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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

an expression Of implacable hatred that
the President could not endure it, and
was forced to turn his head away.
Did this man surrender" he asked
one of his officers.
No, coward" the general answered.
with clenched teeth, Il will not surrender
to hangmen."
Take this man to prison with the 9TH
ers." the President continued. .'nn exam
pie must be made; but take care that
they are not insulted by the people"
Yes the general muttered, ever the
same SYSTEM
"A full and entire pardon" the Presi-
dent continued, will be granted to the
unhappy men who were led astray and
have recognized their crime"
"Clemency after the massacre, that is
the usual way the general said again.
The President passed without answer
ing him, and left the courtyard. A few
minutes later the prisoners were led
away to prison, in spite of the efforts of
the exasperated %populace to massacre
them on the road.
General Don Sebastian Guerrero was
one of the first to appear before the tri-
bunal. He disdained any defense. He
was condemned to death and his estates
confiscated.
ITO ne Continued. @
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
ORIGIN OF TIL HALO.
Conventional of Sanctity
Really Designed rs an Umbrella.

"onventionn of Sanctity
Really Designed ms an Umbrella.
Few people-few ven among ar
tists-haye any idea of the humble
origin of the halo, that conventional
emblem Of ~sanctity in all artistic por-
trayal,' said Il well-known painter just
returned from a sojourn in Europe. ut
is commonly accepted as the badge or
holiness on the part Of the figure whose
head it crowns. The old masters used
it generally as the hallmark of a saint
regularly c~anonized as such by the
Catholic Church. My attention was
first attracted by the fact that the ear
lest paintings of Giotto did not repre-
sent even the members of the Holy
Family with the conventional circle Of
light above the heads of the figures,
but instead a fiat, opaque disc, some
what like a mortar-board cap, was
limned upon the head of each. This led
me into an investigation of the strange
head-gear. The result was interesting.
I'm the eleventh and twelfth cec-
turtles, years rich in the building
of churches and cathedrals, there
We're erected around the outside Of the
sacred edifices statues of the saints,
long rows Of them sometimes stretch
ing the length of the buildings and
placed for the most part just under the
caves. In time the care takers of the
buildings perceived the droppings of
birds and the d%iscoloration from the
rains falling from the roofs disfigured
the images. Accordingly they placed
over the tops of them fiat wooden discs
OF sufficient size to protect the statues,
embryo umbrellas, as it were. Giotto
began to paint holy pictures when a
mere country boy, and his ignorance
assumed the protecting disc as an es-
sential part of the saint. Hence his
earliest paintings represent each sacred
figure topped off with what looks much
like the bottom of a barrel. Latterly
he idealiZed this into a circle, dark at
first but growing more luminous with
successive production of his ar
tistic fancy until he developed the cir
Gle Of light that has come down I'M
changed through generations of paint
ers as the badge of sanctity. An artist
would as soon think of leaving the rays
of light from the picture Of a setting
sun as the halo from the head of a
saint.
But" concluded the man Of colors,
"that celestial sign, emblematic Of all
that is supernal, began business mere
ly as an umbrella"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
ThanlSsEivfng Favors.

Boxes in all kinds of shapes appropri-
ate for the day can be found in the shops
Roast turkeys, fruits of any kind, plum
buildings, baked beans, pumpkins in every
size, and all kinds of vegetables are mod
eled very naturally in papier-mache, and
are to be filed with small candies or salt
ed nuts.
Then, any ingenious woman may plan
her own favors and make them herself
Doll heads car be dressed as demure Puri-
maids or turned into Pilgrim Fathers
with peaked hats and stiff collars.
Witches, most ~unhappily associated with
Puritan days, can be manufactured; tur-
key feathers made into Indian head
dresses, and necklaces of red and yellow
corn-all are suitable.
The hardest task is the hunting up of
appropriate quotations. We may look
for these among the New England poets
and the speeches of American patriots
One may make funny figures out of veg
etables and fruits, Transforming an orange
into a joSy Chinese hoy, a lemon into a
fat boy-or quaint things can be made
out Of dates and figs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

building ar imposing block house on the
rug in front of the open fire.
How happy they are" the young
mother thought. IF I could have a
nurse to care for them and leisure to
teach them! AS it is I've hardly time to
listen to their prayers
Just then a loud cry reached her. The
hall door of the house opposite was dashed
open and a woman came flying down the
steps shrieking for help. It was Mrs.
Ashley, and close behind her came the
half-clothed figure Of a man. Edith could
see his clenched fist uplifted while dread
full oaths reached her ears.
In a moment the scene was one of con
fusion. The servants rushed out scream
ing. Edith hurried to the door in time
to sec a policeman trip up the frantic
man and to hear the nurse girl, who had
the Ashley child in her arms, say
"Oh, he'll be all right in the morn
ing. I wish they'd hurry up and get
things quiet. This baby is shivering with
the cold"
Twill you bring the little girl in by
my ire?" Edith asked.
"Ill be glad to, ma'am; for a min
ute. Was you scared, or did you known
the girl continued, as she followed Mrs.
Matthews into the sitting room.
Know what?" Edith asked, lighting a
lamp. "Who was that mani"
Land! 1t was the master, Mr.. Ash
ley and Norah proceeded to rub little
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

with a sigh. Eve nursed her since she
was born and I love her better than the
mother who bore her does. But, ma'am,
The doctor says she can't live long. There
were two babies before her and they both
went sudden like. No constitutions, you
see."
An exclamation of horror broke from
Mrs. Matthews lips. "The poor mother
How can she bear it,
Norah shrugged her shoulders n rose.
Il must be going. You've been very
kind, ma'am. As to the mistress, she has
society and fine clothes. Don't blame
her too much. I think that brute killed
her woman's soul years ago. We give a
big inner tomorrow night. The master
will be sobered by that time. Giving
thanks. o know, Now, Bernice, pet,
Norah will take you home n put you
to bed"
Edith accompanied her caller to the
door. AS she stood watching her cross
the street, a brisk step came up the
walk.
I'm late, little wife, and Hiram
Matthews stopped for the kiss which he
never forgot. "Why, Edith, you are cry
ing"
oh, Hiram, l am SO glad tomorrow
is Thanksgiving, SO glad. May the dear
Father in Heaven forgive me for my
wicked words and thoughts. I've so
much to be thankful for. Come in by
the fire and IN tell you all about it,
Womankind.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

Thanksgiving, I've nothing to be espe-
cia1ly thankful for. Oh, dear! The baby
Is crying and leaving her breakfast,
Mrs. Matthews hurried away.
Poor little woman" thought her hus-
band. "She has to work too hard. I
wish I could afford to keep a girl for
her. But nothing to be thankful for, that
doesn't sound like Edith
When baby Faye had been hushed to
sleep it was time for Hiram to start for
the store. He had lifted the twins from
their high chairs and united their bibs.
He had also thoughtfully put the coffee
pot on the stove and the steak in the over
that Edith might not find her breakfast
cold when she had time to finish it.
"Good-by, little wife" he sad, draw
Ing her to him. "I'll send up something
for Thanksgiving and see Mrs. Murphy
about coming to help you tomorrow.
Don't do much extra work, for there will
be just ourselves. How I wish we could
have gone to the old home. Still I feel
like giving thanks, Edith, for my home,
my babies, and you"
Words like these are usually sweet to
q wife. But Edith had been kept awake
the greater part Of the night by a teeth
Ing baby, 40 she replied YEARLY, Get
whatever you like. Perhaps I should feel
thankful If we were rich"
II hope we may be some day." Hiram
began, but she interrupted him impa-
tiently.
"Some day! When I am old and gray.
It is o / want the things money can
buy, ~lu1uries for my babies, leisure for
you and me, time to develop my nature.
Well, I'll postpone my Thanksgiving till
I have something to give thanks for.
In spite Of her fippant words, Edith
chung for a moment to her husband. His
face was grave, but he whispered ten
derly, my darling" and going out at
tempted to close the door softly behind
him.
But the sharp November wind caught
1t from his hand and it slammed so
loudly that Faye started up with a fret
full cry. AT the same moment Maude
managed to upset a glass of water for
which she had been reaching and added
her cries to Faye's.
Thankful, indeed" Edith said, MS af-
ter a few moments of alternate soothing
and scolding she succeeded in quieting
both children. She sat down at the sit
ting room window with Faye In her
arms and looking at the house across the
way.
The nurse is dressing little Bernice
Ashley" she thought. II can see her.
And there is the cook at the door giving
the grocer boy his orders. Mrs. Ashley
was at a ball last night. She is sleeping
this morning. undisturbed by work or
children. Plenty Of money, three ser
wants, the entrance into cultivated So
ciety, yes, I'm sure Mrs. Ashley can
truly observe Thanksgiving"
"oh, I fear I'm wicked she went on
q Faye nestled her curly head on her
mothers shoulder. But I'm go tired of
being poor. OF course. I appreciate my
husband, my babies, and my cosy home.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
Her Neighbors' Blessings
by HOPE DARING.
'Why, Edith"

''ryhy, Edith"
"What is itT" Mrs. Matthews asked as
she resugared the oatmeal Of Maude, the
larger n of the twins.
y 1.-THE day after tomorrow is Thanks
giving. Had you forgotten it?"
Edith Matthews paused before reply
Ing to her husbands question. The pause
might have been accounted for by the fact
that Mabel, the other twin, insisted that
her oatmeal should likewise be ~resugared.
After attending to this Mrs. Matthews
said listlessly, mo, I had not forgotten
1t. But it doesn't make any difference
anyway"
What, Thanksgiving not make any
difference? Why, Edith, what is the
matter?" and Hiram Matthews set down
his coffee u and stared at his wife.
She shrugged her shoulders. "Is 1t the
dinner o mean? Well, send UP what
ever you like. AS to the real spirit of
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
aRAnDPA,s THANKSGIVING.

While the Autumn days are calling,
Calling, calling, sad and dreari
FROM the trees the leaves are railing,
Falling, falling. brown ana scar;
Other days ] can recali--
Many a bright and happy rail-
But as Memory brings them back again with
soft and hallowed charm,
There's perhaps no thought so dear
At this season of the year =,
As the thought Of old Thanksgiving Gays at
Grandpa's on the farm. r.
Even tho 1t might be showing,
Showing, showing, fast and long,
And November winds be blowing,
Blowing, observation-disclosures song
Safe, at Grandpa's-from the storm,
Ali was pleasant, bright and warm
Oh, how much there was for dinner; more
to eat when we were through
And SO good-such chicken pies!
Lips are moist, as well as eyes,
A. I think of old Thanksgiving days with
Grandpa and Aunt Lou.
And the songs we then were singing,
Singing, singing, long ago,
Through the glad, sad past coming ringing,
Ringing, ringing, sweet and low;
These. with legen6s that were told
On Thanksgiving days of old,
A. we gathered, bound together by loves
sweet and magic charm
These the heart shall still hold dear,
Tho the loved ones be not near,
Who SO much enjoyed Thanksgiving day at
Grandpa's on the farm
Twentieth Century Farmer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

These are just common blessings, though,
every one has them and some so many
Others"
The next day Edith was sitting by the
window waiting for her husbands COM
ing. Mrs. Murphy had just gone home,
and in the pantry was the turkey all
ready for the oven, mince and pumpkin
pies, cranberry tarts, and a dainty rose
cake.
The table was laid for tea in the din
ing room. When Hiram came there would
be only the oysters to cook. Little Faye
was asleep, while Maudie and Mabel were
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
ITCHING RASH 10 YEARS.

tHtEn1MTLEWl NF.4Ne4y NHEHr afEeaH1H
Girls Rash Spread md Grew Worse
Under s~pecialist's Care-Perfect
Cured by Cuttcura Remedies.
"yyhen my daughter was a baby she
had a breaking ont behind the ears.
The doctor said that she would out
grow it. and It did get somewhat bet
ter Until she was about fifteen years
old. and after that she could get moth
Ing that would drive It away. She was
always applying something ! n the way
OF salycs. 1t troubled her behind the
knees, opposite the elbows, back Of the
neck and ears, under the chin, and
then it got on the face. That was
about three years ago. She took treat
ment with a specialist and seemed to
get worse all the time. We were then
advised to try the Cuticura Remedies.
and now I don't see any breaking out.
~. Curley. lilo Sixteenth st, Bay
City, Mich, May 20, 1906"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

Bernice's hands in hers. II don't believe
you understand" she went on. rs it
possible we have lived so near for three
months and you never knew that Mr.
Ashley had them times whenever he went
on q spree! The mistress was watching
for him too, but he most caught her.
On, how TERRIBLE" Edith cried. HE
might have killed her.
lie came precious near it when this
papy was three months old. He knocked
her downstairs. Thsre, there. DEAR Tor
little Bernice was cryiag.
Let me get her a glass of warm milk"
and Edith hurried away.
Wnen she returned she had resained
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
Encournrinr Him.

Miss Bub-bub-Bright," began
Stutterton, will you hub-bub-be M
m-my-er. that is, I lul-lul-loye-"
Really" Interrupted Miss Bright,
.you must give me time to consider,
Mr.. St~utterton. In the meantime per-
haps You will be able to say it"-Phil-
adclphia Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

her composure. She noticed Norah's ten
derness with the child and also noticed
what a wan little face it was that turned
away from the milk to watch Maude and
Mabel.
The child was dressed in a pink CASH
mere trimmed with costly lace. There
were a couple of rings on her tiny hand.
But Edith turned from these details to
study the peculiar look in the dull blue
eyes. .. .
rs she ill.," she asked gently. Her
eyes are so heavy"
They're always so,'' Nora answered
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
state u Ohio. cry II Toledo. Luc.. ceu.

ty. S..
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he II
senior partner Of the Arm OF i. J. Cheney 4
Co.. doing business In the City of Toledo,
County Gnd state aforesaid, and that said
orM will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
s:arrh that nnpot be cured by the nse Of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J.. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, thin 9Th day of December, A. ID.
1850. a. w. GLEASON,
(Sea1.J Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Il taken internally,
nd acts directly on the blood and mucous
Nrfaces Of the systeHn. Send for testimo-
0ials, fres. FL. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o..
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Tsks Hau's Family Fills for constipation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

Are you ready, dear?"
TN one minute, darling"
"Matrimony does not dispeI our illu-
sions.' he muttered as he lit a cigar.
Before we were married I thought ev-
cry moment had to wait for her was
an eternity, and SOS Il turned out to
be."-Baltimore American.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
Would Proht by II.

vicarII am % glad your dear
daughter is better. I was greatly
pleased to see her In church this morn
ing, and shortened the services on pur-
pose for her.
Mother of Dear Daughter-Thank
you, Vicar. shall hope to bring her
every Sunday now!-Punch.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
A Dinerence.

"You seem like a pretty good sales
man." said the merchant. "Why don't
you come with us?'
II will" replied the salesman of the
rival house, If you'll give me what I
want"
"Oh. I couldn't do that; but I'll give
you what you Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

Old Reliable,

Mrs. Oatbin-How'd them turkeys ye
was traisin' fur Thanksgivin' turn out,
81?
Mr.. Corncrib-WalI. the last one we
he'd died in July, but we're goin' t heT
some prime pork sausage.-Puck.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
Cutters.

Citiman-Aren't any of you suburb
antics preparing to grow anything In
your gardens this Year,
Subbubs-Well, there's one thing
most of us have grown already.
Citiman-Indeed? What's that?
SubbubsETired-Philadelphi Press
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

The London physicians discovery
that scars may be prevented or re-
moved by cutting the skin slantwise In
stead Of vertically is pronounced ono
OF the most Important Of recent -
vancss In
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22

1t is an inspiring thought that of a great people, with common accord, Of
fering prayers Of thanks to the GNer Of All Things. 1t is lot a matter of
creed, not q matter If faith, but a universal ground upon which all vi
meet and participate, n % matter what the form Of worship may be. Chris
tan, Jew, Mohammedan, whatsoever creed a man holds to- he acknowledges
the sovereignty of a Supreme Being, and on this, u Thanksgiving day, he
utters his gratitude for all that which the Omnpotent las don fol him and
his fellows in this great glorious land of ours.
History records nothing 50 august among the institutions of men as this
festival 1t is Is though the people, with n impulse, sought communion
with the Divine at easto once in each year, that the whole nation nay walk
with Cod n not forget that there is One mighter than President and DO
Htical parties tow whom thanks are due and from whom all things spring.
And, surely, there have beer few Thanksgiving days in or hstoryv he
is upon u.s.. Let 49, then, observe the day in it's proper spirit nc show or
appreciation Of the. infinite good things that the Author Of All has permitted
us to enjoy. Let usm make it, from ne INC o the country to the other, a real
day OF thanksgiving-The Sunny South.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY.

THANKSGIVING DAY is peculiarly American, noo,,
iarly our own. No other nation on earth hne . ~,
day like it, probably no other nation would have evo,
conceived such a holiday. 1t is American all tbe ,ro
through--in spirit, and in the chief item of tbo biu ~
fare, to-wlt: the noble American turkey.
Thanksgiving day was originally an agricultural
festival and its celebration was confined to the mar,
ticular locality in which it originated. But to-day it
Is national. Every true American man. woman or
child, loves this glad day, In which a people pours
out its thanks to the Almighty for the bounteous
blessings vouchsafed during the preceding twelve
month.
To-day our thanks are not merely for good crops
but for the peace of our country among the nations
of the world, for the prosperity of every line of
business and industry, for the freedom from pesti-
lence, and the various and sundry other blessings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-03
Why BARRIERS Get Tired

nF course, 1t VIII he said that II is because
~ they walk a long distance around their
chairs. Perhaps that helps 10 make them
tired but have YOU ever counted the number
OF little strokes q barber makes when he IS
shaving vouS II not. the next time YOU g
into q shop to get shaved do 50. You will
have to pay the closest attention, a when
the barber IS finishing up he takes SO many
short strokes with his razor and takes them So
rapidly that You VIII have difficulty IN getting
your mind TO act quickly enough 10 count
them
However, the average barber makes from
four TO seven hundred strokes for each shave
Suppose that q barber -haves twenty people
in a dav. At that rate, allowing hVc hundred
and fIftv strokes as an average number. q bar
Der would make eleven Thousand distinct vol
uutary strokes with ms night hand IL - day s
work.
The most curious thing about II is that not
one barber n Il hundred has any idea Of the
amount Of physical effort expended ia shaving
q man OF course. thcv know they get tired.
and when YOU ask them why they nearly al
wavs answer that they have 10 walk So lar
about Their chairs
Of thetcu barber the writer asked about the
number Of stroke they made II shaving "a man,
not one guessed within two hundred strokes
enough The nearest estimate was made 10y
an English barber who st j al three hundred.
The Others. with the exception 81 one. guessed
from seventy-iive 70 TWO hundred and nifty.
The last man asked wa German bow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-03
Still More Prosperity Coming

THE systematic movement now on foot ade-
quately 10 improve the Mississippi Valley
vast system 81 waterways VIII add immensely
10 the Valleys wealth. prosperity. prestige.
Great Valley are 1ust waking up 10 the tact
that God IN His infinite wisdom and benctI-
CenCe, never Voucisaied 10 any other people
such ii magnificent system OF WATERWAYS as He
has given to them. and that no people ever So
signaly failed to improve them for al they
were worth In ms great speech before the
81 Louis river and harhor convention Henry
+ Ralney OF Illinois predicted that men would
before long behold the amazing spectacle Of
an American battle ship going from the Gulf
10 Chicago 10y way Of the Mississippi River
the Illinois River. and the Chicago Drainage
Canal He also confidently predicted nine feet
OF water from Pittsburgh 10 Cairo. nine feet
on the upper Mississippi. and fourteen feet
from 81. Louis TO the Gull Add To- these the
improvement Of the Missouri and other great
rivers together with the building OF the Lake
Erie & Pittsburgh Canal. and there Will come
such an impetus TO commerce IN the Mlssls-
sippi Valley and such a cheapening OF freight
rates VIII multiply both the population and
wealth OF that vast region many fold before tins
new century Is old.
From the earliest settlements west Of the
Aleghenies the Mississippi River has been
potent factor IN our affairs The InVlncIbc
determination OF the western tTontlersmcn t.
have free water access 10 the Gulf was what
induced Thomas jefferson 10 make the LoulsI-
ana Purchase the most stupcndouS tranSaC-
ton IN real estate suggested on earth since the
devil took the Savior L. the top OF high noun
tam and offered Him the dominion 81 the world
10 fall down and worship him. Even al tins
late day II makes patriots blood run faster
70 read IetfcrSon's sentence The Mississippi
must flow unvexed and untettered u the sea
Il was the determination Of the people Of the
upper Valley that the lower Mississippi should
not be owned by another nation, which con
S0lidated them IN favor Of the Union lar more
than any other cause They proposed that
the Great River, like the Union, should forever
remain one and Indlvlsbe-
In the centuries Vet 10 be America viii dom
mate the world. and the Mississippi Valley VIII
dominate America.