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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
WIFE PREDICTED HIS
A AND HE DIES

Cincinnati, Sept 2S.-Mrs Ernest Pretty,
100 East Chelten avenue. Germantown,
Philadelphia, is stranded here with three
children as the result Of the death of her
husband, who suffered fatal injuries N a
mysterious fall down an elevator shaft.
. Pretty was a salesman in Philadelphia
for the American Thread ompan 1919
street, until a few months ago.
The firm decided TO promote him in the
of the Cincinnati office of
the concern, but Mrs. Pretty declared she
had a premonition that her husband would
be killed here.
He fell down an elevator shaft shortly
after he had been taken TO the third floor
of the building. The door TO the elevator
was locked on the inside and no one has
been able to find out how he got into the
shaft. He died at City hospital, and Mrs.
Pretty says she will sue the firm that
sent him here for damages.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
BOYS SAVE A A

New Cumberland, Pa, Sept. 2s.-WhiIe
returning from swimming. Carl Bixler and
Clyde Shelley, 10 and II years Of age. found
a heavy iron bar lying across the tracks
OF the Northern Central railway etween
this place and Lemoyne. They removed
the obstruction In time to prevent the pos
sible wrecking or the express, which was
about due.
The bar weighed 200 pounds. and NAV
have fallen from a passing train. Tn man
ner In which II was hooked to the rails
when the boys found 1t leads many to be-
lieve, however. that an attempt was made
to wreck the train
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
BRINGS LIFE TO EGGS
BY SUGAR-AMMONIA
French Professor, Makes Re-
markabIe Experiments in
Chemical Development.

Paris, Sept. 27.-Remarkable expert
ments In chemical development of life
have been effected by Professor Delage,
Of Sorbonne. In his laboratory at Ros-
coff. Brittany, Delage placed the eggs
OF a sea urchin and a starfish In sea
water adding a solution of sugar with
a few drops of ammonia and tanin. In
about an hour augmentation and the
first sign OF life began, the eggs pro-
ducing larvae.
h experiments go beyond those by
Professor Loeb Barclay, OF the Univer-
sity Of San Francisco. Delage shows
that vital impulse begins Immediately
when the liquid touches the ovule. IL
the part touched be cut out the ovule
nevertheless continues and the evolu-
ton produces larvae.
Delage is making further experiments
with the object OF throwing further
light on the causes leading to the
awakening of latent life in the egg.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
PARROT WITNESS FAILS
TO TESTIFY IN COURT

New York. Sept. 27-Jeremiah WHEEL
an was before Magistrate Moss In Har-
lem court on charge OF having stolen
two parrots and 500 worth OF clothing
from the apartment OF Richard Cur
ran.
When Whelan was arraigned he had
a parrot in 4 cage with him, which he
declared was his.
We'll, he will know you IL you own
him." said the magistrate. Speak to
him and see IL he will reply"
Hello, Jimmy" said Whelan to the
parrot. There was no response.
He can't talk, your honor. he's got
a cold" Whelan explained.
Il guess the cold Is a toss-up be-
tween exposure caused by your carry
ing him around In the night air and
the sorrow he feels at the loss of his
master" said the magistrate. ETH take
this up again on the 24th. You are
held In $1,000 ball"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
TO USE WHIP I'M SCHOOLS.

New York. Sept. 2S.-The board of
education today ordered an investiga-
ton 10 determine whether the abolition
OF corporal punishment has been Eene-
fetal or detrimental to the scnoul
system. The opinions of superlnten-
dents and principals will be sought.
Moral suasion Is used entirely in the
schools now In d!sciplining pupils and
in the opinion OF some OF the commits
sioners II has proved inadequate to
maintain discipline. Fully seventy-five
per OF the principals are unable
to preserve order. they say.
Any return to corporal punishment
will be bitterlA cont ssted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
REscNER RECEIVES
SiU,slV FROM FATHER
OF GIRL He SAVED
Rich Man Also Promises I,
Send Enginee, Another
Check S.rso &c.

Kendall, Wis, 1rp SJan Frank.
yn, a Northwestern engineer, running
between here and parta received a
check for $40, 900, with the promise of
another for saving the life of a girl at
Devils Lake. Franklin with his wife
were spending a few days at the lake.
AT the same time William Peterson, a
wealthy Chicago man, with his wife,
daughter and Miss Jenkins, a sister-in-
law. were camped there. One morning
while in a boat, the girl and Miss Jen-
kin rowed over TO a spring to get a
drink. AS Miss Jenkins attempted to
get back into the boat, she slipped, fall
Ing into the water and Franklin res
cued her.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
MINNESOTA FIGHTS
the GOVERNMENT ON
COMMODITY RATES
Attorney General Young Ge7s
Writ 10 Compel Northern
Pacific to Comply.
TWO-CENT FARE IN
TWO MORE STATES.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Two -rore
states. Pennsylvania in the east
and Kansas in the west. have been
assured of a 2-cent passenger rate
by the action of the executive off,
Gals or the roads interested. At an
all-day conference here between h
presidents of Kansas roads and
their general counsel. II was decided
to put the 2-cent rates into effect In
Kansas as ordered by the commits
sion OF hat state.
The action by the presidents OF
the Pennsylvania lines comes as a
surprise I'm view of the fact that h
roads in that state had withheld
their decision until the decision Of the
courts could be had upon Pennsyl-
vania's application for an injunc-
ton. This action will necessitate a
reduction in the Chicago-New York
rates of about $3.50.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
ROADS SAY LOW RATE
COST THEM $780, 0l

st. Louis, Sept. 27.-According to
compiled statements by officials of the
various Missouri railways the opera
ton OF the 2-cent passenger fare law
cost the Missouri roads $1,000, 900 dur
ing the past three months. The law
became effective in Missouri June II
and by agreement with Attorney GEN
eral Hadley the railroads decided to
reduce the fares and test the law until
October 1.
1t was announced today that the At
Gibson, Topeka and Santa Fe. the Wa
bash, the Missouri Pacific, Burlington.
Chicago and Alton and the other trunk
lines have Joined the fight against fur
Their enforcement of the law.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
GIRL, FEARING DEATH,
REVEALS MARRIAGE

Trenton. Sept. 27.-Moved by fear
that she might not recover from an at
a Of appendicitis, Anna L.. daush-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Antrim, re-
vealed to her mother that she had been
married to John H. L~iebendoffer, OF
Dayton, o., for more than a year.
The young man courted her when he
vas a Princeton student, the acquaint-
ance commencing six years & He
was graduated with honors from
Princeton, and also from the Columbia
law school. II was while he was a
student that the marriage took place.
1t was to be kept secret until he got a
lucrative place.
marriage Liebendoffer was sent for
and the parental blessing given. He is
with a New York law firm. Mr.. and
Mrs. Liebendoffer will live III New
York. The young wife Will get well.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
SAYS SEASHGRE GIRLS
LOVE WINE AND CARDS

Atlantic City, Sept. 2S.-Leaders of
local church society are up In arms
over the sensation created by Rev.
Clarence Strouse, an evangelist, on the
Steel Pier, when he attacked drinking
and ard playing, which, he asserted,
are among the chief amusements Of
seashore society. The address was
made to a big gathering of society
folks.
After much observation among
fashionable hotels, ] am compelled to
believe hat drinking is rapidly in
creasing among women" he declared.
Wine today is turning hundreds OF
good women into degenerate vaga-
bonds" The evangelist then described
a scene in a parlor car while on his
way TO Atlantic City, in which he told
OF seeing young men kiss pretty girls,
with no more concern than IL they
had been alone"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
GEESE GO ON A Jag;
NOW SHUk CIDER MILL

Yark. Pa, Sept. 27.-Martin Beck, a
farmer on the Conewago Hills. Is hui
INFLATED to admit that three Of his
geese went on a ~disgraceful spree after
having eaten some pulp from a cider
mill.
Some time after the eating Of the
pulp the peculiar action of the fowls
attracted the attention Of the farmer
They swayed from side to side and
cackled hoarsely. Finally one by n
they fell limp n apparently dead.
Mrs. Beck carried the fowls INTO the
house with the intention Of plucking
them, when they revived.
Since then the geese have kept away
from the cider mill n nave tried to
prevent other geese from going near It.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
ST. PAUL AS A
SPORTING EDITOR

Pfttsburg, Sept, 2S.-Rev. s. Edward
Young, pastor Of the Second Presby-
terrain church. preached a baseball SER
mon to a large congregation. For sew
eral days past the sermon had been ad-
vertised extensively.
Among other thirgs DR.. Young de-
clared that st. Pau was the greatest
sporting editor that ever lived.
DR.. Young took his text from He
brews xii. let US run with patience
the race He said:
st. Paul, the reputed author of these
words, watched the great Olynpian
games, and wrote of them. He was
enthused with the games, and were
he alive he could possibly give points
to the editors ot sporting pages OF the
papers OF today"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
YORK STRIKERS
CALL LEASED WIRE MEN

New York, Sept. 2S.-The New York
/, cal OF the t~eleSraphers' union voted t.
! II on. all leased wire operators en-
: eyed by tht , SIS n brokers' offices
IN this city such action shall bc.
sanctioned by the national officers. Ac-'
ion ~ the national officers viii be,
awaited before anything further III
done. 1t was voted also TO ask the ma
!. .onal officers to issue a cali for the
brokers' and press telegraphers through.
out TIE country 10 quit work.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04

: ST, Paul, Sept. 27.-Attorney General
Young has obtained from the county
court a writ of mandamus directed
against the Northern Pacific to compel
ut to comply with the commodity rate
law, the operation of which was en-
Joined by Judge Lochren, Of the United
States court.
! Railroad officials will probably ask
Lochren for an order citing Young for
contempt of United states court.
: If the attorney general is declared in
contempt a writ of habeas corpus will
be issued and the matter taken to the
United States supreme court for final
decision of the states right to regulate
rates.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
SHOOTS HIMSELF AND
GIRL TO GET A Wife
Heroic Wooing Method Sue.
ceeds, for They Will Wed
Soon.

Chicago. Sept.27-Louis Sattler found
hat one way TO get a girl to marry Is
to shoot her. and then shoot yourself.
Not Only has he won the girl, but
they will get a pretty home as a we'd
ding present from the girls parents.
when he is married TO Miss Hattie Me-
tecki. October 3.
Sattler shot Miss Metecki in the
breast. and then put a bullet In his
own head on the afternoon OF August
IS. The shooting occurred In the home
OF Miss Metccki. after she had posi-
lively and finally refused to marry Sat.
tier.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
UNCLE SAM ALLOWS FOR
TIPS BY NAVY OFFICER

Washington, Sept. 27.-The United
States government has given official
recognition to the tipping evil by pre-
scribing the allowance for tips TO navy
officers travelling under department or
ders. For officers when travelling with
In the continental limits Of the United
States, the tips at hotels may be so
cents a day, and for a week at tho
same hotel, 81 50. For tips at a single
moal the allowance IL J5 cents.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
AFFINITY EXCHANGE
AGENT Is DETAINED

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Miss Marion Grey,
the youthful matrimonial agen who
was arrested in Eigin, where she had
been conducting an affinity exchange"
waived examination be.ore United
States Commissioner Mark A. Foote.
who held her to the federal grand jury
In BONDS OF $1,000. The charge was
that a4iss Grey used the United States
mails 10 promote a fraud. She denies
that there was AIRY fraud
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
RADIUM Is FOUND
IN SYMPTOM TUNNEL

Geneva, Sept. PA newspaper states
that Professor Jolly has completed a
geological examination of specimens
from the Simplon tunnel n has found
rich traces of radium, indicating larger
deposits than any hitherto discovered.
He predicts the worlds supply will be
found to be greater han has been sup
posed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
GIVES l25 SQUARE
INCHES OF HIS SKIN

st. Paul, Sept. 27.-Skapti Sigvaldson,
an ~Icelander residing at Ivanhoe, Mimi,
lies on a cot in Bethesda hospital suffer-
ing from the removal Of 125 square
inches of skin from his body. which he
volunteered to give to save the life OF
Gust Olson, an aged man, whom he did
not now and whom he had never seen
until ne came to the hospital to offer
his cuticle.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-04
NO JAPAN CLAIM FOR
VANCOUVER TROUBLES

Ottawa. Ont. Sept. PA monster
petition signed b. British Columbians
IS OIL the way to Premier I.aurier, pray
ing that tine government Immediately
pass legislation Tor the absolute exclu-
sion of orienta.s from the dominion. So
far Japan has not made any claim for
damages oil account of the Vancouver
troublc2
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
DISTINGUISHED MEN HeNORED
WHshingtonians Receive Degrees
from villa Nova College.

Several distinguished Washingtoniaus
received degrees from villa Nova College,
at Villa Nova. Pa. yesterday morning,
when the commencement exercises Of that
institution were held Mgr. Di0mede Fal-
COMO apostolic delegate to the United
States. was the guest of honor and pre-
sented the degrees.
A large number Of students received
their graduation diplomas, while Enrique
Creel Mexican Ambassador to the United
States. was given the honorary degree Of
doctor Of laws and letters; Dr. Maurice
Francis Egan. lately named Minister 10
Denmark. was given the degree of doctor
of philosophy on his thesis, The Com
parative Method Of Literature" Edward
William Box, editor Of the Ladies' Home
Journal. received the honorary degree Of
doctor of laws and letters; John Callan
OLoughlin. the well-known journalist.
was granted an honorary master Of arts,
and DR.. Frederick Stienbock, Of Phila-
delphia, received the honorary degree Of
bachelor Of philosophy.
After the exercises a luncheon was
served in the college refectOry in honor
Of the guests and the graduates, to which
was invited a great number of prominent
Philadelphians, including Archbishop Ryan
and the Philadelphia clergy.
The Mexican Ambassador returned to
this city last night, while DR.. Egan and
Mr.. O'Loughlin were the guests OF honor
at a dinner given in Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Contract Surgeon FRANCIS V. LANG ENDER-
FER from Chicago TO Fort Crook. thence With
Thirtisth Infantry 70 Philippines.
Mai BEECHER p. RAY. paymaster. from General
Hospital PTesidio of san Francisco, 70 Philip
pines.
First Lieut. ROBERT STERRETT Ninth Cavalry.
from General Hospital, Washington Barracks TO
Fort Riley
Corn, ARoN GRosH Hospital Corps, from Wash
inEtou % proper station.
Private First Glass JAMES J. BARRETT Hospital
Corrs from Washington 20 proper station
MAJ REUBEN b TURNER, Eighth Infantry, as
slne charge construction work Pacific branch
United States military prison, Alcatraz Island.
relieving Second Lieut.. MATTHEW H.
THONLINS0N. Twenty second Infantry.
First Sergt. JOHN VIRGIN. Company B. Thir-
teenth Infantry placed on retired list.
Serrt. RAY WESTRA, HospiJai Corps. from Gen
eral H,spital. Washington BsrracSs. 10 depot Il
recruits and casuals. Fort Mcdowell, thence to
PHILIPPINES.
Private JAMES W STANLEY, Company F. Thir-
tisth Infantry. discharged without honor from
the army b. commanding officer Fort Logan II.
Roots. On account # imprisonment under sen
tcnc5 u a civil court.
Recruit DANIEL A. DAY infantry. recruit depot
Columbus Barracks. transferred 10 Hospital
Corps as private. 10 General Hospital Washing
ton Barracks. for duty with Company c, Hos
pital Corps
Private First Glass JAMES L. DILLON. Hospital
Corps, General Hospital Washington Barracks,
discharged from the army in the interest Of the
United States.
Contract Surgeon HERBERT l. FREELAND.
from Vandalia % Fort LeavenwOrth. relieving
Contract Surgeon SAMUEL r. McPHEETERS,
VINO will proceed 10 Fort Reno. thence with
Thirtieth Infantry to PHILIPPINES.
Capt. ANDRE ". BREWSTER, Ninth Infantry.
detailed % attend encampment Kentucky State
Guard, at Jamestown, July l.
Private CHARLES G.. DENNEY, Company +,
Twentieth Infantry Presidio Of MONTEREY dis
charged from the army.
First Sergt FREDERICK BONN. Company d.
Nineteenth Infantry placed on retired list
sgrgt Mai. CHARLES MCDONALD, junior grade,
Artillery Coue. from Fort Miley to Fort Wash
ington.
Firyt-class Private ELIJAH ANDERSON, Signal
Corps, from Fort Omaha. 10 Fort Des Moiaes
relieving Corporal WILLIAM il. ROSE, Signal
Corps. who viii proceed TO Fort Omaha
Private First Glass EMMETT F. KELLY, Hospital
Ccrps, from dep0I # recruits and casuals, Fort
McDowen to Fort E-syce
Capt. CHARLES D. RHODES. Sixth Cavalry. de
tailed 10 attend encampment Third Brigade. Ma
tional Guard Of Pennsylvania.
Private First Glass ARTHUR E. ROBERTSON,
Hospital Corps. Fort Riley, discharged from the
army.
Recruit FRANK w. TAYLOR, cavalry, recruit de-
pot jefferson Barracks transferred 70 Hospital
Corps. as private. TO Preside Of SansFrancisco,
for duty with Company i, Hospital Corps.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Reading Circles Entertained.

The union meeting of the Home Mis-
sionary Society Reading Circles, Of
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church.
was entertained at the home Of Mrs.
William G. Thomas. 6O9 Q street north
west, Tuesday evening. An elaborate
programme Of music and recitations
was presented by various members Of
the circle and outside talent. After the
literary and musical programme, a
dainty repast was served The circle.
through a few very appropriate re-
marks by Mrs. Roach. presented to Mrs.
Thomas two most exquisitely hand
painted china plates, which was quite
a pleasant surprise.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Of the bride. wore a most elaborate
dress of white null and lace Mr. and
Mrs West left Washington Immediately
after the wedding for a bridal trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. r. Humphrles, of
1921 o street northwest gave a birthday
party Tuesday night to their three young
er children, Margaret Virginia Hum
phries, Tucker Graves Humphries, and
Edward Vaux Humphries whose re
spective birthdays occur on June H. is,
and o. The guests were received by the
little hostess and hosts and, chaperoned
by Miss Imogen REYNOLDS, went TO Iowa
Circle, where they enjoyed a number OF
outdoor games. Upon returning TO the
house refreshments were served and the
birthday cake was cut
The guests we're Miss Imogel Taylor,
Miss Marion Letcher Miss Thelma
Towles, Miss Elizabeth Woodward. Miss
Gertrude Lawrence. Miss Emily Letcher,
Miss Gertrude Clarke. Miss Helen Clarke,
Miss Agnes Clarke. Miss Helen Burch,
Miss Frances Thompson. Miss Julia
Hampton. Miss Evelyn Kissinger. Miss
Cynthia Justia. and Masters VIII Burch,
old JOstia. and Hayes Jack.
The Belgian Minister and the Baroness
Moncheur leave town to-day for New
York and will be the guests OF Gen
Charles W Whittier ill Saturday. when
they sail for Antwerp. They will summer
in Belgium
The Postmaster General Mr. Meyer.
who has been spending the week with
his family in Boston. where he and Mrs.
Meyer entertained at dinner last night
az the Brookline Country Club for the
Duke Of the Abruzzi. will return here to
morrow.
Mrs Newberry. wife Of the Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy, accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Tarol and her two
sons, Phelps and Barnes Newberry. will
60 this week TO Watch HIl Long Island,
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs ThoIlas F. Walsh and
their daughter. Miss Evelyn Walsh, have
arrived here and are at the New Willard
Hotel They will not open their large
home here for this stay, which is 10 be
but Of a weeks duration. They are on
their way 20 their summer place in Col
orado.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs Straus. with their son Roger
and Mr.. Straus' secretary, Mr.. Weed, viii
leave here in July and will travel through
the principal cities OF Canada, then on
TO California, and from there 20 Hawaii
The date Of their return IS undecided.
Mai KOrner, military attache Of the
German Embassy. will sail for Germany
to-day 10 Join his wife, Nine. Korner
who, with the children, left last month
for Europe.
Mrs a. II. Smith announces the mar
rlage Of her daughter. Madge Hawthorne
70 Mt Joseph Leonard Straight. OF
Eugene, Greg, June /, az Christ Churct
! parsonage. Alexandra, Va
( Mr.. and Mrs. McCory and Mt and Mrs
Guise Of Eufala, Ala. are guests Of Miss
/ Barnett al Alton House.
A morning musicale in honor Of Miss
/ Rosolle Crump. Of Buffalo, win be giver
/ by Mrs. Oldberg Friday, June q, at Il
I o'clock. in the Belasco Thcater music
/ room.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
summer school Mt Y. NJ. C. A.

Boys of the Sixth. Seventh, and Eighth
grades of the public schools who failed
OF promotion will have d chance to re-
trieve their loss through the Y. NJ. c. A
Vacation School, which opens Monday
under the instruction Of Charles 4. John
son. principal of the Smallwood School.
This school was conducted last year by
the Y NJ c. a. with an enrolment of
thirty-two and an average attendance of
twenty-eight for six weeks of the sum-
mer. Supt. Chancellor has approved the
DlaQ.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
CADET RAMEL DROWNED.
First Accident of Kind in Thirty
Years Is Reported,

4 dispatch TO the Treasury Department
yesterday from Capt. Reynolds. COM
mandlng the Revenue Cutter school ship
Chase, at Yorktown. Va, announced the
death by drowning Of George R. Ramel, a
cadet who fell overheard while the ship
was at sea, June j. 4 life boat was
cleared away. but the young man drowned
when the boat was within few feet of
him. Ramel was appointed a cadet from
New York in September Of last year.
This Is said 20 be the first case Of drown
ing or Of serious accident among the ca
diets since the service was established.
thirty years ago. Cadet Ramel was TWEEN
ty-f0ur years old.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Ayres Files ReDIy.

The War Department yesterday received
a reply from Lieut.. Col Ayers, Four
teenth Cavalry, TO the inquiry addressed
TO him by the department asking if he
had been correctly quoted in a newspaper
relating to the exclusion of Mrs. Ayers
from West Point.