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The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Dangerous.

From the Nashville American.
What's the matter with that graft
err"
Pneumonia"
How did he get it,
Why, haven't you heard it,"
Heard nothing
Caught cold when he was exposed"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
As Between Children.

Tottle-say. do you know what a
table dhote dinner is?
Dottie-Yes. You pay a dollar and
take wha they give you.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Lend. In Church BeII..

There have been over $4,000 church
bells cast in Troy N Y. since the first
foundry was built there in 1925.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
~ INC IItnlutlll-
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Sa,~rafarx If Sfarc

Extracts from President Lincolns letter to James
c. ConkIing August ls 1853
His tribute to the colOred troops
II the proclamation is not valid in law. il
needs no retracton 4 il is valid 1t cannot be re-
tracted, any more than the dead be brought
10 life.
There was more than year and hssf Of trial TO
suppress the rebellion before the proc mation was
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

1851. and Burnside modified his troops
the next year for the invasion OF North
Carolina Here jefferson Davis, Presi-
dent of the fallen Confederacy. was i'm
prisoned until Horace Greeley defed pub
lie sentiment and went on his bond.
New York will need 100000 of this $50
oO0.OOo- The Long Island Sound entrance
on the east and the eastern and south
ern approaches need greater protection
for the S.50O000 people within the city
gates and for the city's fabulous wealth.
The Delaware River Will have nearly A.
million for further defenses. for Philadel-
phia is almost as defenseless now as when
the English, under Howe. took the city
over a century and "A quarter ago Eleven
years ago the Philadelphia Manufacture
ers' Club petitioned Congress 70 offer bet
ter protection TO the 100000 people and
S. O00. 100000 of property that lay in the
land to which her harbors hold the key
Baltimore is to have something over a
million dollars for further protection than
that offered by the Chesapeake Bay forfi-
fications. Baltimore did not have the hu-
initiation of Washington in 1914, and the
flag fioated over Fort McHenry 70 be an
inspiration for the national hymn, but for
many years the guns have been silent
Pensacola and Mobile Bay viii each need
over million, and the defense Of the
Mississippi viii call for stiI another mil
lion. Nearly 100000 viii be needed for
the Pacific coast defenses, as recommend
ed by the board. Estimates for complet-
ing the coast defense show that 81, 900 900
must go for more land needed. over s.. 500. =
600 for the breakwater in Chesap eake
Bay; over $5o0,oOe for four cable boats,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Rec

f. f. Gardner and wife and Mr.
Coddlngton and wife spent a couple
of days at Pierre last week, and
were greatly pleased with the sights
of the capital city.
Nit" Smith and family spent a
few hours in Rec Heights Tues.
They will return to their home in
Omaha Friday.
Miss Mildred Elfrink is out from
Chicago, visiting her brothers and
old friends. She will accompany her
sister Mrs Smith to Omaha. thence
to Chicago where she will attend
school another year.
During the rain storm last Sun
day morning lightning struck the
chimney of Mrs Laccoss' house tear
ing it to peices. and damaging the
house greatly. Mrs Laccoss and
Miss Bell we're rendered unconscious
for a while, but are all right now.
Miss Ada Clark from Iowa, is Wis
iting her sister Mrs Archie Laccoss.
An exhibition of moving pictures
was given here last week, nearly
everyone in town attended.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Notice $1,000 Reward

We, the undersigned, as the exc
cutive committe of the Citizens Lea
que of Miller S. OAK, do hereby Of
fer $4,000 reward to any person or
persons furnishing information lead
ing to the arrest and conviction of
any person or persons, for selling,
furnishing or giving away intoxicat-
ing liquors illegally within the limits
of the City of Miller S. Oak. Said
reward to be paid in cash as soon
as conviction can be secured.
o. w. Butterfield
G. HI. Carroll
G. C. Briggs
E. j. Miller
w. F. Raffety
Executive Committee Of the Citi-
zens League of Miller, S. d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

The Washington Springs base ball
team. composed of good amatuers
and local semi-professionaI players,
have started upon an eastern tour
as an attraction. They represent
themselves to be western cowboys.
and hope to make some money play
ing local teams in towns and cities
on their route. The Indian ball
team. the cowboy bail team, the
negro ball team, ETC.. etc., have all
been tried time and again with
Indifferent success. AS ball players,
the Springs team are good ones-for
home consumption but If they get
into a real ball community the
youngsters win be surprised to see
how easy it is to be outclassed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

On Tuesday the editor of the
PRESS again received the unwelcome
message in a little yellow envelope
that comes to us all sooner or later.
1t was from Cambridge, Ohio. and
announced the death of William
Bushfield, an only brother, aged 62
years. He gave four years of his
boy-hood life to his country in the
civil war, and contracted ailments
that remained with him through life.
His death leaves a sister and TIE
writer out Of a family of nine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Notice

Regular Teachers public examina-
tions will be held in South Dakota
on the following named dates of
1907.
First Examination August Is, 16,
for all grades of certificates.
Second Examination September
18th and 18th for state, first, second
and third grades and primary certi-
ficates.
Third Examination-Octobe 18th
and 18th for first, second and third
grades, only.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures
21st and 22nd for first, second and
third grades, only.
All applicants at the above named
examinations will be required to
pass in drawing and on separate
questions in South Dakota History.
All of the above named examina-
tons will be held in the court room
at Miller in Hand county and will
begin at nine a. m. on the opening
day of each examination.
Under the new law the manu-
scripts are to be sent to the state
department for marking.
MARGARET DUTHIE, Co. Supt.
By order of the State Department
of Education. 33t6
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

There is now over five millions of
dollars in the permanent school and
public lands fund of South Dakota,
and considerable land still unsold
that is daily increasing in value. In
the course of time South Dakota's
great school fund. and annual dis
tribution of interest, will attract
people with children to educate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
To the Public

Miller So. Oak. Aug. z '07
This is to certify that my house
which was lately damaged by light
ming was insured in the National Nut
ual Fire ms. Co. of Omaha, Neb., j.
C. McCool agent. Said loss was
properly adjusted and settled to my
entire satisfaction and | take pleas
ure in recommending said company
and agent to my friends and neigh
bors or others who appreciate prompt
and liberal treatment.
Esther Stevens
and A. Stevens
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
RECEIPTS FROM
STATE LANDS

The lease funds received by the
state land department for the
fiscal year ending July first amount
ed to $2O7. 649. 81, the largest part of
this coming from the common school
leases. The number of acres rented
in Hand county was Al, $40, the in
come from this amounting to S.
1G7. 20.
The report gives a larger acreage
west of the river than ever leased in
past years, with the demand such
that there are but few tracts left un-
leased in the large counties over
there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
CITY CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENT
Presbyterian Church

Rev. c. Howard CRUDE, Pastor.
Preaching service every Sunday
morning at II and next Sunday in
st. Lawrence at IL M.
Sunday Bible School at 1880 in st
Lawrence and at IL m. in Miller.
Church prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at Miller at 500
Christian Endeavor each place
every Sunday evening at TOO.
All are cordially invited to attend
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Some statistican has figured out
that only n person in a hundred
with express appreciation for the
pleasant things said about them by
their home newspaper while the
other ninety nine will throw a whole
column Of silent contempt over a lit
tie word or item that don't suit them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Announcement is made at Sioux
Falls that the insurgent wing of the
republican party has purchased a
controlling interest in the Sioux
Falls Daily Press. This matches up
the Argus-Leader. the stalwart pa
per Of that city. In Aberdeen the
Daily News represents the stalwarts
and the Daily American the insurg-
ents. These dailies are drawing the
lines for next years scrap yer state
politics which promises to be lively.
The faction leaders are too bitter to
compromise. and will have to fight
it out.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
E~vangelicaI Church

Services next Sunday rs follows
Sunday school at IL
Preaching at Glendale II A. M.
Preaching at Corrin 300 p. M.
Preaching at Miller at 500 P. M
Every one cordially invited.
J. D. Mdsser. Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

We loan on real estata and chattle
security. Buy good notes, pay 5 per
cent on time deposits, will give you
the best of attention. Call and see
us on the east side of Main street
where we are nicely located.
SO If Citizens State Bank
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Secretary Taft, the supposed fav-
orite of President Roosevelt, form
ally opened his campaign for the
republican nomination for President
in a speech at Columbus, Ohio, Mon
day. He discussed the railroad rate
law, opposed government ownership,
favored revision of the tariff, and
defended President Roosevelt and
his policies.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

The Christian Scientists Of this
city hold regular Sunday and mid
week services at the home of Mrs S,
v. Christ. Third Street. Sunday Ii
q. m. Wed 7:30 p. m. All wishing
to attend will be welcome.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

w. ID. Haywood's treatment in
Chicago illustrates that city's Cos
mopolitan character. Members of a
city club were offended by the pres
ence of an undesirable citizen"
while a body of socialists in a public
park gave him an ovation and Kissed
at the name of Roosevelt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

What a wonderful country this is,
and what a marvellous prosperity it
enjoys-in the face Of business han
dicaps like the telegraphers strike!
And scarcely a year passes but what
some branches of business and enter
prise are tied up.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Mrs Myrtle Hagen and children
departed today for Illinois. where
she will join her husband. Mr. and
Mrs Hagen expect 10 remain in this
country a year before resuming their
missionary work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Miss Lizzie Strut returned last
week from Nebraska, where she has
been the guest of her sister for some
time. She was accompanied home
by a sister of Mrs Struts, who will
remain for a short visit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

DR.. j. &. Parsons, Ocultist and
Aurist, of Brookings. will be at Ho-
tel Henshaw on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Glasses fitted. 37t2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Buy a wagon if you need one. but
buy the only wagon that has the
manufacturers guarantee printed
upon it. The Genuine T. G. Mandt,
sold by the st Lawrence Lbr. Co. 81
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Judge c. M. Carroll departed last
week for Bismark, N. ID. where he
will attend the wedding Of James
Pinkham and Miss Ada Davis, both
well known to the people of Miller.
where they formerly resided.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

TAKEN UP-One bay horse, three
years old, both hind feet and one
front foot white, weight 900. Call
on f. VI. Dunn, Miller, S. D.. 37t3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Faulkton has one merchant who
carries three full pages in the Faulk-
ton Advocate to advertise his goods
and prices. He thinks that is the
way to get business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

The following Ears Of stock were
shipped from Miller Saturday: BY
Mr. Grove, l car horses to Pennsyl-
vania; | a hogs by George Bottch-
err to Sioux City; 2 cars cattle by MI
Fullerton to Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

If you contemplate buying a
Threshing Machine it will pay you to
figure with me before placing your
order. soft j. A. LOOMS,
ST.. Lawrence, Agent for Buffalo
Pitts Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Gus Gallagan returned Saturday
from Clayton, Mimi, where he was
managing a lumber yard for a cou-
pie Of weeks. He resumed his posi-
ton in the Laird Norton yards of
this CITY
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

These Millerites attended the an
nual meeting of the state druggists
association at Huron last week, O..
H. Collins and wife, A. Jamison and
wife. DR.. w. II. Lane and wife.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Prof. C. V. Gilliland of Oak. Yves
ieyan University, Mitchell, will
speak at the M. +. church next Sum
day morning. His address will be
in the interests of the college. He
will also speak at Moncur and st.
Lawrence at the usual service hours.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Mr. Cherry of Sioux Falls vas a
business visitor in the city Wednes-
day. Mr. Cherry represents the
Sioux Falls Press, and is gathering
material for a write up of Miller in
his naner
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Don't Buy a Buggy,
Don't Buy a q

Without first looking over Halbow-
er and Waite's large stock and get
ting their liberal prices and terms.
35tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Sanford Dodge and troupe pre-
scented "The Three Musketeers" at
the opera house last Thursday night.
Dodge himself, is quite we'll known
here, being a regular visitor each
season. He was thought by many to
have improved greatly in his art this
time although he was weak physically
having just been in the hospital with
a siege Of rheumatism.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

If you need a loan to complete the
purchase of that adjoining quarter
call on E. F. Waite, at the Hand Co.
State Bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

See d. A. Mccoy and get prices on
all kinds of patent roofing. from
Sl.50 pr. 50. up. 22tt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Lost, one red SOW pig 2 months
old. Frank Coquillette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

OPPORTUNITIES
FIVE CENTS PER LINE

1fyou have anything to sell, or II you de
sire to buy anything, a three or four line
notice In the PRESS will bring results.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Afull car load of vehicles, includ-
ing latest styles in top buggies, sur
reys and spring wagons. lust receiv-
ed at Halloween & Waite's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

l want to buy some good quarters
OF Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller. If
G. HI. Carroll.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
no OUTSIDE ~sUBsCRIBEns

A colored pencil mark over
thu paragraph IL notice thatyour ,
subscription expires with this Is ,
u II you desire the paper con- >
tinued 60 your address. gend o )
dollar to the Press. Miller. s. ID. y
II not paper will be discontinued 4
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Additional Local

Martin Dienslake. of Orient, was
business in Miller today.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Elegant line Of dress shoes at A.
H. Churchill's. stiff
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

See Benton about digging your
cellars or furnaces. 1t will save you
money. 36t10
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
SIS Reward

For information that will convict
any one violating the game law.
Notify me at Miller. A. S. ODER
35t3 Game Warden
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

d. A. Mccoy has the best woven
wire fence on earth, the American.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

Finest stock of clothing in Miller at
A. h.. C~hurchilfs. stiff
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22
Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing
All kinds of blacksmithing prompt

ly attended to at reasonable rates.
An expert h~orseshoer on hand to
suit the customer with any work
desired, guaranteed, and at right
prices. Corner Main and 4th streets
2Otf L. J. Jewett.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

FOR SALE-One pony. one two-seat
spring wagon, n set double har-
ness 35t3@ Henry Erb.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

For good things to eat go to A. H.
Churchill's. stiff
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-08-22

For SALE OR RENT-One half in
terest in a IA horse power threshing
machine rig. Chas. Halbig
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-24
FavoRs LIMITATION.
Work Of the Special Agents Severed,
Condemned by House.

Washington. Feb. 23.-The house In
committee OF the whole placed Itself
on record In favor OF limiting the pow
err by special agents of the department
of the interior. BY a vote OF 1Oi &c
II Il passed an amendment offered by
Mr. Moade.l Of Wyoming WHICH re
stricts the use OF the appropriation
bill TO pay the salaries OF such agents
In the two hours OF debate speeches
were made by MessSs. Lacey Of Iowa
Mann OF Illinois. Gaines OF Tennessee
and others.
The work Of the special agents was
severely condemned. and the orders
OF the president regarding final proof
of homestead criticised as working un
necessary hardships upon settlers.
Mr.. Clark OF Florida offered reso
luton calling upon the secretary oil
war for a statement as 10 the cost
OF the Philippines since their acqui
sition by the United States. but II was
defeated 1853 to 1876.
The house passed 800 senate private
pension bills In thirty minutes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-24

After senator Bailey Finishes rsstL
mony We Makes . Speech.

After senator bailey Finishes rsstL
mony Hs Makes . Speech.
Austin. Feb. 23.-After Senator BAL.
ley concluded his testimony he 10
clarcd himself innocent OF any wrong.
doing and. announced his purpose Of
proceeding to Washington and beins
sworn In for his second senatorial
term.
All but two OF the house committee
voted to end the investigation. There
were six Of tho senate committee pres.
ent and the vote was q tie--three 20
three. II was decided to take another
vote Saturday.
The full transcript OF the case. II
given would about all 1000 pages OF
the Journal
McGregor moved that the committee
adjourn 20 . o'clock Monday morning
for the purpose OF making its final
findings.
Cobbs said he could not be present
Monday and urged that action be made
at once.
Chairman O'Nea insisted that
prompt action should be taken. as Sen
ator Bailey was In q hurry 10 20 to
Washington.
Robertson said that the report Of
the proceedings would make 2.300
typewriter pages. and he suggested
that II be cut down TO actual testi.
mony.
McGregor wanted every line OF tho
proceedings In the record. but he was
willing to blue pencil some OF the ar.
guments.
Bailey said that II would be seven
days befofe the end OF the present
congress and II was very probable that
there would be an extraordinary ses.
sion OF the senate. II am going To be
there. he said lie protested against
prolonging the investigation and said
the committee was as able 10 Judge
OF the evidence as any jury. You can
decide this afternoon what you want
to do and then the subcommittee can
draft the report. | want to leave In
time TO take the oath of Office There
is no doubt about that. shall leave
about the last day OF this month" he
said. Robertson suggested that sub.
committee be appointed 10 10 over the
testimony. and while this is being done
Bailey could go on TO Washington aud
come back again.
DO you think want TO go into the
senate with the charges against me?'
he said. Il object To any OF the testi.
mony being taken out" At this june
ture Senator Bailey announced that he
was going TO retire from the commit.
tee room. III you want me you can
send for me-" he said
Jones suggested that the resolution
Elm the house. the charges OF Mr.. Cooke
and the evidence introduced be put In
the record
Cooke insisted that he had some
uncertain and underlined" interest In
the matter. but he insisted that the
record be published IN full.
Waffle was In favor Of doing just
what the Legislature said for them to
do. which was to publish the evil
| dence."
Odell said he would like to be heard
n the proper time regarding the prop
osition to file Cookies protest.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-24
MEDAL FOR COOKE.
Roekwall People Ask Representative
Cox 10 Present u.

Austin. Feb. 23.-Representative Cox
of Rockwell county received the fol
lowing from his county;
Hon. j. d. Cox. Austin. Tex.-Dear
Sir and Friend: We send you by reg
,stered letter a gold medal. which we
wish you would present to Hon. W. A.
Cooke OF Texas Tell him what you
think best. We send this In honor for
what he has been doing for the people
of Texas. Cooke Is the genuine stun.
I send you list or partial list Of con.
tributors. Please answer as soon rs
YOU get the registered letter. which
contains the gold medal Yours truly
1T. L. KEYS"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-24
COUPLE CONFER.
"My Dear, Brave little Wife," Cal
Harry X. Thaw.

MY ScaEs brave -''>'~
Harry X. Thsw.
New York. Feb. e3.--Tombs' holiday
rules were relaxed Friday and Mrs
Thaw was permitted to call On her
husband. One OF his attorneys was
also present. On Thursday II was said
that the young woman was ON tho
verge of illness. and hat a cup Of
brother had been hS tnly substance
for two days. she. so weakened
as the result Of heF dens experience
that she retired Immediately upor
reaching her apartments. and did moi
rise TIL late Friday.
Il was well after noon when AIRS
Thaw arrived at the prison. she wai
accom- panied by Daniel O'Reilly. ont
Of her husbands counsel. and waf
shown at once into the consultation
room. There had been reports In some
Of the early editions OF the newspa
pers Friday TO the effect that Tnaw
was himself in a bad physical condt
ton, but when he appeared 10 greet n's
wife he declared he was feeling excep
tionally well and was enjoying MS
usual vigorous health. As Thaw rush
ed into the conference room he Clasp
ed his wife In his arms. saying: MY
dear, brave little wife.
The two talked together for Ions
while. and then Mr. O'Reilly was call
ed into the conference.