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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Congressman, uasruntiad.


When congress-, ordered. tho, applina,.
ton of the civil service rules, to ALL
appointments, Of persons to conduct
the woman aud. child labor investigs.
lions, it believed lib had struck the.
president a severe. blnM The latter
was supposed to have. a. slate of ap+
pointees, prepared; which he proposed
Ito proclaim officiallY as. soon as the,
were authorized The.
civil service requirement.. however, has.
\ proved a. boomerang. Congressman
are finding. the number Of jobs open to
their constituents diminishing year
after year. They are unable to re-
ward political supporters as lavishly
Us was the case i'm the old days. The
esult Is grave embarrassment, and in
some cases defeat at the polls. One
I congressman who Knocked steadily at
the, doors of every department re-
surneA h0ne tn . disgusted frame Ct
mind.
II had promised to get \ subordinate
;lerkship for girl in my district" b.
aid before he left land now ! have
ot to go back home and report fail
ire. 1t is the civil service commits
sion this, the civil service commission
| hat, and the civil service commission
verifying. It's we'll enough to say
he merit system should prevail, but
isn't always the man or woman who
makes the highest mark in an exam
nation that turns out to be the best
employee. When arrive will have
conversation with my friend who
asked me to get the job for the girl
something like this:
,"'Got that job, John?' he win ask.
"'No,' will answer. I haven't got
the Job. That girls got to pass civil
service examination
'"'Civil service? Why, doggone 1t.
you promised to do civil service for
me without any examination, and as
you won't, I'm going to support some
body who will!'"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
RAILROAD MAN
Didn't Like Being Starved.

A man running on railroad has to
be in good condition all the time or he
Is liable to do harm to himself and
others.
A clear head is necessary to run a
locomotive or conduct train. Even
. railroad mans appetite and diges-
ton are matters of importance, as the
clear brain and steady hand result
from the healthy appetite followed by
the proper digestion Of food.
"F'or the past five years." writes q
railroader. II have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doc
tor consulted seemed to want to
starve me to death. First was diet
ed on warm water and toast until
WAS almost starved: then, when they
would let me eat, the indigestion
would be right back again.
"Only temporary relief came from
remedies, and3I tried about all of them
! saw advertised. About three months
ago . friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food. The very first day l no
ticed that my appetite was satisfied,
which had not been the case before,
that can remember.
= I'm week. I believe, I had more
energy than ever before in my life.
have gained seven pounds and have
not had q touch Of indigestion since
lhave been eating Grape-Nuts. When
my wife saw how much good this food
was doing me she thought she would
try It awhile. We believe the dis
eoverer Of Grape-Nuts found the Per
kect Food"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek. Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
VILE" In pkgs. There's q Reason
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Coed tor the complexlo,,,l..

Parsley water is said to be useful
for clearing the complexion. Take
one-half pint Of rain water and soak
u large bunch Of parsley In 1t ali
night; in the morning wipe the face
with a clean, soft cloth, then sponge
with the parsley water; let the face
dry without wiping. This should be
done three times q day for a fortnight.
when great Improvement viii be seen
in the complexion.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
A Religious yokesmith.

A stfckler for the good old ways,
~hich we all admit to be the best,
dropped in from church to see a
writer.
TO the great surprise and horror Of
die Sunday visitor the writer was at
work. The CHEEKY click, click of the
typewriter sounded from his den.
"Oh. my dear man." exclaimed the
lhocked caller, "you have not so far
forgotten. your early training as to be
composing on Sunday?"
"Oh. my dear, only jokes-and they
are Jokes on religious subjects"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Little Turks At the Capital.

The Turkinh minister's little young
sters drive around the national capital
In a victoria, in the most remarkable
and undesirable millinery. The head
pieces Of all four Or Ave Of the swarthy
little strangers are exactly alike. with
out any sex discrimination. They all
wear little smooth black fezes. appar-
emily Of rubber or oil silk, with ox-
tensions that come down over the ears
and fasten under the small chins. The
elm faces peep out oddly upon the
new sights about them in this grea&
strango land. ~
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
WHERE NE WAS NOT IMMUNE
No usases Of Diplomacy Protected
Youngster from Fathers Wrath.

There is, a, policeman in, Washington
who was taught the power Of diplo.
matte immunity in q way that exoites
him to laughter every time he thinks
of it. A few days ago, he was gayly
swinging: his club and flirting with the
nurses in Dupont circle when, he. NO.
ticed a. nine-yearold breaking branch.
es from q small. bush.
stop that" he said! to. the. young.
ster, touching him on the, shoulder.
Il may have to arrest you for that"
The child looked at him .unafraid.
You. can't, do that" he. observed
grayely. Il, am entitled to. diplomatic
immunity"
The ohicer's mouth flew open.
Young man." he said, peremptorily
II am an, officer of the law. It, is, un.
lawful to- break shrubbery. Anybody.
doing SO must be- punished"
"Ah, but you don't know who, Ii am"
the boy replied in: q. childish treble.
Il am the son. Of an envoy extraordi.
nary and minister plenipotentiary.
Diplomats and their families cannot
be. punished for breaking the laws. II
you: don't believe. me. you. may go and
ask. my papa"
"I'll: tell you. what I. will do. young
man." the officer saidI. exasperated. Il
will take you. to- your father and see
If. you. have any immunity from. his
punishment
The youngster walled. It. was some
satisfaction, to the ofi1cen to, know that
he walled still louder after he. had told
his- falh, af, tho, 1orafion
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
The Lines Of Ace.

The rich Miss Passages thin lips
closed firmly.
mo. Mr.. Goldhunter," sre said. "a
thousand times. no. Indeed, am
surprised that you should have risked
Q proposal. I should think you could
have read your rejection in my face"
Charles Goldhunter rose at once.
"But." he said. II am not very good
at reading between the lines"
And laughing harshly. he lighted a
cigarette and passed out into the rag.
Ing snowstorm.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Lega, Excuse.

'Rastus," said the neighbor, I'D
like to borrow that mule of yours"
Goodness sakes, boss" was the re.
ioinder. I'D like to 'commodate Won:
but Is had some 'sperience wifi de law.
II man is 'sponsible fob de acts Of
his agent an was to lend dat mule
out it 'wouldn' be no time befo' was
arrested for assassination"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
TO PROTECT WALL
HERE Is SOMETHING pAINTlER
THAN JAPANESE MATING.
Directions for Making Splash Back
In Floral Muslin or cretonne-
Pretty FriIl with Which
to Finish Drapery.

The splash backs in Japanese mat.
ting which are so often used to pro.
tect a wallpaper behind washstand
are never very decorative In effect,
and seem always as though their
proper place would be rather the floor
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
We.the. Prophecy Ra.ll.aa

Weather Praphaey Ra.'i.aa
Passerby tangrfly to owner e
housel- This fowerpot has Just falnen
on my head from the balcony Of your
house.
Owner "a meteorolosfst(-Realfr?
Then there is an east wind to-day, ~
4 pTophesfed there would be.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
The Husband Ao,ln.

80 sNSoouo NU0tus
why. Mary" said her mistress. RI
told you to tidy up my room an hour
ago. and here It Is in terrible disor.
der" g.
Yes. mum. and I did," said Mary,
out the master came in to put on q
clean collar. mum. and he lost the
stud" =.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

A Reasonable Extrleation.
'os-who's that awful old trump
over there!
'09-That. sir, is my mother.
'OS-Er-ah-oh--. yes-um. Well
just ought to see mine!
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

traced to the kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
i'll the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the. blood
that is their work.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Facing the Situation.
LYDIA E.-FINKHKM

Facing the Situation.
II won't countenance this deal!"'
cried the senior member of the firm:
"Then," resignedly replied the Junior
member chat puts another face on.
It."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Often Tho Kidneys Are
Weakened by 0Yer-Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16
Goina; Up.

Going Up.
can, ounce Of butter, madame
The grocer said, and: then,
1.-TWO dollars please;" as he wrapped
it UP -
For this was 1910.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Therefore. when your kidneysare weak
" out Of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do it:
duty.
II you are sick or "feel badly" begin
eaking the great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilmer's Swan,p-Root, because as soon
IS your kidneys are we'll they will help
ill the other organs to health. A trial
viii convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
AXE by first doctoring your kidneys:
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
Of the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all E:k
druggists in fifty cent aaR#a5z5a31 :s%%s:|,
aud one-dollar size
bottles. You may s.sl MM&
have sample bottle Homo of swsmpnoos.
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kilmer s. Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. kilmer's Swamp-Ro and the adj
dress, Bingl,amton, N. Y, nevery bottle.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Penniless men are at least bunko.
proof.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Garfield Tea puriies the blood, eradi-
eating rheumatism, govt and other ehron-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Mrs.. Wisslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teetiK. giiuss retiueea n
nannssoa allays vain. cures wind collie. 80 bossls
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

II love is blind how can there b
love at first sight?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

A BEAUTIFUL WATCH FOB FREE
to those who ship us IS worth of hides or
furs or buy guns or traps to that amount.
N. w. HIDE & FUR CO., Minneapolis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

WE PAY TOR PRICES FOR CREAM.
Cash every day. Write for prices and tags,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

No man ever prayed who did all his
praying on his knees.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Nothing makes one more tired thaa
living only for rest.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

Some men rob widows and orphans
and then try. to square themselves by
giving 10 per cent to the Lord.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

than the wall of room. There are
many pretty possibilities. however,
about dainty wall drapery of the
kind we illustrate in the accompany
ing sketch. 1t could be very easily
made at home, and fixed securely to
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-01-16

For this was 1910.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-24

ment Of the powers of every man. If
ne has five talents, or two talents. or
one talent-let them be fully develop
cd. But no man win be permitted to
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-24

ministrator with the Will annexed of
the estate of Mamie L. Burke, de-
| ceased, wherein he asks to be allowed
s9772. 70. and he charges himself with
s12, 1925, and asks that the same may
be examined and approved, and that
final order may be made of distribu-
ton of the property remaining in his
hands to the persons thereto entitled,
and discharging him and his sureties
from all further responsibility as such
administrator;
1t is Ordered, That Monday, the goth
day of July, A. D. 1908, at nine o'clock
A. m, before the Judge of said Court
at the courtroom of the said Court at
Honolulu, Island of Oahu, be and the
same hereby is appointed as the time
and place for hearing said petition and
accounts, and that all persons inter-
ested may then and there appear and
show cause. if any they have, why the
same should not be granted, and may
present evidence as TO who are enti-
tied to the said property. And that
notice of this order, in the English
language, be published in the Pacific
Commercial Advertiser, a newspaper
printed and published in Honolulu,
once a week for three successive
weeks, the last publication to be not
less than two weeks previous to the
time therein appointed for said hear
ing.
Dated at Honolulu, this 9Th day Of
June, 1908.
ALEXANDER LINDSAY, JR.,
Second Judge of the Circuit Court of
the First Circuit.
Attest:
JOHN MARCALLINO,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of the First
Circuit
S061-June 10, II. "a; July 1.
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The Board of License Commission
ers for the County of Oahu will hold a
meeting at the Executive building on
Wednesday, July Is, 1908, at 4 p. m,
to consider the application of T. ST.
MIDA and T. IWANAGA for a Fifth
Glass License to sell intoxicating
liquor, other than wine manufactured
in the Territory by the applicants, at
the premises on Booth road, near
Pauoa road, in Pauoa Valley, Homo
lulu. under the provisions of Act 119,
Session Laws of 1907.
All protests or objections against the
issuance of a license under said ap-
plication should be filed with the Sec
rotary of the Board not later than the
time set for said hearing.
A J. CAMPBELL,
Secretary. Board of License Commits
sioners.
S067-June II, "a; July 1, s.
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BY Authority
NOTICE.
PAYMENT OF WATER RATES.

PAYMENT OF WATER RATES.
AS provided for in Chapter 45 of the
Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1905, all per-
sons holding water privileges or those
paying water rates are hereby notified
that the water rates for the six (6)
months ending December 81, 1908, will
be due and payable on the first day of
July, 1908.
On all such rates remaining unpaid
on July Is, 1908, an additional charge
of 10 per cent. viii be made.
All privileges upon which rates re
main unpaid on August Is, 1908, are
subject to immediate shut-of without
further notice.
Rates are payable at the Office of the
Honolulu Water Works, Capitol Build
ing. j. Nj. LITTLE,
Superintendent of the Honolulu Water
Works.
June 10, 1908.
sO7O-June 10, 20, 81, %, %, "a, 25,
90, %, %, %, 30.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
THIRD CIRCUIT. TERRITORY OF
HAWAII. = AT CHAMBERS. IN
PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate of J. W.
Keliikoa, Deceased.
Order of Notice of Hearing Petition
for Allowance of Final Accounts,
Distribution and Discharge.
On reading and filing the petition and
accounts of ]. n. Koomoa, administra-
tor of the estate of j. w. Keliikoa,
deceased. of North Kona. Hawaii,
wherein he asks to be allowed $17S.4O.
and he charges himself with $195. so,
and asks that the same may be exam
ined and approved, and that a final
order may be made of distribution Of
the property remaining in his hands
TO the persons thereto entitled, and
discharging him and his sureues from
all further responsibility as such ad-
ministrator;
1t is Ordered, That Thursday. the
LIST day of August, 4. d. 1908, at ten
o'clock a. m. before the Judge of said
Court at the courtroom of the said
Court at Kailua. Island and County
of Hawaii, be and the same hereby is
appointed as the time and place for
hearing said petition and accounts. and
that all persons interested may then
and there appear and show cause, If
any they have why the same should
not be granted. and may present evil
dence as to who are entitled to the
said property. And that notice of this
order. in the English language. be pub
lished in the Pacific Commercial Ad-
vertiser. a newspaper printed and pub
Gshed in Honolulu. T. H. for three
successive weeks. the last publication
10 b. not less than two weeks previous
to the time therein appointed for said
hearing
Dated at Kailua, T. H. this 10th day
of June, 1905.
6Siened1
JOHN ALBERT MATTHEWMAN.
Judge.
Attest.
JOHN GREIG,
Clerk
S067-June l., "a: July I, 3.
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Sealed lenders will re received by
the President of the Board of Re-
gents. College of Hawaii, at his office
in the Judd Building. to be opened al
IL o'clock noon, Monday, June 29th
1908, for sale to the College of Hawaii
of certain books and periodicals,
Copies of the Schedules designating the
books and periodicals reqnsed lnay le
had of the President.
Bids must specify the edition and
publishers name. No bid win he e
ceived unless the sane is for all the
books required in accordance with
some one Schedule. Bids must be
figured in total sums for the books re-
quired by each Schedule
The Board of Regents reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
HENRY E. COOPER,
President, Boar1 OF Regents.
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The Board of License Commission
ers for the County of Oahu will hold
a meeting at the Executive building
on Wednesday. July Is, 1908. at 4 p. m,
to consider the application of K. ONO
and s. KIKUGAWA for a Saloon Lii
cense to sell intoxicating liquors at
No. s9S, Iwilei road, Honolulu, under
the provisions of Act 119, Session Laws
of 1907.
All protests or objections against the
issuance of a license under said APP
plication should be filed with the Sec
rotary of the Board not later than the
time set for said hearing.
A. ]. CAMPBELL,
Secretary, Board of License Commits
sioners.
S067-June Il, "a: July 1, 8.
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The Board of License Commissions
ers for the County of Oahu will hold
= meeting at the Executive building
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BERTHA AUGUSTA KLEMME for a
renewal of the Restaurant License
now held by her to sell intoxicating
liquors at the premises known as the
aloha Alma Saloon" Punchbowl
street. Honolulu. under the provisions
of Act 119, Session Laws of 1907.
All protests or objections against the
issuance Of a license under said ap-
plication should be filed with the Sec
rotary Of the Board not later than the
time set for said hearing.
a. ]. CAMPBELL
Secretary, Board of License Commits
sioners.
SO67-June II, "a; July 1, s.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-24

An authority among Japanese News
papers, published in the Territory of
Hawaii.
The only Illustrated 10-page Japan
csc Daily in Existence.
R-page Sunday Issue is the Best
advertising Medium.
Job Work in Japanese and ChineKe g
speciality
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-24

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST CIRCUIT, TERRITORY OF
HAWAII. - AT CHAMBERS. IN
PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
Dame Hall, Deceased.
Order of Notice of Hearing Petition
for Auxiliary Administration with the
Will Annexed.
On reading and filing the petition of
Samuel NJ. Damon of Honolulu, Island
and County of Oahu, Territory of Ha-
wall, alleging that Mary Dame Hall,
resident of, and domiciled at, At
Iantic City, County of Atlantic, State
of New Jersey, died testate at Allan
tic City aforesaid on the 10th day of
March, 1908. leaving in the Territory
of Hawaii property necessary to be
administered upon, and praying that
letters of ancillary administration
with the will annexed issue to said
Samuel NJ. Damon of Honolulu afore-
said;
1t is Ordered, That Monday, the 9th
day of July. 1908. at nine o'clock a. m,
be, and hereby is appointed for hear
ing said petition in the courtroom of
this Court at Honolulu aforesaid, at
which time and place all persons con-
cerned may appear and show cause, if
any they have, why said petition
should not be granted, and that notice
of this order shall be published once
a week for three successive weeks in
the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, a
newspaper published in Honolulu
aforesaid.
Dated at Honolulu, June %. 1908.
(S) ALEXANDER LINDSAY, JR.,
Second Judge of the Circuit Court of
the First Circuit.
Attest:
(Sgd.) JOHN MARCALLINO,
Clerk
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1itI ~
So7S-June "a; July l, s, Is.
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sO67-June Il. "a; July l, 5.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST CIRCUIT, TERRITORY OF
HAWAII. IN PROBATE. AT
CHAMBERS.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Mamie
L. Burke. Deceased.-Before Judge
Alexander Lindsay. Jr.
Order of Notice of Petition for Allow
ance OF Final Accounts and Dis
charge in this Estate.
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