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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-04-02

Because our relationship
with Chester Gillette was priv
ileged we do not deem II wise
to make a detailed statement,
but simply wish to say that no
legal mistake was made in his
eIectrocution."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
No Doubt.

." was counsel for q railway com.
pany in the west" say a prominent
New York lawyer. "in whose employ
q section hand had been killed by an
express train. His widow, Of course,
sued for damages. The principal
witness swore positively that the loco
motive whistle had not sounded until
after the entire train had passed over
his departed friend.
"'You admit that the whistle blew!'
I sternly demanded Of the witness.
"'Oh, yes, 1t blew
Nov I added, impressively. II
that whistle sounded in time to give
Morgan warning, the fact would be
In favor Of the company, wouldn't it?'
"I suppose so,' said the witness.
"'Very we'll. Now, for what earth
ly purpose would the engineer blow
his whistle after the man had been
struck
"T presume replied the witness,
with great elaboration. that the
whistle was for the next man on the
track.'"-Harper's Weekly.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
FAST TIME ON THE RAIL.
Record Of Speed Achieved in Various
Countries.

The New York World Almanac gives
the fastest time on record for a dis
lance Of owe 440 miles as made by
the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
railway from Buffalo to Chicago in
June, 1905, 535 miles in 7 hours and SO
minutes, or a speed of $3.50 miles per
hour, excluding stops. Among the
fastest regular trains in the United
States, for a shorter distance are be-
lieved to be the New York Central
Empire State Express" between New
York and Albany, 143 miles in $50
minutes, and the Congressional Linn
ited," on the Pennsylvania railroad,
which makes the run from Jersey
City. N. j., to Washington, a distance
of 227 miles, in four hours and 46 min.
utes. OF long distance runs in France
n is made On the Northern railway
of France by the Paris-Calais express,
which runs 1875 miles in 184k minutes,
lowing for a %stoppage of two and one
half minutes at Amiens. The German
Railway Journal in the second week
Of July. 1907, made the claim that the
highest speed ever attained had just
been made On several trips during
that week between Munich and Augs-
burg, on the Bavarian State railway.
The train weight was $50 tons and q
speed of 96h miles an hour was re-
peatedly maintained for q considerable
period,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Causes Of Railroad Accidents.

According to the records Of the IN
terstate commerce commission there
were 1882 derailments on railroads
in the United States during the year
ending June 30, 1907. These accidents
resulted in the death of 515 persons
and the injury of $685.. This was an
increase Of 1871 derailments over the
previous year, with q proportionate In.
crease in fatalities and injuries. A
study Of the causes shows that a little
more than two-thirds Of these acct.
dents were due to defects in equip
ment, the remainder to defects in road.
way. The trouble IL attributed large
~ to the enormous increase in trafic,
which In recent years has exceeded
the carrying capacity Of the roads, ne
cessitatlng the use Of every car and en-
g1ne capable Of running. and subject.
Ing tho permanenent structures to un.
exampled strain.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
IS SAFETY DEVICE
NEW APPARATUS IN USE ON
ENGLISH RAILROAD.
Shows Plainly to Occupants Of En-.
CINE Cab How Signals Are Set
Simple and Said to 30
lnfaIliblo.

There Is urgent need, as tho ap.
palling Shrewsbury disaster has clear
~ shown, for the adoption OF some
safety device which shall infallibly
make the driver and stoker Of ever,
train fully aware of the position of the
signals indicating whether the line is
clear or obstructed.
For some months past the South.
eastern & Chatham railway has been
giving facilities for testing a new ap-
paratus which automatically repro
duces in the engine cab both distant"
and home" signals, as set for an ap-
preaching train.
A short double third" rail is laid
between the metals for some distance
from a signal box, and electrically con-
nected by a wire running over the or
binary telegraph poles with the levers
in the signal cabin. In the engine cab
itself, in front of the driver, is a small
case about a foot square. and above
it a powerful bell.
In the face Of the case are two small
apertures covered with glass, in which
appear miniature s%emaphore arms, cor
responding with the home" and dis.
tant" signals on the line. Two tiny
%bull's-eyes of red and green glass are
above the apertures.
From beneath the engine hand two
sets of oval Shoes" Directly the
train approaching the signal box
reaches the short third" rail the
ch~oc hor;~ t> rlfIo fry,1u nvor tho
contact completing the electric circuit.
Thereupon the signals are instantly re-
produced in the little case in the en-
CINE cab, and the attention of the
driver and stoker called to them by the
ringing Of the bell. At the same time
either the red or the green lamp
glows.
Attached to the device Is a tele-
phone by which, when the train has
been stopped by the signal. the driver
can communicate with the signalman
in his cabin.
In front of the signalman are green
and red lights, corresponding to those
in the cab, and a corresponding bell
in his cabin rings simultaneously with
the bell on the engine, one of the
lights glowing and the bell dinging
till the train has passed over the
third" rail.
Owing to the infallible reproduction
of the signals in the engine cab, it is
claimed that . train could proceed at
high speed in the densest fog In per-
feet safety.
One of the engines running daily on
the branch line between NORWOOD
Junction and Beckenham Junction. on
the Southeastern & Chatham railway.
and the Beckhenham Junction signal
box have been equipped with this re-
markable apparatus, and shot lengths
of third" rail have been laid down.
Experimental operation has proved en-
tirely successful. Perhaps the board
Of trade. now that such a system has
been apparently brought to perfect
ton. will insist that it, or something
like 1t. should be adopted by every
railway company.-London Mail.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
MAKE MONEY! FOR STATE.
Saxon Railroads Well Run and Pay
Good Dividends.

The report for 1906 Of the admins
tration Of the Saxon state railroad
shows them to be as financially sue
cessful ~ the Prussian and Bavarian
lines.
Saxony has about ESQ., 900. 900 in
vested In her railways. In 1905 the
gross revenue vas s7,6O0, 900, an in.
crease of nearly $500, 900 for the
year. n total outgoings were
e5.0O0,00 an increase Of s24O,0 900
over 1905. Thus the net profits to
n Saxon government on the working
OF its railways for 1906 amounted to
the substantial sum Of G2, 900, 900, or
over five per cent. on the capital. So
that all interest and sinking fund
charges are easily met and a balance
left over in relief Of taxation. The
Saxon chancellor of the exchequer
counts the Saxon state railways, and,
it may be added, the Saxon state for
ests, most valuable assets.
As In Prussia, four classes of trains
are run, and the workmen's fares are
as low as six miles a penny. Railway
rates are moderate, and equipment
generally good and improving. In
particular the station restaurants are
a feature. The waiting rooms are
restaurants where the ubiquitous Ger
man glass Of light beer is nearly al
ways INDUCED in by the waiting pas
senger. German trains keep good
time here az in other parts of the
empire, but travel is not so fast as in
either England or America That, Of
course. is characteristic. The Ger
man rarely hurries, but he gets
there" without fail. whether in science
or in business.
Saxony has almost precisely the
same proportion OF train mileage In
proportion to population as We have.
But while 1000 miles Of Saxon rail-
ways are capitalized at $50, 900, 900,
10000 miles Of British railways are
capitalized at 91,300, 600, 900. That
point, as in the case Of Prussia, 10 the
most important which energies from q
study Of the Saxon railway figures
London Daily News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Historic Engine Wrecked.

The locomotive used to haul logs
for the Donaldson Lumber COM
pany at State Line was mixed up In a
wreck and reduced to kindling wood
recently, says the Milwaukee Sentinel.
1t was built by the Grant Locomotive
works, and sent to the Paris exposi-
ton in the sos. 1t was awarded q
gold medal for perfection Of con-
struction in steam machinery Of its
class, and was returned to the United
States. On the cab Of the locomotive
was a facsimile Of the medal. rsvsrss
and DIVERSE
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
HOME RECIPE FOR COLDS.
Will Break Up a Cold in "a Hours a.
Cure Any Cough That Is Durable.

Mix half pint Of good whisky with
two ounces OF glycerine and add one
half ounce Concentrated oil Of pine.
The bottle is to be well shaken each
time and used in doses OF a teaspoon
full to a tablespoonful every four
hours. The Concentrated oil OF Pine
comes in one-half ounce Walls packed
securely in air tight cases which are
intended to protect 1t from light and
retain all the original ozone. 1t Is =
product of the laboratories Of the Globe
Pharmaceutical Co., Of Dayton, Ohio,
and Is guaranteed under the National
Pure Food and Drug Act. Don't use
bulk oil Of pine or limitations Of Con-
centrated. They are insoluble and
work havoc to the kidneys. Any drug
gist has the Concentrated oil Of pine,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Rapid and GOOD Work.

A gang Of Great Northern railroad
engineers and platelayers one recent
Sunday gave a remarkable display Of
rapid bodybuilding. according to an
English newspaper. A bridge outside
Harringay station over the Midland
railways line had to be widened, and
two enormous Orders were construct.
ed. During the week supports for the
Orders were built under the old
bridge, and as soon as the heavy traf-
fc of the Saturday night had been
dealt with gangs of men, working In
relays. pulled up the rails. demolished
the old bridge, and carted the debris
away. BY eight p. m. both Orders
had been hoisted into position. and 1T
midnight the permanent way was In
order again.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Fed Locomotive with Fence Rail,

Fed Locomotive with Fence Rails.
The failure Of hard coal as q fuel
for q locomotive gave passengers on
. Delaware & Eastern train q novel
experience recently, says q Middle
town IN. ~ correspondent. The
coal furnished for the engine was so
fine that 1t sifted through the crates
Of the engine. and ear Gregorytown
the fire went put and the train was
stalled. The male passengers, when
they heard the trouble, got out and
helped the train crew demolish near
by fence rails to obtain fuel. With
this the train was carried along for
some distance, and then another for
aging party secured a new supply Of
fuel. After several stops the train
reached a point where proper fuel
could be obtained.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Home Of ~ewaInp-Rook
Nobility's RESPONSIBILITIES.

Parvenu's Wife-Oh, Emil. since
you were knighted l haven't a mo-
ment's peace. must have company.
pay visits, help artists. We must build
a big castle, have our portraits paint
ed for the gallery, and if | die of all
this bother | know | shan't have any
peace; l suppose l shall have to be =
ghost in our castle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
PATENTS

List Of Patents Issued Last Week 70
Northwestern Inventors.
Reported by Lothrop & johnson.
patent lawyers, oil Pioneer Press
building, st. Paul, Mimi: Alexander
J. Blumbach, Winona, Mimi, Ink weA:
Clarence M. Crum, Hansboro. N. D..
rein-holder; George Dopkins, Morris,
Mimi, overshoe-holder; Frederick
Hachmann, st. Paul. MINI, wrench:
Otto A. Pust. Holloway, Mimi, bag.
holder; Michael r. Ritts, Mcclure, q.
D., horse-detacher; Alex M. Walstrom
Minneapolis, Mimi, bath cabinet.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
First Use of Coffee.

The use OF coffee In England raj
first known in 1857. The first public
place in London where 1t was sold
was thus advertised: made and sold
in St. Michael's alley, in Cornhill, by
Pasqua Rosee, at the sign OF his own
head"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
(The End.)
A Baqatelie.

Southerner-After all, the Civil war
was fought over a very small matter.
Northerner-How's that? 1t in
volved the Union itself.
Southerner-No, just a little mat
ter Of spelling. The point involved
was whether we should say the
United States Of America or the I'm.
tied States of America.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

piM doctoring tho effects, while the ortg-
inal disease undermines the system.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge 20
often expressed, that DR.. Kilner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
fulhlls every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladde.
and every part of the urinary passage.
It corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne.
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect Of Swamp.Roos
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis.
tressing cases. If you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle and .
book that tells all f
about it, bothsentfree 34A85!B5k1 e. 1s::::++$s5o
by mail. Address DR.. MEist!A!MaMtN i e..iss S
Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. When Homo OF swamp-Rooe
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
the address, Binghamtoi, N. Y.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Hurt In Peculiar Accident.

A peculiar accident has occurred
near Cory, Pa. r. l.. Broadwick, Q
Lake Shore brakeman, was badly
r~-t the other night, when a gale ot
wind blew the roof on a box car on
which he was riding. He sustained
fractured shoulder and internal in.
jurieS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
The Appeal and tho Man

The Appeal and tho Man.
"Have you an opening for q heavy
tragedian?"
mix"
"Sir. do you know that I wear the
mantle of Kemble?"
"You look 1t. Git yourself a new
fur overcoat and l might talk to you"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
First MannIsh Woman,

The most emancipated female need
not be ashamed to claim Eve as her
ancestress, for she was the first to
have something mannish about her
one of Adams ribs.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

OF kidney disease.
While k%idneydis-
orders are the
most com
dis that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply.
s~icians, Uho con-
tent fhsmaS2nAs
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

A PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFT.
A step & time saving Elwell Kitchen Cab
met. Ask your dealer or send for free book.
let, Elwell Kitchen Cabinet CO., Min'apIia.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

TEXAS GULF COAST COUNTRY.
Write for free booklet and maps to Thso
Koch Land Co.. Globe Bldg, St. Paul.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

WE SELL guns AND TRAPS,
buy furs and hides. or tan them for robes q
rugs. N. W. Hid q Fur Co.. Minneapolis.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
How About This7

How About This7
people are implored to shop early.
But will they ever do so?"
:" fear not. At least, not while the
president remains silent on tho sub
ject."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
OF the Ba

OF the Bat.
Sepperl-Father, what rhymes with
thirst"
Father-Beer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Water Used bv locomotiva

An express engine consumes on an
average ten gallons Of water per
mile.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

PILES CURED IN o TO ID DAYS.
PAZO is guaranteed to cure any oaso
Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Pro.ruding Pilos In
{ to Ia days or money refunded. bDc.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

Inclination always furnishes the
most convincing argument.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

Soap has been known to the vorlA
for 5000 years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Sgspect \.
Prevalency Of Kidney Disease

Most people do not realize the alarm.
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

The evil we remember Is surpassed
by the good we forget.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03
South Dakota
Ceassal State News Pasa1fsDhsd.

Peter Atanasoff, a laborer employed
on the Milwaukee road, was killed in
a wreck near Rapid City.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

DR.. Dott, county health officer, ha
qu%arantined several new cases Q
smallpox at Canistota. There are four
teen cases and the schools have beer
closed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

William Grebe, a pioneer resident OF
Aurora county, died in his wagon on a
lonely road while on his way to his
farm from a business trip to market.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-03

book that tells all
about it, both sentfree
BY mail. Address DR..
Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hanlton, N. Y. When
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

wedding favors shown at this sea-
son are many and various, but those
which can be classed as especially unique
are novelties seen in the past week at
small hgh-class speciality shop catering
to the ultra fashionable trade. The new
est wedding cake boxes are in the shape
of bell. They are covered convention
ally with white satin and decorated with
a hand-painted design of Bride roses, for
get-me-nots, yiolets, lilies-o s-of-the-valley. or
whatever blossom one may choose An.
other novelty. also In the form of bell,
is made of satin and decorated to match
the boxes. The bell is fat, two sec
tions of bell shape, sewed together
at the top and sides. The clapper,
though rather large for the size Of the
bell, is in the form of china
silk bag filled with rice, the strings OF
which run through the top Of the bell.
This pulls down and opens on draw
string The rice is intended. OF course.
for the guests parting blessing to the
bride, and the article itself makes
charming little souvenir of the occasion.
: The newest bags for opera and the
ater use are made of softest satin accord
con pleated. the pleating drawn out at
the top and finished with tiny ruche,
which gives the effect huge rosette
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

costume, and this is particularly true Of
white muslin, embroidery and lace COM
binations.
Cont and skirt Suits.
Trimming heavy white linen coat and skirt
suits with panel embroideries is rather
novel, yet not more unique than, that
of trimming them with heavy lace bands
which for several seasons has been the
vogue. One such costume shows the
eyelet-hole banding about the skirt bot
tom, matching the Empire girdle conceal
ing the joining OF the embroidery-yok
blouse and the wide cuffs aud collar OF
the REFER coat.
Separate A1Iover Coats.
Separate coats made of allover en-
broidery, venise, imitation Irish and Val
enciennes lace will be worn with elab-
crate lingerie gowns throughout the sum
mer. They are of Empire aud REFER
models quite as often as of the half
fitting cutaway type with the semi
pointed backs, finished all round with
bands above edgings and close across the
bust with embroidered buttons. One
stunning cutaway of allover embroidery
is set together with lace beading and
trimmed with a lace edge, the medium
sized puffed sleeves terminating at the
wrist with narrow lace-edged muslin ruff
des.
Sleeveless Jackets.
For very warm weather there Is nothing
more comfortable. and withal more
fashionable. than the sleeveless coat Of
linen or muslin. These are trife more
dignihed In appearance than the Jumper.
for the cutaway may usually be modified
and adapted to the figure unless the
sloping away of the coat fronts is unbe-
coming, as Ia. sometimes the case. In
this event the jacket fronts may meet or
cape over the bust, fall straight below
the hips, and II not entirely of embroid-
cry, be bordered narrowly with 1t and
further ornamented with large lingerie
covered cabachons in lieu OF buttons
Separate Blouses.
When separate white blouses are not
wholly of embroidery they are lavishly
trimmed with it. 1t may be said, In pass
ing, that never was the shirtwaist more
extensively worn, and despite fashions
frown against what is termed make
shift for 1t, is practically indispensable
to any wardrobe. Among the simpler
models are many of fine batiste or lawn,
with embroidery turned-over collar, cuffs
and frill. Others button up the front
through a wide box plait of embroidery
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

flouncings make frocks that look far
more elaborate than they actually are.
One length Is taken for the skirt, which
may be tucked into a paneled or shaped
girdle and a second for the deep founce.
to be supplemented, when necessary. by
lace-edged batiste ruffies. The blouse
may be of all-over embroidery, with lace
insertions or of batiste, with machine
work bands, yoke and sleeves.
The Future of Sleeves.
Short or elbow sleeves are still in the
majority for summer frocks,, but there has
been a decided decrease in their size and
a tendency to cling closely to the shoulder
even when capped with japanese folds or
running into the bodice at the top. On
all of the simpler embroidered batiste,
Iinon and muslin frocks the trimmed elbow
sleeve obtains, but with the more elao-
crate sort such as those used for hot
weather house and evening wear, the
loose picturesque wing Is In evidence
Nevertheless, as straws show the winds
direction, SO do the new Greek sleeves
indicate the future fashion In arm cover
ings. The classic form adapted to the
present day is merely a succession OF
folds softly draping the upper arm and
mousquetaire fitting below the elbow. 1t
Is safe to say that the long sleeve is
making headway and that 1t will be seen
on not a few Of the late summer frocks
and many of the less ornate and more
practical blouses.
Lining the Lingerie Gown.
The lining of lingerie gown is not
matter to be lightly undertaken, although
the material should be of the flmiest. For
wear with any sort Of one-piece muslin
frocks slip of India silk or fine lawn,
perfect in At and of the same skirt length.
is absolutely necessary. If woman pos
sesses an unlimited bank account, 1t is an
excellent plan to have a separate slip for
each lingerie dress, but II this Is too ex-
pensiye there should be several of different
tints which may be used interchangeably
to diversity the wardrobe. But where 1t
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
FASHION NOTES AND NOVELTIES.

when the silk cords draw the bag to-
gether. These are very pretty In foliage
green shade, which harmonizes well with
any color costume or wrap one may wish
to accompany them.
A small vanity bag designed for the
comfort of womankind is just large
enough to admit Of a fat, round box
but two inches in diameter, which holds
small powder puff, the box being at
tached to the covered cardboard founda-
tion of the bag, which on the outside is
fitted with a tiny circular looking-glass.
These little novelties sell at rather large
price In the fashionable shops, consider
ing their size, but any woman clever at
sewing can evolve one herself at very
trifing expense.
In those fashionable neck ruffs
which have lately come into vogue, Pier
rot ruffs they are called, there Is new
model just out the past week. The ruche
itself Is the same as when II arst ap-
peared; the difference appears In its deco
ration. This in the form Of beautiful
orchid, with maidenhair fern mingled
with the soft satin ribbon rosette which
finishes the end Of the ruff. The most
attractive OF these are in mauve, the
color of the fashionable orchid, which
those who can afford 1t wear as corsage
bouquet