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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05
WESTON BREAKS
HIS OWN RECORD
Walks From Portland. Maine, to
Chicago i'm IS Days

Chicago, Nov. %, ,-Twenty-seven
hours and 25 minutes were clipped
by Edward Payson Weston from the
record for pedestrianism between
Portland, Me-, and Chicago, estab-
lished by himself 40 years ago, when
he today ended his second trip on
foot between the two cities. Wes-
toms actual time, exclusive of Sun
days, on the present trip, was "a
days, 19 hours, Is minutes. In 1867
he consumed 25 DAYS, % hours. and
40 minutes on the same trip. His
mileage, according to the mapped
route, was 1,234a miles, but the
speedometer on the automobile
which follow him registered 1875
miles. The difference was due to the
fact that on several occasions Weston
took wrong roads and thus lost dis
tance.
The veteran walker showed but
few affects of his long tramp to-
night. Immediately after reaching
the Illinois Athletic club, where he
was entertained on the conclusion of
his trip he was examined by a phys
ician whe pronounced him phys
ically sound. The chief change
noted was a loss of 17pounds in
weight. Tonight he tipped the
the scales at 130 pounds.
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FARMER HELD UP
In HUBERT TWP.
Local Highwaymen Attempt a
Stunt on Farmer

Washington Times. Jake Fisher
Jr., while driving a wagon loaded
with furniture last Friday evening
was attacked by two men in lonely
place ON the road near Chris Com
mentz farm south of town. One
man siezed the horses while the
other pulled revolver and said,
Have you got any money? That is
what we want" At this juncture
the horses became frightened at the
proceedings and turned the wagon
short throwing Jake to the ground.
The horses got awav and badly dam
aged wagon and furniture. The two
highway men then proceeded to make
their escape when one was overheard
to remark, that's Jake!' Mr. Fish
er is quite positive he knows who
one of the men are and if this should
occur again there will be something
doing on Sand Creek. 1t is suppos-
ed the parties were after someone
else.
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Skating Rink

Preparations are under way for q
first class skating rink in the north
east part of the city, just beyond c,
Stout's residence. The city has
needed an enterprise of this kind
since the old artesian lake was dried
up many years ago. In this north
ern climate, skating should be one
of the PRINCIPAL winter sports. but
the fact that there has been no pond
closer than the creek west of town,
has compelled many to forego the
pleasure of 1t. The enterprise is be-
ing pushed by interested parties
who have taken up a subscription to
defray the expense of lighting,
cleaning the ice. etc., and the rink is
expected to be ready for use immed-
lately.
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DR.. G. B. Afford, of Huron, well
known in Miller, has been chosen to
succeed Hon. Frank Morris, as
surveyor general. This endorsement
fell to Senator Gamble in the allot-
ment between the two Senator'S.
The new surveyor general is per-
sonal friend of Gov. Crawford's.
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WHAT'S DOING IN
NEARBY TOWNS
REE HEIGHTS
November q

Revival meetings this week at the
church conducted by Rev. c. l..
Starr.
The New England supper was a
success as to number and financially,
plenty to eat. and eatables left that
were sold at auction. Articles made
by the ladies sold well, and few
things were auctioned off. Set your
caps for Herbert Wareing, girls, he
has the quilts.
The basket ball game between
Miller and Rec Heights, last Satur-
day resulted in favor of "our boys"
Miller only scoring one point. A
large number came up from Miller
to witness the game. and though
they were very sorry their team was
defeated they thoroughly enjoyed
themselves making fun of poor little
Rec Heights.
Misses Eva Whitcomb and Effie
Dawson of Miller attended the New
England supper, guests of Mrs
Schermerhorn.
John Puffer and mother of Bailey
were in town trading, and were pres
ent at the supper.
Romeo Louzen runs restaurant
in connection with his meat market
and it is well patronized, many of
the train men taking dinner there.
Rob Holmes carries smiling face
today. for ten pound girl came to
his home yesterday.
Frank Gardner and Robt. Ware
ing went to Mitchell Tuesday to see
the foot ball game between Yankton
and Mitchell. Chas. Gardner is cap
tain of Yankton College team.
John and Will Speirs and their
wives went to Wolsey Monday to at
tend the wedding of Miss Mayme
Campbell.
A little fracas occurred in town
Monday night loud words and butch
er knives fiourished for awhile.
w. +. Albert who owns the DIR.
Smith ranch shipper carload of
horses Tues.
Miss Ada Clark came from Iowa
Tuesday to spend the winter with
her sister Mrs r. Louzen, Jr.
Mrs Lowe went to Huron last week
as delegate to the Christian En-
deavor convention.
MrL. F. Almond has moved onto
Mr. Barnes ranch, lately vacated by
Jerry Uhl.
Mrs Chas. Falkenheimer visited
relatived at Harold last week.
Thanksgiving day was passed very
quietly here. No services was held
at the church the pastor preaching
the Thanksgiving sermon last Sun.
day.
School closed Wednesday night
for the remainder of the week.
Mrs Lowe is on the sick list with
the grippe.
DIR. Lane was calling on old friends
in town last Saturday. All are glad
to see him improved in health.
Miss Carrie Price is staying with
Mrs Watkins and attending school.
The revival meetings continue this
x.,xai,
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Horses Estrayed

From my place in Grand twp. Sat
urday Nov. %, one yrs old black
mare, W.T. $50, brand 2 on left should
er; one black yearling mare colt.
same brand. Notify w. B. McVay,
st. Lawrence, S. ID. 52t2f
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This Means You

AS 1t is nearing time for our an
nual inventory, we kindly ask all
parties indebted to us to call and set
tie at once. Ii you appreciate past
Accommodations extended you, be
prompt in meeting your account.
We thank you in advance.
Laird Norton Yards
48tf +. j. Weber, Agt.
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All persons indebted to the st.
Lawrence Lumber Co. are requested
to make settlement at the earliest
possible date as we are obliged to
close all accounts before invoicing.
49tf st. Lawrence Lbr. Co.
C. H. Williams, Manager.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Heads win, tails you lose"- is
the way President Roosevelt is said
to have settled the South Dakota
patronage between Senator'S Kit
tredge and Gamble, who refused to
agree. Perhaps not very statesman
like, but it got results, which was
more to the point.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

If you are using hard coal in your
range and find the fire a little slow
in the morning, try putting in two
or three sticks of hard maple wood,
or if you wish to get a quick soft
coal fire in your range or cook stove,
try camel coal. Both HARD
MAPLE wood and CANNEL coal to
be had at Thomson's. 52H
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

The C.. & N. w. Co. artesian well
crew is at work near the mill on
west First street putting down an
artesion well for railroad use. The
Rec Heights well, completed last
week, gave flow of eighteen gal
Ions, which is conducted INTO their
big tank.
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Notice

Your promptness to balance your
account appreciated, and thank you
And to those that have not done so
| insist on a balance on or before
Dec. 10th as must have my books
balanced at that date. Now don't
fail me. Yours Resp't.
S1f0 n Moi ioy,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Doors, Sash, moulding. all shop
work never as cheap as now. See
ID. A. Mccoy. 22tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05
BUSINESS......
OPPORTUNITIES
FIVE CENTS PER LINE

" you have anything to sell, or II you de
sire to buy anything, a three or four line
uotice In the Press will bring results.
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Land Wanted.

want to buy some good quarters
of Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller. If
G.. II. Carroll.
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Storm Doors, Storm Sash

Place your orders for storm sash
with us, at once, and save delay.
We have nice line of storm doors
on hand in both panel and glass
doors which are very attractive.
45tf Laird-Norton Yards.
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BIacksmithing and Horseshoeing

All kinds of blacksmithing prompt
ly attended to at reasonable rates.
An expert horseshoer on hand to
suit the customer with any work
desired. guaranteed, and at right
prices. Corner Main and 4th streets
2Otf Jewett Bros.
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Notice

All parties that have borrowed
wire fence stretchers, must return
them ON or before Nov. 25. 1907 as
they will be charged up to them at
Sc. 90 each. 48tf ID. A. Mccoy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Registered Percheron Stations
for sale. Will sell two with four to
select from to Jan. lst 1908. Prices
from $1,000 up. Weights from 1850
to 225O lbs. Terms to suit.
ATS B.T. Foley.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

If you need loan to complete the
purchase of that adjoining quarter
call on E. F. Waite, at the Hand Co.
State Bank.
For good things to eat go to A. Ii.
Churchill's. 51tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Elegant line of dress shoes at A.
II. ChurchilPs. 51tf
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Turkey Rattle

will have turkey rattle at my
farm on N. w. 22-ll0-67, Hiland
twp, on Wednesday Dec. 18th be-
ginning at 2 o'clock p. m. You are
invited. Walter r. Rhoton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Butts Reeve Co. will hold a special
sale of Ladies Coats, beginning Fri.
November 20.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

FOR SALE In Miller $4,000 feet of
western pine lumber. 46tf
II. r. Greeves.
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Stoves Set Up

We are prepared to clean, black,
and set up stoves promptly. Call Il
X. II. Andrews hardware store. 0t3
A full car load of vehicles, includ.
ing latest styles in top buggIes, sur
reys and spring wagons. Iust receiv'
ed at Halloween & Waite's.
Finest stock of clothing in Miller al
A. HI. Churchill's. 5ltf
See ID. A. Mccoy and get prices on
all kinds of patent roofing, from
S1.50 pr. so. up. 22tt.
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City Treasurer,s Call

Holders of special sewer fund
warrants take notice:
Payment will now be made on
warrants numbers |. 2, 3, and with
interest, drawn on the Special Sewer
Fund of City of Miller, S d. In
terest on same ceases Dec. 4th, 1907.
A. B. Catalan, City Treasurer
Miller. s. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-12-05

Hogs for Sale Registered Poland
China hogs for sale. Bred for size
and bone, Pedigrees furnished.
Call on A. V. Wiser, Hiland twp. 2H
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5lt2 ID. A. McCo
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
RARE AMERICAN EARLY PAMPHLETS
They Bring High Prices at Recent Sale in
London.

At Hodsson's, in Chancery Lane in London, the
other day. batch OF little volumes dealing
with the early difficulties OF American colonization
we're sold at auction and realized high prices The
majority pamphlets. printed in the sev-
enteenth century. One entitled "A PIaine Path
way 10 Plantations: A Discourse In generaI con
cerning the Plantations of our English p.opIe I'm
other Countries: With certain Motives for a pres
ent Plantation in Newfoundland. above the rest
by Richard Eburne. This little volume on the old
est British colony is exceedingly rare There is
copy OF it in the British Museum Mr. Ouaritch
bought IT for $3.50 Mr.. Sabin purchased for 500
Sir Robert Gordon's "Encouragements, For Such
as shall have Intention TO bee Undertakers in the
New Plantation of Cape Breton. now New Galloway
IN America, by NEE Lochinvar." 1t was published
In 1928 an anonymous pamphlet dedicated to Alex
ander. Earl Of Stirling poet and statesman. who
in l62l obtained the grant OF Nova Scotia prac-
ucally Of Canada. and issued his 'Encouragements'
10 promote colonization. Thomas Budd's Good
Order Established In Pennsylvania aud New Jer-
sey in America n6s5) "A good copy OF what is
generally recognized be the first book printed in
America by William Bradford the first printer in
Pennsylvania who is known have learned his trade
under Andrew Soules and who accompanied Penn
on his first voyage to Pennsylvania. was obtained
by the dealer for $685. He also bought for s255
Daniel Horsmanden's journal of the PROCEEDINGS
in the Detection of the Conspiracy Formed by Some
White People. in Conjunction with Negro aud
Other Slaves. for Burning the City of New York in
America, and Numbering the Inhabitants" A copy
oE TINS volume was purchased In 1880 for $50 MIR.
Quaritch bought for Sl6o the rare first edition of
the first printed account OF Hudson's Discoveries
in North America and the second published ac-
count OF the discovery of the Northern Coasts OF
Australia by De Ouiros Mr. Maggs paid $40 for
w. BulIocks Virginia Impartiaiy Examined and
to Publick View. to be considered by all JlI-
dicious and Honest Men,. published in I6is. For a
copy of collection of poems on the death of
George III and the accession OF George ILL., the first
specimen of printing with Greek type executed in
America, that issued under the auspices OF
Harvard University, sl3o paid.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
4GREEMENT At TOXIC.
No More Japanese Laborers to
Come to america.

Toxic, Dec. There is reason TO believe that
the entire question of the emigration of Jap
TO America has been satisfactorily set
OF conferences which have been held between
United States Ambassador O'Brien and Minis
ter Hayashi of Foreign Affairs
1t is understood that at their last meeting
the representatives OF the japanese government
outlined plan by which they agreed to limit
having means of support, and entirely TO prevent
japanese laborers from going to America This
arrangement will entail the closest supervision
on the part OF the japanese authorities,
AS the agreement is verbal Ambassador
OBrien accepted it Professionally but insisted
that any violation Of its terms would seriously
embarrass a friendly government II Is said that
Foreign Minister Hayashi has determined to
exercise absolute control in the matter
Rodolphe Lemieux. the Canadian Minister of
Labor will hold final conference with Minister
Hayashi and Baron Ishii on December 9. when
he will receive the same assurances that have
been given to the United States no more and
no less, the japanese government being detA-
mined not to give any written note on the
subject.
The Progressive party lie preparing for an
active campaign I'm the Diet in opposition TO the
governments policy TO restrict emigration 70
America and Canada. 1t Is improbable how
ever. that it viii succeed in mastering sufficient
strength to create a serious situation
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
4IRSHIPS IN AUTO CLASS'
Lieutenant Selfndge Optimistic o"
4eriaI Navigation.

Paddock c. B.. Dec. 1.-Lieutenant '"o'iia'
T SeIfridee L. s. a, who made an acseHs'oii
hero Yesterday in Professor Alexander @faha"i
Relrs new tetrahedraI kite Cygnet, ls OF INC
opjnion that in time airshps will excite no iiloio
interest than automobiles do to-day. he declares
that the first experiment with Professor heh
creation was a success. He said he had COM
plete control of the ship during every moment OIL
its flight and he spoke with enthusiasm OF IFS
dirigible qualities and the ease with "hlch IL
was manipulated. His experimental ascent ~
believed to have furnished data which VIII De or
great value for future trials OF the aeropiane
by taking into consideration the pull on the
fying line, the velocity of the wind and the
angle of fight, we now know" said Lieutenant
Selfridge "the power that will be required of
motor 10 keep the airship in flight without the
aid Of any outside agency. 1t is quite practi-
cable to construct motor suited to the condi-
tons of aerial navigation and capable of fur
nishing the necessary power, and it will be only
a matter OF time when the Cygnet or an i'm
proved machine OF her type. soaring on high in
absolute control will occasion more COM
ment 10 watchers from below than an automo-
bile does to-day
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
WARRANT FOR ZULU KING.
British Troops Will Take Field if He Does
Not Surrender

Fieterrlaritzbure. Dec. 7.-Magistrate Stuart has
been irtrusted with a warrant for the arrest OF
T1inizulT, the Zululand king, whose loyalty has
been questioned and whose alleged support Of the
rebels declared be responsible for the threat
eninE situation in Natal arising from the increas
ing boIdness Of the natives Mr.. Stuart will at
once 10 Unutu, the Zulu capital
Should DiDlzuiu refuse to come IN and stand trial
nv 2 civil court, the military forces already mob
.ized will take the field Immediately. Large num-
hers Of Natal troops have been stationed the
frontier. The authorities mindful of past
breaks IN Zululand, and realize that any prelIni-
nary reverse would set the whole country aflame.
Recent murders and outrages including the kill
ing IN Zululald chiefs who were friendly to
Great Britain, have caused uneasiness throughout
Natal. and particularly I'm the border settlements.
The Governor has issued a proclamation directing
that the forces in Zululand be strengthened,
calling all persons to renuer assistance. If
required in the work OF restoring order.
The last dstur Dances in Zululand took place in
May, 1906. The inovemen' al that time was started
by what is known as the Ethiopian Church. The
natives agitated in favor of Africa for the Afri-
cans Armed natives resisted the collection Of
the poll tax, ambushed and killed number OF
native policemen. and murdered British magis-
Mahlabitini. The disaffection wide
spread and the Natal troops had considerable diff
culfg IN restoring order.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
MISSION OF T4K1HIR4.
Restoration of Cordial Relations His
dim as Ambassador.

Rome. Dec According to the statement
given out authoritatively tonight, the transfer
Of Baron Takahra Japanese Ambassador 10
Washington, although almost certain. has not
been officially ordered. He is still exchanging
kilograms with Toxic on the subject.
1t is expected that his nomination for the post
at Washington will be announced soon after the
arrival of Niscount Aoki the present ambassa-
dor, in Japan. Meanwhile Baron Takahira and
the japanese government discussing.
through the medium of kilograms, the several
questions connected with the characterization
situation.
The ambition of Baron Takahira. should he
receive this appointment. would be to bring as
speedily as possible the relations between the
two countries 10 the degree of cordiality which
existed i'm 1905 when he left America
The "Tribuna'' publishes a note. evidently in
spired by the Foreign Office saying that IL the
report of the transfer is true Baron Takahira
will leave behind the most sincere regret
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
RAILWAY COMBINATION
4 Working agreement Bef''ee"
Connecting Lines in England:
Especial by French Cable TO The Tribune
-l-o-,,r,.ht fen7 tr The Tribune Assoclalloh

II,
1.ao- Dao wba, ts loosely described As
the new railway combination bears close ~
serob,ance 70 n working agreement between liz.
Iondon Northwestern and the two coHipe'7
lines the Midland and the Lancashire * ioiN
shire which las been in operation ioi
siderable time. The Great Northeii 80.
Great Central are not forming pooi W.
common purse for DIVIDENDS pas'u ~ .,
profits but a partnership WIN a..
r1ace Of competition in specffied traihcs "iio W.
trirt prices The nature of the agreehe"'
not he known until the proposals are sum
80 +te stockholders before Christmas. but since
no transfer of property or shares is
a coalition with definite spheres OF innuehce ID
-o,,at,o Money will be saved by breaking up
The dunlicate passenger service with trains nan
o,,-+,- and Inv economical arrangements ior
dividing the freight business at nlsher in'eo'
yEbetber ,he nubiic interests will be sacrinceo
hv cutting down unnecessary mileage ana re-
ducins- facilities for cheap goods trafflc Is n
ouestion which the Board Of Trade will be 1orceu
TO consider
The old rumors about an international tuoe
combination have been revived without acedu''
foundation. The proposals for an agreemeh'-pN
which the American, British and German 'u"'
makers will be released from destructive coh-
petition are reported TO have received the SAINT
fion of important firms In the hhlsuolI' Jul
there IS no proof that definite uhderS'ailuiHe
has been reached for regulating the uaue Oh
the three countries That appears an utterly
unmanageable coalition, since the p"'
would not trust one another.
The additional failures in America hdNe
brought on more croaking from the pesslhlis'9'
and the market continues 10 borrow from 'ne
Bank Of England at ~ per cent, while the ra''
is : The directors cannot disguise the sa'is-
factory nature of the bank statement nut 'neS
are borrowing trouble from the unsetueo coi'
ditions at Berlin, and the chances are 'iiS' iiio
gold will be required in America Inc -,
resumption Of cash payments ia AN
-e.,,-o The last nretext for keeping up the pres
80 ,,o,,1, -ate when money is plentiful.
The comments of the weekly reviews on the
Presidents message to-day are just but the
financial writers remain critical IN dealing with
everything American l. 49,
New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
TAFT SAILS FOR HOME
Secretary and Party Left CnrhdUen
at Noon on Saturday.

Cuxhaven Dec. THE steamer President
Grant with Secretary Taft and the members OF
his party on board. sailed from this port at
Plymouth The President Grant Is due to ar
rive in the United States on December Is
Secretary Taft has been obliged to use con-
siderab BILE dexterity in dealing with German anu
English newspaper correspondents in order TO
evsde direct replies TO embarrassing questions
Since he crossed the German frontier he prom
ably has been asked twenty times Whar "o
nomination. The Secretary usually replea
that II would be indiscreet 10 talk on this SUD
iect or that he would prefer 70 leave the eH-
preston of opinion to others.
The Secretary spoke with considerable iree-
dom to newspaper men in Berlin in regard 10
the favorable aspect Of affairs in the Phllippine
Islands and of the improbability of any serious
Japan. He also talked at great length ABOUT
the wonderful economic future of Siberia Saying
he had perceived surprising possibilities ror 'ne
DEVELOPMENT of that country. Siberia. he de-
cIared. had impressed him being similar 10
tho Canadian Northwest. The first and most
difficult step that of transcontinental raliroau'
already had been taken and when the "orlu
began to help Russia in the deveiopniehl %
Siberia. as IL had helped the United States WIN
money immigrants and trained engineers TOT
arnyoitIng the territorial West, Siberia, ne De-
ueved would become one of the most produc'iVe
lands In the world.