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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
MORTALITY REPORT
CONSUMPTION AND PNEUMONIA
HEAD DEATH LIST.
Statistics Show That the Greatest
Number Of Deaths From Lung
Trouble Occur in Winter.

The Bureau of Census has published
for the United States for the five cal
endar years 1900 TO 1904.
AS shown in the table, tuberculosis
OF the lungs and pneumonia were by
far the leading causes of death. The
greatest number of deaths from lung
trouble occur during the winter
months. old are so prolific of lung
trouble that they should not be neg
lected. Persons with weak lungs
should be especially careful.
a noted authority on lung trouble
advises that as Soon as a cold is con
tracted the following simple treatment
should be given. The ingredients can
be purchased from any prescription
druggist at small cost and easily pre-
pared In your own home. 1t is said to
be so effective that it will break up a
cold in t%wenty-four hours and cure any
cough that is durable.
Take one-half ounce Virgin Oil of
II (Pure), two ounces of Glycerine
and eight ounces OF good Whisky.
b'NHc "'il oid Idht III lcdSJOOlIU vi
doses every four hours.
BE sure that the Virgin Oil of Pine
(Pure) is in the original half-ounce
walls. which are put up expressly for
druggists to dispense. Each vial is Sc
cnrely sealed in a round wooden case.
with engraved wrapper. with the name
Virgin Oil of Pine acknowledgements
teed under the Food and Drugs Act,
June 80, 1906. prepared only by Leach
Chemical Co, Cincinnati, O.-plainly
printed thereon. There are many rank
limitations of Virgin Oil of Pine CPure)
winch are put out under various
names, such as Concentrated Oil of
Pine, Pine Balsam, etc. Never accept
these as a substitute for the Pure Vir-
gin OH Of Pine, as they will invariably
produce nausea and never effect the
desired result.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

had died within a week of
each other, and here, in the
cypress grove by the river, they we're
buried. There would be no more fit
ting place for the marriage of their
daughter to be solemnized. Margie
neither opposed nor approved the plan.
She did not oppose anything. She was
passive, almost %apathetic.
The admiring dressmakers and milli-
ners came and went, fitting and meas
uring, and trying IN their tasteful crea-
lions, but without eliciting any signs of
interest or pleasure from Margarie Har-
rison. She gave no orders, found no
fault; expressed no admiration nor it's
opposite. 1t was all the same to her.
The bridal dress came home a few
days before the appointed day. 1t was
a superb affair, and Margarie looked
like a queen in it. 1t was of white
satin, with a point lace overskirt;
looped at intervals with tiny bouquets
of orange blossoms.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
His AVERAGE.

winter has many drawbacks" said
Henry ]. Woodhouse, the noted Inc.
teorologist in Washington, and not
least of these is the winter fog that
drops down SCOT upon mems faces.
Some day we shall dissipate this fog
with electricity, but the day Is dis.
tant."
Mr.. Woodhouse smiled.
I'm a restaurant, on a recent foggy,
sooty day, l couldn't resist leaning
over and whispering to a well dressed
man at the next table:
Excuse me, sir, but there's a specls
Of SCOT on your nose.
The man smiled agreeably.
"tNo,' he said. No. hat isn't SCOT.
1t Is a peculiar kind of mole and you
are the seventh man since breakfast to
ask me to wash 1t off. My average for
foggy days is ten
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
Exchange Birthday Gift..l

The Prince Of Wales and the Due de
Charities have just exchanged birthday
presents, according to their custom OF
many years past, as their birthdays fall
on the same day. The Orleans prince
is the elder by a year. however. The
prince sent the duke a fine gum. while
the dukes souvenir to the prince wa
. gold cigarette case.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
A Little Too Much

Miss knox-Yes, he actually said
your cheeks We're like roses.
Miss Passay (coyly delighted)-Oh.
come. now. that's laying it on pretty
thick.
Miss Knox-Yes. he remarked about
that. too.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
To Memory Dear.

n Governess-Did you visit the
Louvre while you were in Paris,
ma'am?
Mrs. Newcoyne-I forget; did we.
John?
Mr.. Newcoyn-Why, / don't see how
you can possibly forget that place,
Jane. That's where you had your
pocket picked.-Puck.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

HERE was some
thing inexpressgbly
soothing in the Sc
renity Of the night.
Arch felt it's inf1u-
ence. The hot
olo died out of his
cheek. his pulse
beat slower, he lift
ed his eyes to the
purple arch of the
summer Sky
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

Garfield Tea, an absolutely pure and eff.
iectlve laxative! Made of Herbs. Take It
to purify the blood, to overcome constipa.
ton and to eradicate rheumatism and
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
CHAPTER WILL

II. lRE NL4N QdQ
decided that the
marriage of his
ward should take
place at Harrison
Park, the old coun-
try seat of the Har-
risons, on the Hud-
son. Here NJ a r
carries parents had
lived always in the
summer. here thew
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
Worse and Worse.

Father (sighing)-These ten years
have | been waiting in the hope that
my wife would give up playing the
piano.
Friend-Well, and now?
Father-Now my three daughters
play.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

STATE OF Quo. CITY or TOLEDO, IS.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner OF the firm of f. j. CHESHY d. Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay the sum Of
ONE DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARaH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed III my pres.
ence, this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1856.
w., a. w. GLEASON,
@ NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
i. j. CHENEY & CO, TOLEDO, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
Perfectly Safe.

You don't mean to tell me you
called Jim Jeffries a liar?"
That's exactly what I did"
What did he say"
Il don't know. He was in San Fran
sisco at the time. l was in Chicago.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

Face powder has put more men
down and out than gunpowder.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
= to II days or money refunded. sic.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

Unpleasant truths always please g
lot of people whom they do not con
Germ.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08

No man will criticise your singing az
long as you sing his praise.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-03-08
VII.

r@ HERE was some
Evening star., 1907-08-01

II you want work read the want columns
nf The Star,
Evening star., 1907-08-01
LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD
OF A. z. LAKENAN
THIS AFTERNOON.

The funeral of A. Y. Lakenan, late chie1
clerk of the District engineer depart
ment. who died Tuesday afternoon at his
home 6O4 10th street southwest, took
place this afternoon from his late resi-
dence The services were conducted by
Rev Winston Bruner Of the Fifth Bap-
tfst Church, and interment was IN Glen
wood cemetery. The ritualistic services
at the grave were conducted by the
Washington Lodge. No. Is. B. p y. Elks.
of which organization Mr.. Lakenan was
member Mr.. Lakenan's wife and son
and daughter survive him.
The ElkS' quartet. composed of Messrs.
Myers. McFarlad. Holland and Roderick.
sang several hymns. at the grave.
The pallbearers were Messrs. F. P. Hall.
Richard Ryan. Franklin Bid, J. Henry
Buscher and Edward Jones.
Capt Jay ]. Morrow. Engineer Commis-
sioner issued an order today giving any
clerk in the employment of the engineer
department Of the District permission TO
attend Mr. Lakenan's funeral. and score
of the former chief clerk of the engineer
departments friends and former associ-
ates were present. Mr.. Lakenan's fr1ends
in the District building also contributed
toward purchasing a handsome Horai
piece which was sent to the family resi-
dence early this morning.
Although the Commissioners do not con-
slider it a proper time to make known Mr..
nounced today that Daniel E. Garges. pri-
vate secretary to Commissioner Morrow.
will be promoted to the place made vacant
by Mr. Lakenan's death. Mr.. Garges Is
next in line for this position. 1t means an
increase in pay of 500 year. Mr.. Garges.
however. will remain in Capt. MorroWs
office and direct his department from MS
present desk. as we'll continue to serve
as the Engineer Commissioners confiden-
tial secretary and adviser.
Mr.. Garges has always acted as chief
clerk of the engineer department in the abb
sence Of Mr.. Lakenan. and has filled that
position during the two months the latter
was sick prior to his death.
1t is also announced that E. E. Helm.
secretary to the engineer Of highways. will
be promoted to receive the salary now re-
ceived by Mr.. Garges. which is 81. $40. Pro-
motions incident to Mr. Lakenans 8 death
have not been decided upon. but the FORE
going are believed to be In the list.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
Honor for Prof. johnson.

NEW YORK. August 1.-The appoint
ment Of Prof w. G. Johnson. editor Of tho
American Agricuturst. as trustee OF
the New York state agricultural experiment
station, at Geneva, by Gov. Hughes. meets
with hearty approval. Prof. Johnson has
had extended experience as teacher. expert
menter, author and editor in agricultural
fields After leaving Cornell University. in
1S:2 he was instructor at Stanford Uni
versity. California: an assistant professor
of the University of Illinois. and chief OF
the state horticultural department OF Mary
land. where his energetic efforts greatly re-
yiyed horticultural interests in that state.
His knowledge makes him especially fitted
for the position.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
Virginian Killed by a Pig.

FARRISONBURG, Va. August 1.-George
w Altafrer. a prominent construction con-
tractor, died here yesterday, his death re-
su,t,nz from a peculiar accident. On July
Is he started to climb into pig pen to nail
on a board AS he was in the act he trod
on a pig weighing about COO pounds, which
was living down. AS he stepped on the pig
the frightened animal quickly rose. throW-
ing Mr. Altafrer backward He landed on
his head and fractured his spine. He was
in a SENT conscious condition for twenty
four hours before his death. Besides eight
brothers Mr. Altaffer leaves a widow and
one daughter Mr. Altanfer was ip his six
tieth year.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
DEFICIT FOR JULY.
Much Smaller Than Last Year, Though
the Expenditures Were Larger.

The monthly statement Of the receipts
and expenditures of the Treasury for July,
the first month of the fiscal year. shows
total receipts of s55..O6465. as compared
with S52 23s, So for .he same month of the
last fiscal year. and expenditures of $685.
S13,345, as compared with $C9.S13,I2l for
the same month Of last year. 1t is rare that
a fiscal year does not start off with def
Cit due to the heavy warrants of disburs-
ing officers. The deficit this year. however.
is much smaller than last year, although
the expenditures far exceed those of the
same month last year by $l,OOO.OOO The
receipts from the various sources during
the month were as follows: Customs, S2S.-
S3S 44S. last year S26176.74 internal reve-
nue. SO. $40. 3O4. last year SO. 1O2. 2ss; mis-
cellaneous, s., ,229. 712, last year "a, 4,O10,s69.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
THE VERSAILLES TRAGEDY.
Funeral Of n. A. Huntington Today.
Members Of American Colony Present

VERSAILLES. August 1.-The funeral Of
Henry Alonzo Huntington was held here to-
day Many members Of the American COL
ony were present. Douglas Huntington was
the only member Of the family to attend.
He has practically recovered from the
wound inflicted by his brother Henry last
Sunday night. when his sisters Elizabeth
and Edith and his brother Alonso were shot
by Henry in mad fury. The condition O
Evening star., 1907-08-01
OPERATION OF THE TURRETS.
Board Appointed to Devise Means OF
Preventing Disasters.

The acting secretary OF the navy has
appointed a board Of naval officers to ex-
anime into the question OF the construction
and operation Of turrets on the battleships
with view to the adoption Of precautions
which will prevent accidents such as re-
Gently occurred on the battleship Georgia.
Tne members Of the board are Lieut.. Com
mander Louis A. Kaiser. who has been a
turret officer on the battleship Illinois;
Lieut. Commander Carl T. Vogelgesang,
who had charge of the winning crew in the
turret aboard the battleship Wisconsin in
1904 and Lieut.. L. c. t'almer, who has
been on board the Missouri as a turret
officer.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Alleged Irregularities at the Navy
Yard,

Acting Secretary Newberry of the Navy
Department has directed lnat an invesuga-
ton be made into a charge of irregularity
in the disposition of brass cuttings and
findings at the Washington navy yard. 1t
being alleged that the contractor who pur-
chased these findings has been guilty Of
improper manipulation OF Weighing scales:
Mr. Newberry has suspended the contract
and issued an order forbidding the con-
tractor from entering any OF tine navy yards
Of the United States. The findings are sold
to the highest bidder according to the mar
ket rates and the aggregate amount ap-
proximates $4,000 yearly.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
ENGLISH BYE-ELECTION.
Success Of Liberal Labor Candidate
Unionists' Poor Prospects.

LONDON, August 1.-The bye-election for
the election of a member Of parliament OF
the north division of Staffordshire has re-
suited In the return Of Albert Stanley lib
ral-labor candidate. with the substantial
majority of 2.349 over the unionist candi-
date The seat was made vacant by the
death of Sir Alfred Billson.
The result indicates that the unioniSts
have little prospects of success at the polls.
except in constituencies where especial con-
ditions have caused a split In the liberal
labor clements.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
the well on K street closed.

the well on X street closed
Health Officer Woodward. replying to
the first two of these questions says the
records Of his office show that the water OF
the well mentioned Is contaminated with
decomposing animal matter. probably ex-
crement or sewage. and the colon 6acilli.
normal inhabitants of the intestinal tract,
are variaby present in the water. making 1t
dangerous to health; and that the writer
may copy such records relating to the
water as he may desire.
As to the COmmssloners authority in
ordering the wells closed Commissioner Mac
farland answered by saying that the Com
1nissioners have general authority over
public wells. and further 1t is their duty to
safeguard the public health.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
CLOSING PUBLIC WELLS.
District Commissioners and Health Of.
ficers Answer Questions.

The Commissioners are In receipt of a
communication from J. c. McAllister. who
asks several questions in connection with
the closing Of public wells. Mr.. McAllster
desires to know IL the water of the we'll at
10th and X streets was found to be impure:
whether or not the Commissioners will fur
nish him a copy of the analysis Of the
water and what authority the Commission
ers possess, expressed or implied, to order
Evening star., 1907-08-01
CELEBRATION NATPRovINcEToWN
Two Divisions Of Evans Fleet Will
Be Present.

The second and third divisions Of Admiral
Evans feet are to be at Provincetown.
Mass. August %. when the anniversary Of
the signing of the compact on board the
Mayfiower and the founding of Province
town is to be celebrated. These will COM
prise the battleshlps Virginia. New Jersey.
Rhode Island. Georgia. Alabama. Illinois,
Kentucky and kearsarge. lacy will be
under command OF Rear Admiral Davis
aboard his flagship. the Alabama. President
Roosevelt. who Is to deliver a speech at the
celebration, will leave Oyster Bay on the
yacht Mayfiower for Provincetown. August
ID, returning the same way after the con-
clusion of the ceremonies.
Evening star., 1907-08-01
Alonzo and Elizabeth still continues crit

lCdl.
The Protestant funeral service was read
in the church. The body will be inferred
at Notre Dame cemetery F.oral wreaths
were sent by the American embassy. the
American Chamber of Commerce and the
American Club Of Par.s. Dn the coffin of
Mr.. Huntington was laid the sword. I'M
sheathed which he carr ed when major
in the United States army. and the insignia
Of the Legion of Honor and other orders
which had been conferred upon him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-01-01
Firel Fire!

Chapter XIX, Section /, of the Town Or
dinances reads as follows: ..All barrooms,
saloons, and other places where spurious
liquors are sold, shall be closed at 10 O. clock
p. m and remain closed during the night
nor shall it be lawful to sell or give away,
or suffer to be drank any spurious or malt
liquors at such places after the hour man,
ed" Penalties. fine not not less than Sic
nor more than $40, and imprisonment not
less than one day nor more than thirty days
at the discretion of the mayor,
At every fire we have notice some
of the men get DRINK very soon after the
fire begins. These men must get it
somewhere. They could not stock up
IN advance. for they do not know when
a fire will happen. so must get it at the
time OF the fire. These men are in the
way of the fremen. often damaging
more property than the fire, besides. max
ing the time hideous with their blasphe-
my and obscenity. Hereafter / will en-
force the above ordinance at every fire
the town is inflicted with. and will go
the limit for protection to property.
GEO. T. LIGHT, Mayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-01-01
ORGANIZED 1891.
Jefferson Permanent
Building Association
Charles Foron, %. Ia.

A Local Financial Institution operating
in jefferson county only; organized for the
purpose of encouraging systematic meth
cd of accommodating a savings fund" by
small payments at regular intervals, or to
enable shareholder to own his own home
by borrowing money from the Association
and returning it in weekly or monthly pay
ments. This Association has just finished
second series of stock paying each share
holder in full $3.50 per share, upon which
was psid % cents per elk, and which net
ted each shareholder better than per cent.
on the money invested. Where shares are
taken and then withdrawn after the first
year. per cent. will be paid on amount of
money paid in. A third series of stock
will be started the FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY, payments of % cents per share
to commence January 7th, and the pnblic ia
invited to SUBSCRIBE NOW to shares IN
this series. Its officers are E. E. Cooke.
secretary and treasurer, and F. W. Brown.
attorney, either of whom will be pleased TO
enter your name for any numher of shares
wanted, from one share up. Payment of
dues will be made to E. E Cooke treasur-
eI, at Washington & Alexander's Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-01-01
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

lisi OF letters remaining In the PostOffice at
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va. ON
Saturday, Dec. %. 1906 Persons calling for
same viii be required to pay one cent for
each letter:
Miss Gertrude Mahoney, ca; George Ma
catee, John McCarty, Giles F Little. II
Jones, Miss Mamie Jackson, II r Focht,
Ralph Coates, Thurman Constable, A Pad
dock, Miss Matilda Robinson. w Rosen-
berger, Miss Richardson, Miss Carrie
Switzerland. Richard Stephenson, Roy V
Swain, Robt G Thompson, N II Zeilin Il
Co, Preston Myers. Mrs Carrie Williams.
For week ending Dec. 20, 1906.
Sarah Williams, Mrs Joel Rickel. Mrs E
Trussell, Charles Star, Miss Jessie NJ
Phillips, Mrs Joel Rickel, Mrs Emily Rob-
inson. Miss Nellie Greer. Mrs H Shade,
Miss Lula Sager. Earnest Palmer. j w Ash
by, Miss Lucy Alison, Percy L Berry. Ro-
bert Bryson, Mrs Russell Adams, Mrs Mag
gle Nutter, VI G Morecock. Mrs Daisy Nc
Carly. Simon Lee. Mrs Jennie johnson,
Sarah Jefferson. Emily Hoffman. Annie
Margaret Hall, Mrs Minnie Canes, Mary F
Young. Mrs Jessie Gray, w Bncklen, Oscar
H Boyles. + H Browning. Mrs E + Brown.
Mrs II L Spilman, Mrs f NJ q Smith, Mrs
Emma Viands. Thos Workman, Mrs. Geo.
Wyme.
The above letters, If not called Sor within
fifteen days, will be scnt to the dead letter
office. Parsons calling for them win please
say that they are advertised.
GKORGE PoRTERFIELD. p. II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-01-01

Mrs, Frances J. Nicewarner, wife Of
Mr. Henry G. Nicewarner. died Thurs
day morning at her home at the Brick
Mill. on the Shenandoah river, aged &C
years and 6 months Mrs Nicewarner
had been IN falling health about three
years. She was resident of the county
all her life. and was member of the
Methodist church for many years. Her
husband. three sons and three daughters
survive her. Messrs. Geo. E.. James l.,
and W. Nicewarner are her sons and
all livein this county. as also her daugh-
tiers; Mrs Annie J. lanes. Mrs. Ella
Barr, Mrs. Maggie M. Shackleford She
also leaves twenty-seven grandchildren
and four greatgrandchildren besides
two sisters and one brother-Mrs. Juliet
Kelly, of Bolivar; Mrs Rebecca Liner
lick. of Baltimore, and Mr. lanes Blinco,
Of Bolivar Funeral services were held
at the home OF the deceased Friday morn
ing at III o'clock. Interment in Edge
Hill Cemetery. Charles Town
Oh bring to us our mother,
Asleep IN Deaths embrace,
For never can another
Fill up her vacant place
Oh never can another
In this cold world be found,
With heart so warm and gentle
And voice of pleasing sound.
By HER HUSBAND ANE CHILDREN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-01-01
Week OF prayer Services.

The opening service of the Week OF
Prayer will be held in Zion Church on
Sunday evening. January 6. 1907. at 7:3c
o'clock. with sermon by Rev. ]. T. Will
liams, pastor of the Methodist church
The Weekday Services will be as fol
lows:
Monday evening, at the Baptist Church
Tuesday evening at the Methodist
Church.
Wednesday evening. at the Parish
Building.
Thursday evening, at the Presbyterian
Church.
Friday evening at the Baptist Church
Hour tor the Weekday Services 7:3t
p. m. No service on Saturday.
The closing service will be held at the
Presbyterian Church, Sunday nigh
when Rev. James Long pastor of the
Baptist Church. will preach. Subject.
and Topics will be announced at the
churches the night before.