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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Qualifying Witnesses.

In order to test a Chinese witness
qualifications for taking the oath an
English magistrate asked him the 9TH
er day where he expected to go when
he died. He replied, "Pekin," and
was disqualified. Once in another
English court little girl in answer
to that question said, Il don't know. .
The Mortified counsel called the
Judges attention to the answer. ooh,
I don't know, either" said the Judge;
"swear the Witness"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
coIIeae Gets Gift.

Yankton, S. D., July 1o.-The college
management has received from DR.. d.
K. Pearson of Chicago check for
$4,000 in payment of his pledge to
the college, for similar sum raised
by Dr. Warren, the president. The
college has thus received in gifts this
year the total sum of 100000
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Vocal Chords Work Hard.

1t is simply the vocal chords which
vibrate, not the throat In the lower
notes the whole length and thickness
of the vocal chords are used, the thin
edges being employed for the highest
ones. Thus in speaking for minute
or two there is sufficient vibration
engendered in the throat were it's
walls of solid nature instead OF
soft and flexible to shatter it. Every
minute we speak the vocal chords vi
brate 10000 to 10000 times.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
FARMER AS RIFLE TARGET.
r. L. Clifford. Living Near Excelsior,
Has Employe Arrested.

Excelsior, Mimi. July Sired
Lawrence. a farm hand. is in Jail here
on a charge of having fired a rifle at
R. l.. Clifford, his employer, on the lat
ter's farm. half mile from town. Mr..
Clifford declares that Lawrence had
been drinking and tried to quarrel
with him. Securing a rife, it is al
legged, Lawrence fired one shot at Gift
ford. but it went wide of the mark.
Neighbors overpowered Lawrence and
he was taken to the town Jail.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13

dropsical condi-
ton without be-
ing aware that
it was due to
kidney trouble.
The early stages
We're principally
ba ckache and
bearing d o w n
pain, but l went
along without
worrying much
until droDSv cot
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Fire at Lead.

Lead, S. d., July 10.-Fire in large
building on Mill street, occupied by
Bartolero & Basolo and also by the
Call office, did damage to the amount
OF about $4,000. The loss was confined
largely to the stock of goods in the
store, and the building itself was not
seriously damaged
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Bonds Rrina Bio Premium

Dickinson, N. D., July 6.-Twenty.
three thousand dollars in 5 per cent
bonds were bought by the First Ma
tional OF Dickinson at a premium of
s73S. The bonds are twenty years.
optional after ten and FIVE. issued bv
the city.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE MISS MERKLEY
She Was Told That an Operation Was
Inevitable. How She Escaped 1t.

When physician tells woman suf-
fering with serious feminine trouble
that an operation is necessary, the very
thought of the knife and the operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for Just such operations.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
SHOOTS GIRLS UNCLE.
Rejected Sutton Tries to Force Way
Into Girls Home.

Into Girls Home.
Seattle. Wash, July &C. Meade
Emory, distinguished lawyer of this
city, was shot and probably fatally
wounded at his residence here last
night by Chester Thompson, student
at the University of Washington.
Thompson was infatuated with Miss
Charlotte Whittlesey, niece of EN-
DRY, and Miss Whittlesey had request
ed her uncle to prevent Thompson
from entering the house. When EN-
DRY attempted to do so Thompson shot
him. After the shooting Thompson
barricaded himself in a room in the
Emory house occupied by the wound
ed mans two small children and re-
fused to surrender until his father ar
rived and persuaded him to come out
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Raft Upsets; Two Drown

Duluth, Mimi, July 10-By the over
turning of a raft on which they were
riding, Blake Eaton and Charles Ket-
tenheil, both of this city, were drown
ed in the rapids of the St. Louis river
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Kills Woma,, and s.If

Holdredge, Neb., July 6.-Charles
Benson, aged twenty-six, son of a
wealthy farmer near Bertrand, this
county, shot and killed Mrs. Anna
Wallin, housekeeper at the Benson
home, and then killed himself. No
cause is known.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Damaues for rrinino

Calumet, Mich, July Ga jury in
the circuit court returned a verdict If
$500 damages for the plaintiff in the
breach of promise suit Of Catherine
Ranchiette VS.. MARITIME Gale.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
CUT Philippine ARMY.
Gen. corbin Says 5000 Men Instead of
10000 Will Be Enouuh,

Se11' VorUIH says o,UUU WIEN Ihstead OF
10000 Will Be Enough.
Washington, July 10.-Maj. Gen. H.
G. Corbin, who is here recognizing
the general staff, said yesterday it will
soon be possible largely to reduce the
force in the Philippines. He thinks a
permanent footing of 5000 men will
suffice, instead of 10000, as at present.
Gen. Corbin cited the fact that there
are now 100000 children in the Phil
fppine schools as evidence of the great
work America is doing.
He emphasizes the need of free
trade with America.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Dead at MarshaIltown.

Marshalltown, Iowa, July l0.-Obed
Caswell, for two terms Judge of the
Seventeenth judicial district and nom
inee for third term. died suddenly
Saturday.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
DIVE is FATAL.
Boy Comes Up but Shows Distress and
Is Drowned.

is Drowned.
Elk River, Mimi, July 10.-John Lar
son was drowned in Elk Lake. He and
his brother We're in boat and decid-
ed to go bathing. John disrobed and,
standing on the bow of the boat, dove
headlong into deep water. 1t was some
little time before he arose. and when
he did SO his brother saw that he was
in distress. The brother Immediately
went to his rescue, but was unable to
save him and almost lost his own life
before he could release himself from
the death grapple of the drowning boy.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
DYNAMlTERs PAY FIDDLER.
City Marshal Comrels Men to PAY for
DAMAGE Dope

Spring Valley, Wis, July 10
Through the persistent efforts of City
Marshal Sam Mars, the men who ex-
ploded the dynamite near the Monde
vi hotel on the night of July have
been identified and are making repara-
ton for the damage which they did.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Cedar Raplds Has $4,000 Fir.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 6.-Fire
destroyed the Mott piano factory and
Praverman's Island furniture store
here. entailing loss of $4,000. with
$4,000 insurance.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
REAP HARVEST FROM STORM.
Indians Pull Wool From Sheep Killed
and Sell II.

Havre, Mont, July 8-Cree Indians
have established, temporarily at least,
new industry. They may be seen
now all over the plains about here
pulling wool from dead sheep which
have been killed by the recent hail and
wind storms. 1t is the greatest har-
vest for the Crees since they were
driven out of Canada after the Riel re-
bellion.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
eLoATED WITH pRoPsv.

The Heart Was Badly Affected When
the Patient Began Using Doan's.
Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell, of Ais West
Fourth ST.. Olympia, Wash, says: For
over three years I suffered with a
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
ARE JAILED FOR "a HOURS.
illegal Fencers Also Pay Fines Of $500
Each

Helena, Mont, July s.-Former
United States Marshal j. H. Woolman
OF Grand Christian and Frank D.
Cooper yesterday pleaded guilty in
the United States court to charge of
illegal fencing of government lands
and were fined $500 each and sent to
Jail for twenty-four hours by Judge
Hunt.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
MURDER AT KEwAuNEE.
Lohst, Charged With Killing His Wife,
Ia Missino

Kewaunee, Wis. July s.-Mrs.
Campbell Lohst was found murdered
in her home here early yesterday,
neighbors being called to the place by
her three-year-old daughter, who saw
the shooting. The husband of the
woman has disappeared and the police
are after him on a charge Of murder.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
BAcTERIoLoeIsr is HURT.
DR.. shekwana May Die of Fall From
Iowa CITY Bridoe.

Iowa City, Iowa, July 8.-Dr. Paul
Shekwana of London, bacteriologist of
the Iowa state board of health and the
University of Iowa. was knocked
from the interurban bridge over the
Iowa river last night. He struck the
rocks thirty feet below. Many of his
bones were broken and he is now I'M
conscious and his condition is critical.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing sy.up.
nammston, allays pain. cures wind colo csc bottle
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Ancient Romans Ate oysters.

NHCIent FHUHisH1S 7Nte OYSTERS.
The ancient Romans ate oysters as
the first course at banquets because
OF their quality of stimulating the
appetite. Pliny recommends oil and
onions az condiments.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13

Most men who are willing to do
good are not in a position to make
good.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
Her Solicitude

Mrs. Gramercy-You seem to be
very much attached to your little toy
spaniel.
Mrs. Parl-1 am indeed, dear. 1t
will just break my heart when the
breed goes out of fashion and III have
to get rid Of him.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
RED WING SEES A BEAR HUNT.
Wild Beast Escapes, Setting Menage-
rie in Excitement

Red Wing, Mimi. July IA wild
bear escaped from it's cage in Ring
ing's circus yesterday and made the
whole menagerie wild with excitement,
elephants trumpeting and zebras
neighing. The animal escaped and a
large number of men pursued it. but
up to late hour had not succeeded
in capturing the beast.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13

No man can escape responsibility
for the sins of the city by ignoring
their existence
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
)MoMaegre<zAs,kleyl

There are cases where an operat.u n
is the only resource, but when one con-
siders the great number of cases Of
menacing female troubles cured by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound after physicians have ad vised
operations, no woman should submit to
one without first trying the Vegetable
Compound and writing Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for advice, which is free.
Miss Margrct Merlsley, of 275 Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
81 Loss of strength, extreme nervousness,
shooting pains through the pelvic organs,
bearing down pains and cramps compelled
ne to seek medical advice. The doctor, after
making an examination, said had female
trouble and liberation and advised an opera
ton. To this Istrongly objected and decided
to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. The liberation quickly healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared and am
once more strong, vigorous and we'll"
Female troubles are steadily on the
increase among women. If the month
ly periods are very painful, or too fire.
quent and excessive-if you have pain
or swelling low down in the left side,
bearing-downp pains, don't neglect your.
self: try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-07-13
For Preserving, Purifying
and Beautifying the Skin,
Scalp, Hair, and Hands.

sns properties derived from CutcurA tho great Skin
Of hover odors Dspots Icndon =
conmSns Axs SOP nsr r Rse Il fea
~ Mailed Free, How to Preserve, Purify, An3
beauttfy the Skin, Scalp, Hair, and Hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07
The Chicken Nuisance.

The District Commissioners ought to be
well informed the subject of poultry
a result of the hearing they have set
for next Friday, when residents are to ap-
pear before them to give their views on
a proposed regulation. They will probably
be enlightened as to the different degrees
OF nuisance involved in the maintenance
of chicken yards In town. and hear a great
deal about rooster crows and hen clucks
and olfactory troubles. They will perhaps
get glimpses Of neghborhood feuds inspired
by divergent views as to the propriety and
necessity and fairness of keeping chickens
In back yards. Perhaps some doleful do
nestle tragedies will be enacted for their
benefit. Maybe they will be edited by re-
citals of back-fence repartee. Possibly they
will hear about the prejudices of po-
Ecemen and the stubbornuess of fanciers
and the super-sensitiveness of those who
do not appreciate chickens as domestic pets
In short, the Commissioners should be
able as result OF Fridays hearing to
gain an insight into this difficult question
and see their way clear to some method
OF regulation which will put an end to the
constant complaints that arise relative to
the maintenance of poultry in town. That
the practice Is a nuisance from the point
OF view OF the citizen who desires peace
and quiet and freedom from offensive odors
Is manifest Whether this is a necessary
evil the Commissioners are to decide after
listening TO the testimony. They will doubt
less be guided somewhat in their Judgment
by the fact that most other cities have
undertaken to regulate the keeping of fowls
within the residential districts some of
them prohibiting this practice altogether
and others permitting IT under strict condi-
tions and subject to the rules of sanitation.
Washington has been slow in taking this
matter up for disposal. Meanwhile the
Chicken nuisance has grown. and that there
Is need OF action is believed by most citi-
Gems. The local regulation should be
framed 10 conserve the comfort and health
OF the majority and in terms to relieve the
householder of the burden of initiative and
proof that now rests upon him and causes
him endless inconvenience and embarrass-
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07
The General Result.

The Endorsement of the republican party
throughout the country is Overwhelming.
Its policies are approved, and the pick of
fits leadership will remain in office. For
an off year the vote was of generous pro-
portions The mandate calls for a further
curbing of the trusts, for strict execution
of the railway rate law and even some
thing additional in that line II experience
shows the necessity, and for a liberal
support of the government. That much is
entirely clear. and that is glory enough
FOR one day.
The Sixtieth House will have larger re-
publican majority than was expected.
Twenty-Five would have been a comfortable
and good working figure and forty fiat
tering figure. but the people were In hearty
mood and the figure We have Is as notable
for of year the figure of the present
House was for a presidential year. Mr..
Cannon will Of course be reelected
Speaker. and that means much of a con-
Gratulatory character both to his party
and to the country What Mark Hanna
said of his party may with equal truth be
said of Mr.. Cannon-he knows his business
A master of parliamentary procedure. an
able and an honest man. he stands in his
Office for sound and clean legislation, and
for genuine progress. He has richly
that awaits him.
The influences contributing to yesterdays
result were numerous. Prosperity was one.
Why retire the party under whose auspices
so much stood accomplished? The case
called for the coveted benediction that of
right belongs to the good and faithful serv-
ant. Important things had been demanded
of the republicans, and important perform
ances stood to their credit. And practically
they were the only people who stood in
force for any good thing. For in opposition
was only a huddle of snarling factions,
each one suspicious and jealous of the other,
and forming both separately and collect
lively menace to values, and acting as
source of uneasiness to many democrats
themselves. Organism, with it's additional
ism of government ownership and operation
of railroads. had sent fresh chill through
the country, while Hearstsm, from Boston
TO San Francisco, had aroused conservative
men to peril they had not before contem-
plated.
Organism gets another black eye. The line
OF Bryan's canvassings shows large repub-
hcan majorities and in some places gains.
while in his own state the republicans have
strengthened their already strong hold. AS
TO Hearstism, while its. author is certain to
Gut and come again, the figures in New
York. Massachusetts, Illinois, and Califor-
MIA. where 1t was largely the issue, are elo-
quent of the determination of the people to
have none of 1t. 1t may continue to dis
turb, but II cannot hope to conquer. The
United States may one day go to hades,
but not by that route.
Theodore Roosevel's name again proved
one to conjure with. 1t was everywhere re-
ceived with applause. The trip to Panama
VIII be the pleasanter for the republican
triumph. and everybody. democrats and re-
publicans alike, will wish the President bon
voyage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07
A Public Golf Course,

Colonel Biddle's suggestion of public
golf course in Rock Creek Park Is in the
direction OF utilizing the public reserya-
lions for the maximum benefit of the peo-
pie. THIS beautiful stretch of country. in
Guiding both the rugged scenery of the
creek itself and the pastoral landscape eff
fects of the higher land, is now held by law
immune from spoliation, and the important
consideration is to render it of the utmost
value to the community. Thus far in its
treatment the object of those in charge has
been to preserve the natural features of the
valley. In establishing roads care has been
taken to cut a minimum of trees and to
disturb the rocks and level the hills as
little as possible. The bridges have been
designed in rustic fashion, to harmonic
with the surroundings. This policy the
public has heartily approved, and 1t has
opposed heretofore all efforts to transform
the park into a tawdry place of amuse-
ment. The suggestion of a public golf
course. however, does not necessarily in
volve any infraction of the excellent rule
already established. 1t is possible to lay
out links on the more level stretches in a
manner to cause no Disagreement what
ever. while such use of the land will un-
doubtedly add decidedly to the public ap-
probation OF this valuable reservation.
AS for the erection of a public casino,
that may well remain for more deliberate
consideration. II constructed. 1t should be
of good materials and artistic design, In
keeping with the general standard Of park
maintenance, 1t should be perfectly APP
pointed and kept under such excellent care
that the public viii always be well accom-
modated and nuisances will be prevented.
The object of such an establishment should
be to induce the people to make use of
che park, and care must be taken to pre-
serve perfect order and to prevent the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07
At The Stars Bulletin Screens

The thousands who congregated in front
OF The Stars bulletin screens last night got
their election returns hot from the wires
md In a manner which seemed, save for
the tenor of the dispatches themselves. to
please everybody. 1t was an early and late
crowd. assembling densely by $50 and COM
pleteiy filling the avenue space between the
screens and the post office wall by Z. and
remaining steadily in attendance until long
past midnight. IL was also evidently
Inclined to sympathize with Mr.. Hearst.
II the vocal demonstrations could
be relied upon as Indications. The
early bulletins from New York state
were encouraging to this contingent. Up
state returns showed such heavy defec-
lion from the republican ranks, especially
IN the cities. that the lightning calculators
In the assemblage worked out Hearst plu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07

rality without difficulty. But soon came
signs that the Greater New York vote was
not as strongly In favor OF Hearst as was
expected by his managers. and the sfatis-
ticians were Obliged to recast their figures.
When the upstate vote began to come IN
terms OF districts, rather than cities ana
counties, evidence appeared that the Hughes
plurality above the Bronx would be approx
imately 100000, and the esttmators looked
more anxiously to the city returns. Gradu-
ally the ratio OF Hughes advantage upstate
heightened and that Of Hearst's plurality In
town shortened In comparison, and by
o'clock there was little doubt OF Hughes
election. though no one could confidently
forecast the final margin. Still hope flied
the breasts of the Hearst followers In the
crowd and his city piuraiities and his por-
trall were heartily cbeered. despite the
growing evidence that he would lose the
state. When a dispatch came stating that
the democratic state committee conceded
Hughes election by a small plurality"
there were signs of failing spirits. But there
came revival of hope at midnight when
a few bulletins limited at surprising Hearst
gains upstate. However. the figures them
selves did not bear out this statement, and
by 1890 it seemed to be all over but the
little figures. Stil the crowd held on, though
In diminished numbers, and it was not until
1 O'Clock that there were signs OF q waning
interest. Meanwhile, though the preponder-
ance of the noise was plainly inspired by
signs fayoring Hearst, there was q steadily
growing show of Hughes craftsmanship, and
the mounting figures Of the plurality were
greeted by marked manifestations of salts
faction. Indeed, there was enough variety
in the news throughout the evening to rem
der an affirmative answer to the question
propounded by the duck in a cartoon flash
ed on the screen: Everybody happy" And
The Star was happiest of all. to be visited
by such multitude of its friends and to be
cheered in it's work of giving them prompt
information by unmistakable signs of their
appreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-07
''It's the Hit That Counts.
From the Richmond Tfmes-Dispatcf

Boys, it's the hit that counts" said
President Roosevelt recently to some mid
dies at target practice.
Yes boys; it's the hit that counts every
where. There Is such a thing as honorable
failure, but honorable success is better
And. do you know, my lads, that success
is very much matter of habit? The habit
is usually formed at school, and when once
formed it abides. 1t is true that some boys
who were failures at school have succeeded
fairly well in after life. but they succeeded
not because of the failure, but in spite of
it; and failure is always hard to overcome.
On the contrary, you watch the lad who
succeeds in all his undertakings at school,
in the class room, in his examinations, in
classroom contests and in field contests
and II you will follow that lad in his after
career you will be apt to find a successful
man. IT'S the habit he has formed Of
hitting and not missing.