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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
The VindicatiOn OF Nature.

The animals of the Jungle, the riv-
err, the sea and the forest Of all climeS
were assembled for the final arraign-
ment of Nature and petition for a re-
dress of grievances. Each came with
a plant, a charge of neglect or an accu-
sation of favoritism, and Nature an
swered each in turn. The Owl sat in
Judgment, and the Secretary Bird re-
corded the proceedings.
The Lion was the first to speak. 81
have only n fault to find. Why has
she given me this heavy, shaggy
mane?"
And Nature answered, "Your power
lies in your fore legs, and to protect
the powerful muscles that put these
destructive members in motion, your
name is provided. Otherwise they
would be stiffened by cold, or relaxed
by heat, and seldom ready for instant
use."
"But why" asked the Tiger, ''have
you given both OF US tongues so rough
that in caressing Jul loved ones we al
most tear the skim"
"How else could you scrape the
minute particles of flesh from the
bones of your prey?"
Said the Bear, II can complain only
of the awkward, shutting walk that
you have inflicted upon me-"
And Nature answered, "Your de-
fence against enemies is principally in
your strangling hug, and in procuring
your food you are frequently obliged
to climb tall trees. For these reasons
I have not provided you with collar
bones. Had l done so, you could not
hug to death. nor climb trees as you
now do. 1t is the absence OF collar
bones that makes you walk so clumsi-
ly."
The seal came to complain that his
nose was made to close habitually.
"You hunt your prey beneath the
water, therefore, your nostrils being
closed by their own machinery, you
have no are concerning them, and a
devote your attention and all Of your
energy to your prey"
Said the little Squirrel, "You have
made my tail so long and bushey that
/ am an easy mark for gunners."
"Your safety lies in your ability to
spring about from tree to tree. Your
long bushy tail serves to balance your
body while springing, and, by acting
as a parachute, prevents jars and heavy
falls"
The Porcupine bristled up and asked
the reason for ssall these unsightly
quilts"
"You are a defenseless animal, and
your only protection from your natu-
raj enemies is your ability to roll up
into a bristling ball of sharp spines."
"Why," asked the Hare, "have you
made my hind legs 20 much longer
than my fore legs?"
"Being defenceless, you are an ami
NAL of flight. Were your little legs
of equal lenght, you could scamper
only slowly. AS it is, you overground
in leaps and bounds, often as much as
twenty-five feet at a leap. There is
another advantage in your long hind
legs; you can 60 faster up hill than
your enemies, whose hind legs are no
longer than their fore legs. Thus you
are often able to escape them by run
ming on rising ground"
.'This," said the Giraffe, sis what
you have done to me-: You have given
me long, ungainly neck and a small,
disproportionate head. You have
endowed me with a long, prehensile
tongue, filled my nostrils with stiff
hairs, and set my eyes prominently
near the back of my head"
| Nature replied, "You feed upon the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
High School Glass Play.

One of the largest and M of the
happiest crowds that ever sat within
the walls of the Opera House was on
hand Tuesday night to witness the
high school class play entitled "The
Heavenly Twins"
The Grip Rap" overture by the
highSchool orchestra opened the en-.
tertainment and from that to the
final curtain everything went boom
ing along with applause and apprecia.
tiOn.
'Class History by Miss Rachel
Anderson was a literary gem and won
her generous applause, and the "Class
Will" by Claude Coon proved that he
was the most liberal hearted graduate
in the history of the school. He gave
all he had and more to coming stud.
ents and some of the young ladies in
the audience were afraid he would
give his heart away to some n on
the stage.
The "Hatchet" presentation by
Miss Julia Chichester was nicely
done. She delivered a fine address
and won hearty applause for the grace
full in which she performed
her task. The Ratchet was accepted
for the class by Percy Arnold, whose
remarks were appropriate and elo'
quent, and the audience appreciated
his splendid work. Percy will make
an orator and a lawyer.
The high school orchestra won mer'
tied praise for the splendid work they
did.
A solo, 81 Love My Jean," by Miss
Maud Helmey was rendered with fine
effect and brought her a hearty en-
core, and the "Slave Song'' solo by
Superintendent WOODBURY. delighted
the audience and won for him gener
Gus applause and an encore.
The Heavenly Twins" were re
presented by Willard Kennedy ant
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31

Colwell, solOist, and Marie Joseph the
Gypsy violinist and reader, July $40;
SlaytOn'S TenneSSeean Jubilee Sing
ers, July lib; Arthur X. Peck of
Boston in his great lecture on storm
Heroes of the Coast (the U. S. Life
Saving Service'O illustrated by Won
derful realistic moving pictures, July
IL: Ross Crane, cartoOniSt lecturer,
with his crayons, molding board and
clay, piano and, last but not least,
piano stool, July II and ID; Olaf Val
ley Concert Co., n of the strongest
companies on the platform-Olaf
American Basso, and Mary Agnes
Doyle, specialist in Irish dialect, the
"Coleen Bawn'' of the Chautauqua
and Lyceum platform, being mem
bers of it-July So; The Valfe Ladies
Quartet; Mrs. Frank Anderson, so
well and favorably known, %soloist,
July 3-4: Miss Golf, another favorite
s~oloist, July 1914; Prof. j. L. Lardner,
dramatic reader and im"personator.
who needs no introduction, July Pill.
And in the departmental work. DR..
Thos. Nicholson, and DR.. P. j. Ma
veety and J. p. Jenkins; Prof. G. V.
Gilliland, school of the Bible: and
Prof. J. L. Lardner, school of EXPIRES
sion.
No effort will be spared by the
management to have the grounds and
everything connected with the AS
sembly in excellent order, so as to
make this coming session the most
pleasant and profitable of them all. 1t
will be a great session.
Look for further details of the pro-
gram and accommodations in future
issues of this paper. ''Plan to come"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31

Mold & Benedict are general
agents for the singer s. sewing machine
the best machine on the market. 40.
The Congregational Ladies Aid So
ciety was entertained by Mrs. Thomas
Collins and Mrs. G. II. Fitch at the
home Of Mrs. Fitch Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. Thorwald Sullestad who re-
sides lee BereSfOri visited with her
mother, Mrs. L. H. Sogn, and her sis
ter, Mrs. Claus Keynes, of this city,
from Wednesday of last week to Mon
day.
John Robinson was down from his
Dayton farm on Tuesday and he was
questioned closely by a great many as
to the cause Of the blood on his shirt
as reported in the LEADER. John
smiled and remarked that so far as
he was concerned "the matter would
rest unless-well let it go at that"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
out to visit with J. G. Cornelius and
family Sunday.

out to visit with J. G. Cornelius and
family Sunday.
Ardee Millage called on his brother
Roy Millage Wednesday evening.
The ladies aid society met with
Mrs. Lantatf last Thursday afternoon.
In spite of the rain, quite a number
of ladies were present and spent a
pleasant afternoon.
1t has been planned to have a pic
mic dinner and sale of fancy and use
full articles on June I, at Charley
Bothwell's grove on the Osborn farm.
Everybody come and have a good
time.
There will be preaching at the
Jones' school house Sunday afternoon.
Everybody invited.
Remember the picnic June 7. Every
body ONE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
Miss Gertie Norgard is quite sick.

Miss Gertie Norgard is quite sick.
Roy and Percy.Smith will be home
this week.
Miss Vera Lewis of Inwood is visit
ing relatives in Canton.
Mrs. Thomas Thorson left for Coun-
Gil Bluffs Wednesday morning.
Perry .Juel is hauling gravel and
sand for the new Lutheran church
basement.
Pipes, pipes, the finest assortment
of pipes you could desire to see at
Becker'S cigar store.
Rev. Frank Davis of the Baptist
church will reside in Canton during
the summer and has secured DON at
Mr.. Treats residence.
A number of ladies of the Method
list church were planting flowers and
caring for the flower beds down on
the Assembly grounds Tuesday.
Don't forget the picnic and sale at
the Osborn grove on June It'll. The
ladies aid society of the Jones' school
house congregation will have charge
of the affair. Everybody invited.
Hon. e. G. Ericsson of Elk Point, &C
companied by Mrs. Ericsson and Mrs.
Hoffman were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Cooper Friday night. The
ladies were on their way to Spring
Green, Wisconsin.
Ole II. Hvattum is home from a
months visit with old friends down
in Clayton county, Iowa. He had a
splendid time of it and was accom-
panied home by his brOtllerinlaw,
John Opperud who will make on ex-
tended visit with Mr.. Hvattum.
The G. G. @. club entertained their
mothers and the ladies of the G. G.
club as we'll as the Diligent Dozen at
the home or NJ rs. J. g. Ryan Tuesday
afternoon. 1t was a delightful social
event and delicious refreshments were
served. The Hotchkiss orchestra fur
nished the music.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31

DR.. r. r. Stevenson, the we'll known
eye, ear, nose and throat specialist of
Sioux Falls and assistant will be In
Canton Monday afternoon, June 3rd.
all day Tuesday, June 4th and We'd
nesday forenoon June 5th, at the
Rudolph Hotel. Glasses also fitted
correctly.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
NOTICE.

The Old Settlers Annual
Picnic date has been changed
from Saturday, June 18th to
Friday, June 18th. Don't for
get the change in date.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31

This is a good time to pay your
subscription. The editor will be
pleased to have you call.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31
Eyes Tested Free.

d. S. Guinter, prescription o%ptician,
will be at DR.. Wilson's Office, Hudson,
S. D. June Bird and 4th. Work guar
anteed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-31

John Tollefson and John j. Rommer-
elm of Norway were in town Wednes-
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
MAJOR PIERCE GOING TO GEORGIA.

Maj. William s. PIERCE, who has been
stationed at the United States armory
at Springfield, Mass, for the past four
years, has received orders to relieve
Major John w. Joycs as assistant to the
chief ordnance officer at Augusta ar
senal at Augusta, Ga 1t is probable that
he will go to Georgia in about 10 days or
two weeks time.
In announcing the transfer the Spring
field Republican says: Major Percc IS
an exceptionally bright young officer, and
has been one of the most efficient that
have been stationed in this city for many
years. He has also been popular in
Springfield society during his residence
here. Besides his work as assistant to
Col. Frank H. Phipps, Major Peirce was
inspecting officer for the government at
the American and British Manufacturing
company at Bridgeport, Conn. and he
will not go to Augusta until Major Ken
meth Morton of the Benicia arsenal of
Bcnicia, Cal, goes to Bridgeport to re-
lieve him Of that work. Major PIERCE
came here from New Haven, Conn. He
Is a native OF Vermont. and he was ap-
pointed TO West Point Academy from
that State. July I, 1854. He was made
second lieutenant in the 1st artillery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
Common Property.
Public Praise Is Public Property
Burlington People May Profit
by Local Experience.

Grateful people will talk.
Toll their experience for the public
good.
Burlington citizens praise Doan's
Kidney pills.
Kidney sufferers appreciate this.
They find relief for every kidney
i'll.
Read what this citizen says:
Z. j. Griffin of 81 North Avc. Bur
lngton, VT, says: "For some years
! have had trouble from dcraugod
condition of the Kidneys. Ny back
would be lame for weeks at a time
continually. Hearing excellent re-
ports about Doan's Kidney Pills
sold at tho Park Drug store. ! got
a box and was so much benefited by
the use OF it that I procured IL
second. ThoY reduced the lamcncss
In my back and made it better and
stronger. ] could also rest better at
night after using them. | am got
ting along in years ana do not OK
poet II permanent cure but it is very
gratifying TO know OF n medicine
that will bring such prompt ana
beneficial results az Doans Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburu CO., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the Uni-
ted states.
Remember the -Doans-aud
take no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
FASHION LETTER
A Lot of New Things for the Shrine.
DrcsSer-Gay Gotham
Costumes.

New York April 5.-'rherc was an carly
demand for silks and tnin wool
goods this Lent just passed. Chi,-
fon cloths and very light welahts of
broadcloths are very smart in the now
spring gowns and there Is a rad for
trimming silk with cloth bands. straps
ana tabs with perhaps little bolrro8
and bodice draperies which are very
attractive. Persian bands, too, lend
themselves charminLlp to trimming
slrinE gowns and come with some
dominant color schemes in the band
with an the dcftly
mingled colors which the Pcrsiaus
seemed so well to understand the art OF
combining
With the chanGcablc weather that
prevails all over the land during the
carly spring, the coat and skirt suit
becomes "A favorito. with bodice
that repeats something Of the skirt
materials or trimmings, and a small
dress coat this kind Of a suit is ready
to do service on a cool or warm day
Tho coat is useful i'm the early morn
ing hours ana the late afternoon, while
the dress is comfortable during the
middle of the day.
Checks, block plaids. ovcrlaps. stripes
and indefinite stripes with Jacquard
figures In the wcavcs win be among
the most fashionable of The materials
to be worn this spring, and one can
readily sec how these decorated sur
faces would lend themselves to trim
ming with bias folds, bands ana tabs
of plain materials and plaids, which
a fn chit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11

A recent visit to one of the largest
paint factories in the world, disclosed
machinery that was producing 10,Ooo gal
Ions of Paint. and doing it better and in
less time than 100 gallons could he made
by hand mixing.
This was the celebrated L. & NJ. Paint.
The L. e. NJ. Zinc hardens l.. & NJ.
White Lead and makes II NJ. Paint
wear like iron for 10 or IS years.
gallons L. & NJ mixed with 3 gallons
Linseed Oil makes : gallons of paint at
q cost of less than Sl20 per gallon.
If any defect exists in L. {; NJ. Paints
will rcpaint house for nothing.
Donations of l. & NJ, made to churches.
Sold by II. NJ. Hull. Hinesburgh S.
Bigwood. Winooski F. II. FlaGg & Son.
Richmond; w. S. Nay e. CO., Undcrhill;
c. l.. Hatch & Co, Waterbury; S. Il.
Wilson, Fairfax.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
CIVIL JUDGMENTS ENTERED.

Judgments for the plaintiff were enter
ed Friday by Justice j, T. Stcarns in
the following cases:
Baker & Tupper VS.. Hugh Daley, and
trustee the city of burlington. Damages
$1325 costs $40,
Robert Keislck VS.. Joseph Ploof. Dam
ages $3.50, costs 1925.
Gay Sc Henderson VS.. II. G. Chase.
Damages SIS, costs SIS.
Colodney and Neiburg VS.. Nelson Con
yeau Damages S14.35, costs s2.S5
Miles & Perry VS.. Frank Maynard.
Damages $17.G9. costs s2.S5.
Syndicate Clothing company VS. W. G..
Cross and trustee, f. Howes & Co. Dam
ages 1896, costs S34j
]. L. Lanou VS.. william Lavoie. Dam
ages $3.50, costs 1885.
George Bouchard VS.. Edward Santou,
Damages ST. costs 500
]. Ellinwood Lee Co, VS.. GlycO Chcmi-
cal Co. Damages s13.G2, costs $S.77,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
II. O. wheeler Reelected Superinten-
dent and Committees selected.

A meeting Of the new board OF school
commissioners was held Friday evening.
when the following officers were elected:
President, Or. II. c. Tinkham; clork, Or,
c. L. Latour, superintendent, II. o.
Wheeler.
The following standing committees were
appointed; committee on school houses
and school property, Or IL c. 1fnltham,
V. A. Bullard. DIT. G, Il. Latour; commit
tee on teachers. V. a. Bulard, II. y.
Chittcnden, Edward Harrington; commit
tee on finance and accounts, II. l.. chit
tenden. Or. G. F., Latour, +. j. Dwyer;
committee on rules Edward Harrington,
+. J. Dwyer, Or. G + Datour
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL SEIZED
LIE,

The high school base ball schedule for
the coming season has been made up as
follows: May a. Bellows Free Academy,
here; May S, Goddard Seminary. hero;
May 10, Rutland high school, there; May
II. Mddleburay high school, there: May
g. Montpelier high school, there; May a,
Goddard Seminary. there; May 20, Bellows
Free Academy, there; May 80, St. Alhans
high school, there; May 81. Montpelier
high schol here; June 4, Rutland high
school, here; June s. Mddlebury high
school, here; June 10, st. Adams high
scnool here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
&c AND 65.
James Barrett and Mrs. IIororn Dugan
Mnrricd ErIhny.

James Barrett, G6 years of age, and
Mrs. Honora Dugan, G. years old, both of
this city, were married Friday after
noon by the Rev. =. j. Barrett. Following
the wedding ceremony u reception was
held AZ the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Dugan of 239 North Champlain street,
where large number of old and young
friends gathered to spend the evening An
elaborate banquet was served
The groom was employed for many years
on Dr. w. Seward Wcbbs farm and is
we'll known in this city and in Shelburne.
>lr and Mrs. Barrett will reside for the
present at $50 North Champlain street
Among the wedding guests was Philip
Kean Of Scotland. a relative. who is in
this country buying apples for Glasgow
firm,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
POSSIBLE.

"The trusts are bound to be killed event
ually."
eyes, but how"
even. IL they're not done for in any
other way, theyll probably b. taikeA ~
death. "--phil" 1ei'ria Press,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
FOR ETNIONS

Paint the place with lotion mad
one dram caoh of carholic acid, tin.
of iodine and plycoriuo. Lay on !
of tAu muslin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11

Mix together two ounces Of com
bceswaX. one ounce Of white wax and
ounce of CASTLE surp. Mix slowly
one pint Of turpentiuc and one pin
boiling soft water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
Book BINDING
AND PRINTING.

1t will cost you nothing
to get prices and we have
been able to gain and
satisfy SO many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
bindery able to serve
you to your complete
satisfaction.
CHp FREE PRESS PRINTING co
RssaliASt0.i VT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11

Soak one-half cup of haNseod In one
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
He Showed Them.

81 want to know" said the at
torney for the plaintiff, who was
cross examining the witness, "just
what the defendant said when my
client told him he vas bigamist
and that tie facts had been fognd
out"
"He didn't say anything" an.
swcred the witness.
"Well. what did he do:"
"lIe acted kind o hasty."
81 want to know exactly how he
acted"
Want nc to show you?"
"Ies."
The witness suddenly reached
over, grabbed the attorney by the
hair, threw him down on the floor
and proceeded to hammer him.
"This is the way. he acted" he
said. "till the other fellows inter-
fered. Some of you chaps pull me
off, VIII you:'
1t was tough on the lawyer, but
it won the case for him.-Chicago
Tribune.
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His Three Thinks.

A father instructed his son never
to speak until he had thought three
times. One day the old gentleman
was standing with his back to fire
place and his coattail dangerously
near the bars. The lawabiding soE
was in the room and suddenly jump
ed off his chair.
Father" he said, with wonderful
deliberation, 81 think
"Well, what do you Think" was
the reply.
Father" repeated the youth, "a
think
"Well, well, my son, what do you
Think" said the father.
Father" again the boy remark
ed, 81 think
"Wcll. we'll, what do YOU Think
said the father impatiently.
81 think your coattail is on fire."
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Registration Notice.

Theoffice OF the Supervisor of Reg
istration will be opened on the first
Monday in every month for the pur-
pose of the registering of any person
who is qualified as follows:
Who shall have been a resident OF
the State for two years, and of the
county one year, and of the polling pre-
rinrt in which the elector offers to
vote four months before the day OF
election. and shall have paid, six
months before. any poll tax then due
and payable. and who can both read
and write any section of the constitu-
tiOn OF 1895 submitted to him by the
Supervisors of Registration. or who
can show that he owns. and has paid
all taxes coilectable on during the
present year. property in this State
assessed at three hundred dollars or
more. J. Y. McGIL1.,
Clerk of Board.
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NEARLY FOUGHT TllLMAN.
West Virginia Club Members Resented
Reflection on Roosevelt.

WINCHESTER, Va, March 22-
According to Il story youched for by
several prominent men of Winches
ter and Martinsburg, ". Va, per-
sonal encounter WAS imminent ea. y
Sunday morning in the Berkeley
club, at Martinsburg, between IA
number of It's members aud Senator
/ Illlman, of South Carolina.
After lecturing here OH the race
question Saturday Senator TiIlmaI
was taken to Martinsburg by How
ard Emmart in an automobile.
While waiting for Ii train to 60 to
Columbus, Ohio, the Senator was
entertained by Mr.. Emmart and
others at the Berkeley club which
is composed principally of Republi-
IAN business men. During a dis
cussion of national affairs Senator
Tlllman is said to have made a
mark rejecting upon President
Roosevelt, which many club men
took as an insult, they being staunch
admirers of the President.
1t is said that men jumped to
their feet and angrily demanded
that the Senator's remarks and harsh
criticism of the President be with
drawn, but Mr.. Tiilman refused to
take back word of what he had
said. The difficulty was finally
smoothed over.
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Her Compliment.

"Well, goodby, Mr.. Green. 1t
was so nice of you to come. 1t does
father such lot of good to have
some one to talk to-"
81 was delighted to come, Miss
Brown, but I'm not much of con-
versationalist."
"My dear Mr:SGreen, don't let
chat trouble you. Fathers ideal lis
tene" is an absolute idiot, with no
conversation whatever, and 1 know
he has enjoyed himself tremendous.
ly tonight"