. B. Belanger is doing the
work b7 contract.
. Work on the Klewel store building
and business block on Broadway and
Kidder streets is progressing rapidly
and it is safe to say that there Is no
finer building in the entire city.
The work of brick veneering tho st.
Adslbert's Polish Catholic church on
Seventh street Southeast has been
completed and the place of worship
now presents very ornats and pleas
ing appearance. The work was done
by Peter Lemay.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
TO BOOST PRIMARIES
Buckman'S Secretary to be
Editorial Writer on
Western Daily

George A. Van Smith. who has
acted as secretary to Congressman
Buchanan during the latters incum-
bency of his present Office, has re.
signed his position to accept an offer
extended to him by Chas. Hornick,
managing editor of the San Francisco
Call, proferrinR the position of editor.
ial writer on that well known and
popular metropolitan daily.
Mr.. Van Smith worked under Mr..
Hornick while the latter managed the
st. Paul Dispatch and the Pioneer
Press.
Mr.. Van Smith has made an OK
haustive study of the primary election
laws of Minnesota and it will be his
special duty to prosecute the campaign
that the Call is now waging to secure
a primary election system Of nomina-
tions in California. Mr.. Van Smith
left Friday for Wisconsin, where he
will devote some time in studying the
new Wisconsin law before leaving
for his new fields of labor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
PEACEFUL VALLEY

Sept. 24.-Miss Janet McDoasl d
went to Staples Sunday.
Miss Grace Cowlthorp. who has been
visiting relatives here for some time
returned to Sank Centre Monday.
There we're about thirty votes cast
at the primaries held in the Fawn
Lake schoolhouse last Tuesday. The
women turned out to vote for Supt. of
Schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Arnold and little
son Teddy, went to Little Falls Satur.
day, returning Sunday.
Mrs. b. Draper and little daughters
Gertie and Lila. went to Sauk Centre
Monday to visit relatives near that
place few days.
Miss Anna Mcdonald attended q
dance at Philbrook Saturday.
The Misses Myrtle and Margaret
Arnold Of Philbrook spent Sunday
with the Misses Olive and Bertha
Draper.
Ole Nelson and family spent Sunday
at Chas Cantleberry's in Soandia
Valley.
Mrs. Steindel and son Max, were
Browerville visitors Monday.
M. E. Murray is doing some car
penter work on Paul Oldenburg's new
house.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
LASTRUP

Sept. a5.-August Roos of Buckman
was q pleasant caller at John d.
mann 8 last Sunday.
Andrew Well of Pistol Valley was
in Lastrdp Sunday.
Tiny Robinson, who is employed
with the Lucken Bros. threshing rig,
called at home last Sunday.
Charley Ricke attended the ball
game In Lastrup Sunday.
The heavy rain has delayed the
threshlnR.
John Eikel has left for the West.
Miss Franse Smuda Of Pistol Valley
is working for Anton We'll.
VIM. Meyer of Pierz is threshing in
Lastrup. He can expect q good deal
of work around here.
Il. Leeb has returned from Dakota
He stated the water was 80 poor it
made him sick.
John Smuda will soon start on his
trip to Germany.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
SOUTH PARKER

Sept. 24.-The primaries passed of
very quiet here Tuesday, there being
none of the rows that generally prevail
on election days.
Mrs. Children took cream to Ran.
dali Tuesday.
S. N. Stoel took another load of hay
to Little Falls Tuesday.
Geo Remnard finished haying
Wednesday.
Miss Jessie McBye returned to her
home in Parker Wednesday after
spending a week in Little Falls visit
ing friends aud relatives.
Talk about Morrison county raising
good crops how is this. Mr.. Chill
dreu found several ears # corn last
Sunday that measured ii inches in
length and were we'll filled out. Corn
can be raised in Northern Minnesota
as we'll rs any where elss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-09-28
AUSLAND

Sept. 24.-P. Hosch and Tom Tut.
tie Ct Littla Fails were in this locality
lsts Sunday on business.
MIS-. P. Randall ..and Mrs. L. Ben
nett of Clouyh, came up for a visit
last Sunday.
A. G. Stroming went to Little Fails
on business last Wednesday.
G. J. Stoeming and family were at
the Fort last Wednesday.
John ,Knudson and Mrs, Snow were
at the Fort last Wednesday.
Stella Snow is reported to be on the
sick list.
John Pilons children were some
better, but are reported to be worse
again.
The election last Tuesday was very
quite one. There were no outsiders
here to make it interesting.