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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-26
Secretary is Nonplussed.

Just then a rooster began to crow Justify. The wonder is,'' said Mr Loeb that they should camp out here instead of in the vacant lot near the depot"
 For time everything was quiet, but then dog began to bark furiously and then the weird hoot of an owl broke the stiffness. This was answered by the clucklng of innumerable hens and then a lot of pigeons began to coo. 1t was too much for the Presidents secretary and he went out to investigate After half an hours search he returned, perspiring and nervous
 'I can't find a doggoned thing" he announced. "If this keeps up I'm going to move back into the woods somewhere If We can't find quietness In Oyster Bay where will we find it?
 Just then the long, sonorous low of a COW smote the air and a horse began 10 whinny. In few minutes a sheeps bleat came through the window. and that settled It.
 I'm going to find that noise or re- sign" said MT. Loeb.
 After long search guided by occa- sional sounds of wild and tame beasts M. Loeb and his staff came upon Tom Scruggs sitting peacefully on his bench in his little cobble shop.
 Tom chuckled and then uttered quick warning. Right at his ear the clerk heard the mss or snake. lie Jumped about four feet and then looked around eau tiously. The cobbler was still grinnlng, but the jig was up.
 When the force closed In on him he ad- mltted cheerfully that he was the author of all the strange noises. Long practice had made him extremely proficient. but when he heard that his little diversion was giving annoyance he promised to cut it out. Force of habit is strong with Tom hoWeVar r,vhf 1.o forgets himself and lets out howl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-26
Franklin Talks.

Commonwealth's attorney. R. B. Franklin, voiced democratic sentiment on the subject when he decared MT. Taylor evidently realizes 3that he is at last forced to say something to coun- teract the effect of the sentiment in the country at large that he should re- turn to testify immune to arrest while dertakes after two weeks since the im munity proposition was made, by this statement to again prejudice the peo- pie of the country in his favor by re- hashing the false charges against the Kentucky courts, and it's officials gem erally. which he and his associates charged with this crime have made from the beglt9ing.
 ''r am surpi ileo faat since the im- munity proposition was first made that he and those who have helped him prepare this political stump speech have been able to think of no better excuse for his not coming to testify than these counter propositions.
 Taylor refers to his deposition. That deposition was taken In Indiana upon written questions filed In the Scott cir cult court and sent to Indiana by mail. Neither Caleb Powers nor any repre- sentative of the commonwealth of Ken lucky under the law, was or could have been present wh en Taylor ap peared before the Indiana officer to answer those questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-26
Does Not Fear Terms.

Taylor does not fear that the terms of the immunity offered will be violated What he fears is a cross-examination in open court before the country. He fears that such an examination would as I stated in my letter to Governor Beckham. on this subject, make plain one or the other of two facts possibly both: First that the contention of the commonwealth with reference to the conspiracy that culminated in the mur- der of William Goebel are correct; or, second that Taylor himself is abso- lutely unworthy of belief
 The statement made by former Gov ernor Taylor that q am irresistibly driven to the conclusion that Mir. Franklin's promise of immunity was not made in good faith and was not inteded to be kept, even if 1t were authorized by law" is ridieuled by MT. Franklin, as well as by many other prominent democrats. It Is claimed that should he return to Kentucky and tes- tify in the case of Caleb Powers. his safety would be absolutely assured and he would be permitted to leave the state unmolested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-26
LOEB THE VICTIM
 OF NATURE FAKER Secretary is Fooled By a Clever
 imitation HE HEARS A MENAGERIE Good Natured cobbIer in Vicinity of Executive Offices Dsturbs the
 Quiet of Presidential House
HE HEARS A MENAGERIE

Oyster Bay, l.. l., August 25.-Secre- tary Loeb and his assistants have been the victims of clever country cob bier, whose specially is initiating th cries of animals
 The cobbler is Tom Scruggs, who initiate the cries of animals so req tically that John Burroughs or Pr sl- dent Roosevelt would be deceiyeG. Scruggs moved into a little shop direct ly in the rear of the executive offices, above Moores grocery store last week. Toms proficiency in nature faking while at first a matter of interest and wonder, developed into a nuisance to the executive force under Secretary Loeb, who was the first to discover the cobbler's peculiar talents.
 The shoe shop being considerably off the street. the sounds could not be heard by the passers-by. but they float ed into the open windows of the execu- tive office all day, and the noise was distracting, to say the least. MT Loeb was sitting at his desk one day when he heard peculiar cry as of a dog in distress. He went to the window, but could see nothing, and a few minutes later the sound was succeeded by a particularly vituperative parrot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-26
Loeb is Annoyed.

The secretary knitted his brows fn annoyance. and called to one of the clerks to close the window. It being a hot day, however, the window had to be reopened. Then several birds began to sing. That wasn't so bad, as the sy1- van sounds had sort of soothing ef- feet. But when a plaintive tomcat be- gan to yowl the secretary threw down his pen in disgust.
 "A menageres must have come to town he muttered, but 1 don see why it should camp under our wind ws"
 The secretary grew more interested, however, when he found 1t impossible to locate the sounds. They came from di- rectly under the office window, but when ever he looked into the yard it was vacant. The thing took on an uncanny aspect and the office force began to get nervous.
 There's a wolf out there or l will eat my hat" said Assistant Secretary Latta
 I've heard hyenas.' remarked Chief Stenographer McGray. "and I'll bet a watermelon that there's one down in the yard there somewhere. lou can't fool me when l have heard wild animals"
 There certainly Is a dog, a cat. a parrot and several birds" added William Dulaney. "A circus must have struck tOWn'
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
FAMILY's SKIN TROUBLES.
tons Afflict Different Members,
But Cuticura Cures Them.

MY wife had eczema for five or six
years. 1t was on her face and would
come and go. We thought we would
give the Cuticura Remedies a trial. We
did sc and she has never had d sign of
eczema for four years. l myself used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
some time ago for falling hair. l now
have a very heavy head of hair. We
used Cuticura Remedies for our baby,
who was nearly bald when young. She
has very nice hair now. She is very
fleshy, and we had SO much trouble
with heat that we would battle her
with Cuticura Soap and then apply
Cuticura Ointment. it would dry the
heat up so much quicker than any
thing else. Mr.. H. B. Springmire, 1923
So. Capitol Street, Iowa City. Ia, July
16. 1905, and Sept. 16, 1906"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
WOMAN REcLusE BURNS.

Much Gold Believed to Have Been
Hoarded by Nonogenarian.
Marshalltown, Mimi, May Z. - Mrs
Honora Mcknight, ninety years old, ?
recluse, was found burned to death
at her home. 1t is believed that she
raked live Goals out while poking the
fire, igniting her clothing. but the ccr-
oner will investigate. Much gold is
believed to be hidden about the prem
ises.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Fined for SEEMING Fish.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, May 5.-Elmer
Lunby, Oscar Soberg and Daniel So
berg. of Clitheral were arrested on
complaint of Deputy Game Warden
Jones and brought into justice court
here to answer to the charge of SEM
ing fish in a creek running in Clitheral
Jake. They pleaded guilty and We're
sentenced to pay fines of $40 and costs
each.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Girl Knocks Out Footpad

Ottumwa, Iowa, May miss Pearl
Farnsworth vas accosted by a high
wayman last night, who demanded
her valuables. The nan attempted to
take her purse, when the girl let drive
with her right and took him squarely
on the jaw. The robber went down
and out.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
CHARGE OF SHORTAGE.
Town Treasurer in Morrison Count.
Is Accused.

Little Falls, Mimi, May An al
legged discrepancy of $500 has been dis
covered in the accounts of e. w. Sulli.
van. town treasurer of the town OF
Parker, in Morrison county. Sullivan
has been town treasurer for the last
eight years. Sullivan said that he was
going to the county seat on business
and did not return.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
CAVE-lN KILLS MINER.
Fall Of Earth brushes Mans Body to

a FUTP.
Butte, Mont, May 5.-Patrick Rock,
a miner employed in the Mountain
Consolidated mine. was instantly kill
ed by a fall of earth last night. Pat
rick Levelle, who was working with
him narrowly escaped with his life. The
level, in a stope, when a ton or more
of earth suddenly loosened and de-
scended upon then. Rock was caught
directly beneath and crushed to a
pulp.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
OF RABIES.
One Boy Bitten and Many Valuable
Horses Killed,

Ottumwa, Iowa, May IAN epidem-
ic of rabies among the live stock in
the vicinity of Eldon and State Line
has been reported to DR.. E. F. Lowry
of this city. The disease already has
resulted in the death of a number OF
valuable animals and one boy is re.
ported to be in a serious condition as
horse.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Garfield Tea, Natures Remedy, bring
relief from many ailments; it overcomc>
constipation, regulates the liver and kid.
neys, puriies the blood and clears the
complexion. 1t is made of Herbs, and i:
absolutely Pure.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Iowa City Safe Robbed.

Iowa City. Iowa, May 5.-Budglars
broke into the Duluth Lumber compa
ny's office last night ana forced the
safe. They secured about 500 and
valuable papers.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
ON FARM.
Some One Sows Wild Oats in Farm
er's Field.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, May Z. A
counterpart of the mar who sowed
tares was found in the town of Dunn,
this county. when Robert Johnson dis
covered that some one had been over
the fields of the Opstad farm, which
he had just purchased and scattered
wild oats on the soil, which had been
prepared for The seasons crop OF
wheat.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Instead of experimenting with drugs and
strong cathartics-which are clearly harm:
ful-take Natures mild laxative, Garfield
Tea! 1t is made wholly OF Herbs. For
constipation, liver and kidney dcrange-
ments, sick-headache, biliousness and in
digestion.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
MINER CRUSHED.

His Dead Body Is Found by Fellow
Workmen.
Underwood, N. d., May 7.-Halvor
Alison was crushed to death while at
work in the lIskes coal mine, near
here.
Alison was working alone" in a com
partment which ran 100 feet into the
side of a hill, and no one knows just
when the accident occurred. When
he did not join his fellow workmen at
the noon hour a search was made for
him and the body was found tlattered
out beneath a huge lump OF coal.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Kills Self With Bullet,

st. Paul, May 5.-Harry c. Burdette,
! chief lineman of the st. Paul police
| alarm and signal system, committed
suicide by shooting himself in the
head. No motive for the deed is
kpOwO
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
III Eated. Ends Life.

Ottumwa, Iowa, May 5.-Driven to
desperation by sickness and financial
difficulties, William S. Dewein, II of
the best known conductors in the Bur-
lington service, committed suicide.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
CRUEL TO JURORS.
Humane Society Threatens Count

Hufhahe Society Thredtens County
That Doesn't Furnish Cots.
Milwaukee, May 5. - R. D. White
head, superintendent of the Badger
State Humane society, has informed
the board of county supervisors that
unless it at once makes provisions for
the furnishing of cots tor jurors he
will bring an action against the county
on the ground of cruelty to human be
ingS.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
1t Looked That WAY.

Wilifred, on seeing a rainbow for the
Come cut and look at the sky, pa;
you can e the factory where the
colors its Easter eggs"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Grand Stand Is Gauows.

Custer, s.. D., May 7.-Ernest Miller
committed suicide by hanging. His
dead body was found suspended to the
grand stand at the city park.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
ioWAN HANGS HIMSELF.
Suicides Body Is Found Suspended
With Knees Close to Floor.

Sigourney, Iowa. May 4.-With the
moose of a hitching strap imbedded
in his neck, his feet held rightly out
in his neck, his feet held ripidly
out behind him and his knees within
a few inches of the floor, the dead
body of John Hackert, a wealthy farm
er, sixty years old was found hanging
in the granary.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
Kill the Flies Now

before they multiply. a DAISY FLY
KILLER kills thousands. Lasts the sea
son. Ask your dealer. or send zoe to III.
Somers, l49 De kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
PATENTS.
List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

Reported by Lothrop & Johnson,
patent lawyers. Oil Pioneer Press
building, st. Paul, Mimi: Frank E.
Abbott, Buffalo, Mimi, dough mixing
and k%neading machine; Wallace E.
Belt, Dodge Center, Mimi, power
transmission; James c. Drake, Roch,
ester, Mimi, plate holder; John j.
Mathey, Robey, S. D., disc pillow; Frank
A. Nelson, Duluth, Mimi, automobile;
Tidemand Nelson, S%tarbuck, Mimi,
snap-hook; Simeon F. Pierce, St. Paul,
Mimi, trolley retriever.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
COLD MAKES HAY SCARCE.
Farmers Marvel at the Lateness of the
Season,

Albert Lea, Mimi, May 5,-The pres
II season is about the latest ever
known here. Farmers are wondering
when their grain that has been put in
the ground for seed will show up and
also when pastures will be of use for
stock. Hay is becoming scarce and
the price is going up, while grain is
commanding a higher price in many
Instances than in Chicago.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
And Small Wonder.

Were you really crazy?" they asked
of Hamlet.
"Ill tell o the truth" answered
that worthy. After listening to the
experts for a week, 1 was"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Slips; Shoots Self.

Butte, Mont, May 5.-While hunting
muskrats near here George Gay was
accidentally shot and fatally wounded.
He slipped in the mud and his gun was
discharged, tearing away his right
arm.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
200 LOADS
Emigrant Goods Pour Into Pierre in
khop+L, oF Anil

Month of April.
Pierre, S. D., May 5.-Two hundred
cars of emigrant goods were unloaded
at this city for the month of April,
most of uhem going to the country
west of the Missouri, with a few loads
for immigrants who had purchased
lands east of the river north of this
city.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
News of the Northwest
KILLED WHILE DANCING.
Teamster Is Shot, II is Said, by a
Miner, Who Escapes.

MIner, VINO escapes.
Duluth, May IA teamster named
Samuel Ibsen, aged thirty years and
single, was shot and instantly killed
resort les the Holman mine, two
miles from Bovey, ltasca county. A
man named Toney Talerubes is &C
cused of the shooting.
1t has not yet developed what the
motive a T%alerubes escaped and
the authorities of Itasca county are
seeking him. 1t is believed that Tale
rubes fled toward Grand Rapids.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
No Doubt About 1t.

NO OUUUC RUUUC I.
May I kiss you before l go?"
"W-e-l-l-"
for %sixpence. She was told twelve,
Just one thing constrains me to
say yes"
and what is that"
The fact that you cannot very we'll
kiss me after you 60"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

It's as easy to get the reputation of
being a good felp W as it is hard to
get rid of it when age brings wisdom.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

This is said to be the land of the
free. yet the owner of real estate has
to pay taxes on it.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Some people want an elastic cur.
rency and some others wan a brand
that is a little more adhesive.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
THlRTEEN-YEAR-oLD TEACHER.

Stands Highest in Examination and
Gets Certificate.
Broadhead. Wis, May 5. - Hattie
Hartwig, thirteen years old, stood
highest in the teachers examination
held here and was granted a certifi-
cate emitting her to teach in the pub
lie schools. She will take advantage
of the certificate, beginning with the
new school year next September.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

If all men were to get what they
deserve 1T would be necessary to build
a lot more jails.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Among other things frequently
missed as we journey through life is
the last car.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

All Cloth Hats, Children's Dresses, etc,
made to look like new with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
ENDS STORY; FALLS DEAD.
Austin Loud Of Duluth Is Stricken
While in Cafe.

Duluth, May 7.-Austin w. Loud, a
lumber Inspector, dropped dead while
dining with four others in a cafe.
He had just finished telling a story
of a fishing rip that he had taken
when he fell sideways to the floor be
fore his %astonished companions could
reach out a hand to help him.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
REPORTER GIVES BRlBE.
Milwaukeean Is Convicted in Trial or
Land Deal.

Land Deal.
Milwaukee, May Fired c. Schultz
a newspaper reporter, was found
guilty on an indictment charging brib
cry in connection with the sale OF q
tract of land by the county 10 the
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light
company in January, 1901.
Schultz was sentenced to eighteen
months in the house of correction
where he was taken at once.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
WEBS IN LIONS DEN.
Ceremony Performed in a Theater at
Racine,

Racine, Wis, May 7.-One thousand
people witnessed the marriage of
Frederick James and Isabelle Fulton
in a lions cage in a local theater.
James is a lion tanner and neither
he nor his bride exhibited any signs of
uneaSinesS.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

HIDES FURS. WoOI. PEll.TS. ETC.
To get full value, ship to the old reliable
N. w. Hide Il Fur Co. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

Music ven has charms for the
savage who is pounding the piano.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

IT a married man could only draw
the salary his wife thinks he earns!
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
BROWNS I'M SHALLOW RUN.
Section Boss Who Had Made Fortune
Has Heart Trouble.

Cedar Falls, Iowa, May s.. - Hans
Larson, aged ~sixty-fve years, who had
accumulated a fortune of 100000 while
working as a section boss, was drown
ed in two feet of water in Dry Run,
near the city pumping station. He had
been i'll with heart trouble.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
MYSTERY IN A MILL. FIRE.
Incendiary Is Suspected of startin!

Incendiary Is Suspected OF Starting
Flames.
Sampson, Wis, May s. - James
Fuller's sawmill was destroyed by fire,
and a large quantity of lumber also
was consumed. The origin of the fire
is not known and there are rumors
that the fire was incendiary.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10
TEXAS GuLF COAST LANDS

No billiards. no heat prostrations, grow
THEODORE F. KOCH, ST. PAUL. MINI
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-10

AS the years roll by many old prov
cribs take to the tall timber.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-01-01
Real ESTATE Transfers.

Flowers of all kinds gotten on short
notice. 10 S. Warden. Both phones.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-01-01
MILLERsHURG ITEMS.

Job printing, neat and cheap. Give
me call. R. M. CALDWELL
Mr.. Leo Grosche was transferred
Thursday from the l.. and n. depot
here to that of Fort EStill. MIR.
Grosche has been first assistant agent
and telegraph operator at the l.. and N.
depot for about two years, and has
made many friends who regret to see
Nhim leave as.
Mrs. H. r. Laird received tele-
sxkam Wednesday announcing the death
of her brother-in-law, Mr.. Joseph Pur-
ton. of Buena Vista, Va.
Mrs. D. p. Jones received tele-
gram Wednesday announcing the death
of her father. Mr.. P. n. Howell, of
Crocketts Bluff, Ark.
This is now dry town. The
saloons have closed their doors here for
<st least three years.
Miss Elizabeth Ingels entertained
e uate a number Of her young friends
Txiday evening with masquerade
xarty. All were appropriately cos
Hrmed and a jolly time never to be for
gotten was the result.
New Years gift. We have said it
FIRST. Come and give it to us SO that
we may give it to those to whom we
.are indebted.
PEAJ.E COLLIER & co.
Mr.. Tarr Murray. Of the firm of
I2rown & Murray. and Miss Alice Ran
Kin, of near town. will be united in
srriage this afternoon, leaving i'm