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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
M'FARLANDS SAIL
FOR IOWA HOME
Bringing Ashes of Dead Consul
Back from Scene Where
Tragedy Was Enacted.

Marshalltown. Ia, Oct. 31.-A cable
gram today from Consul General Thar
kara. of Berlin, announces the sailing
today on the Kaiserin Augusta Vic
toria of Mrs. s. G. Mcfarland and
daughter Marion, with the ashes of the
dead husband and father, the late
consul general at large for Europe.
Mrs. Mcfarland Will come directly TO
this city on her sad mission.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

The Philadelphia Record has noticed
that usually 1t Isn't he girl with a
old manner who freezes on to a fell
low"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
NOTE IN APPLE BARREL
LEADS TO MARRIAGE
English Squire Gets Strangely
Sent Letter and WEEDS
Illinois Sender.

Chicago, Oct. Ga note and a photo
graph ia 4 barrel of apples brought about
the wedding of Miss Ivy Chudleigh, of
Underwood. III, ana Archibald Pole-Wren-
fordsIey. of England
The young woman was visiting a farmer
named Crane last ]autulnn. and helped
pack the apples as they were brought in
from tho orchard. Into one barrel went
thIS letter and the picture:
y wonder who YOU are, YOU who /:
are opening this barrel of rosy +;
checked apples, and finding this note ,
ana this photograph of me perched /.
mp IN the old tree that these apples +;
came off. Won't you please write /.
and tell me who you are? ] am dying F.:
OF curiosity to Know. Ionrs sin !
cerciy."
10 this she signed a fictitious name. and
gave the number OF the box i'm the village
pOstofiice, which she had rented during
her stay with Farmer Crane.
The apples were shipped on October 4.
on riding into town on November 20 she
found in her mail box a letter addressed
10 the fictitious name she had nailed up
in tn" barrel TIL envelope bore a Brit
iSh stamp and postmark. and was signed
10y the English squire.
OF course, there was more correspond
-enC", with the usual result. They are
married now, and will reside in Surrey.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

Boarding house pancakes are often
reminiscent of a ball game remarks
the Topeka State Journal, lin that the
batter doesn't always make a hit"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
SANE FOURTH ASSOCIATION

The Kansas City Star calls for the
"disfranchisement of the straw vote
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18
ALIBI IS PROMISED
BY SISTER OF MANN
Man Accused of Srangling
Chicago Woman May Be
Freed When Tried.

CHICAGO. Oct I7-Edna Mann. the
hfteen-year-old sister Of Lunan c.
Mann. accused Of strangIing Mrs
Frances Gilmore Thompson 10 death in
d Michigan avenue roorning house, June
=. today came 70 his rescue with an
alibi.
The girl declared she would save her
brother from the gaIlows- she affirmed
his innocence and declared his arrest
and indictment 70 be the result OF a
plot
Il was with him in our home in Oak
Park at the very time he is charged
with being on Michigan avenue-at ths
very tine when the crime was com
mitted, according 10 the police said
the hIteeu-year-Old girl Il VIII 90 on
the stand, prove my brothers alioir and
save him from the possibility Of death
on the gallOws-"
case was one Of two important develop
and startling strauglinC case ChIcagO's
police have struggled with for many
years.
At the same time Attorney Charles X
ErbStein. for Mann. gave out a Aft
davit by Mrs Minnie Neicher. or Mes
ser, denying statements that TULiI
tend 70 inCrimiuate Mann. which had
been ascribed 70 her by The police
At the same time the police declare,
they have complete aEC solid case
against Mann
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18
JUMPING EVENTS AND RACES ARE THE FEATURES
OF CLOSING DAY OF WASHINGTON HORSE SHOW

ing course. After some debate the
judges awarded first money in this
event 10 the Union County Cva) Hunt,
whose mounts were entered by the
Westchester Farm; second went TO the
KeswiCk Hunt Club whose mounts were
entered by Julian Morris, and the third
was given TO the Warrenton Hunt Club.
whose mounts were entered by W. 5.
Sewers. The first prize was S75, the
second sos, and the third a ribbon.
But One Entry.
There was only one horse to answer
the bugle in the sixth event, and that
was Irish Rose. the old favorite. owned
by Edwin II. Weatherbee and ridden by
Julian Morris. After canterlng about
for some rime alone the judges decided
that the event could not go by default
Mrs. Anen Potts pronered her aid, and
amid the applause of the horse lovers
who understood, entered the ring with
MoOustOne, her prize winning gray
mare. Irish Rose, however. got the
first prize and MOcnstOne had to be
content with the reserve. The event
was for horses that had taken a first
prize in the saddle class at some recog-
nized horse show, and the prize was
800
The seventh event for champion light
weight hunters or winners Of prizes in
jumping or Corinthlan classes, was an
other which took the eye Of the crowd
from me fact that two CT the Misses
Cherbunnier, who have participated in
many other events. also rode I'm this
jumping contest. Both of the young
women riders rode well, although Meth
er won. The first prize Of 800 went TO
Centennial, a black gelding, entered by
the Y estchester Farm. and the re
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

While the first meet Of the Washing
ton Horse Show and Racing Associa-
ton never threatened to depopulate the
Capital, when the last horse came can
tering under the wire yesterday in the
last race. the management shook hands
with anybody and felt satisfied.
I'VE are not a bit disappointed" said
J. +. Latham. secretary OF the assOcla-
ton. and we feel that, I'm spite OF the
comparatively small attendance we
have done we'll We will have a show
next year, you can bet on that We
will begin 10 work il up sooner, and
we will be sure Of larger attendance
"One trouble with this meet has been
the fact that il was held in the morn
ing People In Washington don't seem
TO want 10 get up to see a show at II
o'clock We will try TO arrange things
differently next year. We may also
change the programme for other meets
by having some show events and then
having race or two. That would give
some variety and please many people. -"
Interesting Events.
Several events on the program yester-
day brought out a number Of good en-
tries, and more than once the spectators
were brought TO their feet, cheering over
an exciting finish.
The best features of the day, how
ever, were the hunters which appeared
both in the show and in the races In
the show, the fifth event was for hunt
clubs entering teams Of three hunters,
either qualified or green. There were
nine riders in all in this event, three
clubs out Of four entered showing up at
the proper time
As all Of the nine wore crimson riding
coats. white breeChes. and black boots,
the track looked a bit like a real hunt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

serve" was awarded t. George E. Cain,
entered by the same farm
Heavyweight Hunters.
The last event OF the show was FOR
champion heavyweight hunters. Jumpers
or winners in the Corinthan class Red
Raven, a roam geIding, entered by
Thomas J. Feroe. having cleared every
jump like a bird and having shown the
best manners and conformation. was
given the first prize Of 800. To David
Gray, entered by Edwin II. Weatherbee.
a close competitor the reserve" was
awarded.
In the interval between the last show
event and the first race the stand filled
slightly and the course generally took
On some Of its former glory, although
1t looked but little like Benning OF other
years.
The first race of five furIongs for two
year-olds, worth $40 to the winner. $50
to the second and S25 to the horse in
third place. went to Great Jubilee. a
brown gelCing owned by o. L. Richards.
with Jockey Bergen UP. He was push
ed hard in the last furlong by Hanonia.
chestnut flly owned by the Montpelier
stable. ridden by Z. Trueman. who I'm
ished second. Flat Creek. a bay FLY
owned by +. c Tally. ridden by Jockey
Haynes. was third The time was LOB.
Close Finish.
The second race, Of six furlOngs for
three year-olds and upward, selling.
proved especially close. Baby While. a
brown mare owned by David Dunlop,
got away first and kept 4 slight lead
all the way round into the stretch. In
the last fUTlOng both Nfi1ot. bay
geIding owned BY W Gerst. and Bob
Callahan, IT., a bay gelding owned by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

etts. pulled his mount Oul in front Of
the whole bunch at the start, and kept
her there He was hard pushed b.
Alauda and Oxford Belle.
Jockey Fireman, riding AlaUda, a bay
geIding. owned by the Montpelier stable,
got second money. and Jockey SchalleT,
riding Oxford Belle, gray Ally, owned
by the Glen liver stable, got third. The
hrst prize was $40; the second 80, ana
the third So The time was rs
Morning Events.
In the morning the first event Of the
snow ring was won by Irish Rose. en-
tered by Edwin II. Weatherbee. Robin
Adair. entered by J. W Carter. took
second, and MoJnstOne, entered by Mrs.
Allen Potts, got third. Miss MabIe
Flynn rode both the first and second
prize winners, mounting them one after
the other The first prize was So. the
second So, and he third a ribbon
The second event, for a pair Of horses
having taken hrst prize a. some horse
show went 20 CARRIER & CARRIER, whose
chestnut geldings looked best 20 the
judges The priZe was 800 The re
serve" went 70 Ring King and Ring
Master. owned by Byers Bros *
KOOntze.
either qualified or green, up 10, carry
ing Ito pounds 10 hounds. went 10 Viii
low King. a bay gCldiEg entered and
ridden BY Mrs. Allen Potts Miss Mabel
Flynn got second on Edwin H Wealth
erbee's kcsEick, and Miss CherbOnuier
third on TacOnite. The first prize was
SIS, the second IS, and the third a rib
bon.
The fourth evert, another champion
affair was open only 20 single horS IS
exceeding I5-3. blue ribbon winners al
some show. Ring King. entered by
Byers Brothers K KOontze. took the
first prize. 800. and the reserve went
70 a chestnut gelding entered by Gar
Der & CARRIER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

.. E. Jordan. closed up on the leader
and for a few seconds II looked as if
all three would come under the wire
together. Baby Willie. however, under
Jockey Haynes whip and spur, forged
out ahead and won by a length. Minot.
ridden by Jockey Krause. got second.
and Callahan. ridden by Jockey SchaIler.
third The first prize in this race was
a75; the second. so. and the third. So.
The time was 1.15.
The third race, one Of the prettiCst
offerings Of the whole weeks meet and
races. was the amateur steepIechase for
hunters. There were four entries and
three Of these showed up. The race
was around the steeplechase course at
Benning just within the inside railing
of the track The riders in their pic
turesque hunting coats. went over the
two-mile course with never a hitch,
each horse taking the half score or more
jumps handily-
Goodwin Winner
Mr.. Goodwin, riding Southwest, a
brown gelding. owned by c. c. Safer,
took the lead at the getaway and kept
Il all over the course, although Mr..
Taylor. riding Bertha Barker. a bay
gelding. owned by T. F. Galloway. who
finished second. made a hard tight 10
win. Warrenton. chestnut gelding,
owned by Mrs T. F. Galloway, ridden
by Mr.. Holloway. made q game strug-
gle, but was never really dsngero Is, al
though he finished only q few lengths
In the rear The time was 400.
The last race OF the meet, seven fur
longs, a consolation handicap for any
horse that hadn't won In previous races,
brought out some good blood.
Jockey Haynes, riding Laughing Eyes
a chestnut hlly, owned by NJ c. Rick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

Large tWO-iucS P05t
brass bed. Just like this
Illustration with Il
heavy filters, six fancy
brass vases, large cans
good English LACQUER
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18
Autopsy Impossible.

I'VE were not able TO hold an autopsy
because of the opposition Of the boys
relatives, but no detail is lacking to es-
tabhsh typical case Of rabies"
1hls Is the first undOubJed case Of
nydrophobia that has been recorded in
washington since the laboratory started
us work last May. since which time
elsnly cases OF dog bites have been
Ieated. The number of new cases
Few weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-18

Neat imitation pas,els and etch-
choice OF gilt, fancy gilt, imita-
ton ivory and green. Special for
this week, sec.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

"Did you ever notice." he asked,
chow foreigners always speak very
loudly when talking with other per-
sons of their own country?
81 mean that foreigners travelling
about in this country conduct their con-
versations at the top of their voices.
The same is true ofkthem in restau-
rants, where they discuss the most
private matters openly and loudly.
They have abundant confidence that
no one else will know what they are
saying.
IL remember on one occasion being
on the street with young woman who
knew Italian much more than l did.
We passed several Italians who were
walking along, and one of them, turn
ing to his companion, made remark
about the young wOman's personal ap-
pearance that wasn't exactly fattering.
Prom her face know that she un-
derstood. l turned about angrily, but
she put her hand on my arm and asked
me not to do anything, so we let it go
at that"
yes" said the other man, land If
you ever have been abroad you will re-
member that Americans and English
there are quite as free in their way of
expressing loudly all sorts Of opinions.
1t looks like a standoff to me."-New
York Sun.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

ed of a professional career.
OF iate he had refused all requests to
perform in drawing rooms, as the de-
mands upon his good nature had be-
come too frequent, SO there was the
promise Of novelty In his performance
after two seasons of retirement.
He rapidly arranged his improvised
stage with a couple of tables and such
simple properties as he could obtain
from his hostess, while the guests stop
ped dancing to crowd around and
watch his really clever work.
Here's a new one" he announced
after he had performed routine of
familiar vanlshments and appearances.
For this | want piece of jewelry-a
watch, u ring, anything"
A dozen articles were offered, for
number of times he had drawn upon
the audience for handkerchiefs and
other small loans Without seeming
TO make any particular selection Blake
took the bracelet that Mrs. Thearle
offered and palmed it while he pre-
tended to wrap it in borrowed hand
kerchief, which he gave to Mrs.
Thearle to hold.
You are positive that you feel the
bracelet in the handkerchief" be ask
ed, and Mrs. Thearle in answer to an
almost imperceptible nod declared in
the affirmative. Blake gave her closed
hand tap with the fan he used as a
wand.
do you feel it nOw?" he asked.
Mrs. Thearle gave well simulated
cry of surprise and at Blake's direc-
tion unrolled the handkerchief to show
that it was empty.
IF the count will Oblige me by TAX
ing the bracelet from his pocket, Mrs.
Thearle will identify it as her prop
erty," announced Blake. stepping to-
ward the surprised foreigner.
Before the count could act he had
thrust his hand within the pocket and
obtained possession Of the stolen brace
let A quick pass and the bracelet
which he had borrowed from Mrs.
Thearle was in Blake's hand and the
other was In his pocket.
Later the stolen property was con-
veniently found by Il servant and hand
ed to its owner, and Blake's trick was
not thought of In connection with the
find.
"It was beautifully DONE" praised
Mrs. Thearle as he fingered after the
rest had gone. "NO one suspected.
just knew that If l accused the count
he would insist upon making scene.
He Is that sort of man."
"As it was, he found the trick de-
cided SURPRISE" said Blake, with a
reminiscent laugh. ut was worth the
trouble just to see his face"
1T was worth more than that" was
the warm response.
I'm glad you think So" said Blake,
taking possession of her hand for
am going to ask the highest fee have
ever demanded. want nothing less
than you, Alma"
81 think you have earned your fee"
she said simply.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

By my original Pelvic Methods l
cure VARICOCELE without the tor
lures of surgery; STRUCTURE with
outknlfe, painful procedureIBLOOD
POISON without harmful drugs,
NERVO-VITAL DEBILITY with
out the use of stimulative remedies.
While | make no extravagant claims,
yet the actual cures l accomplish can
be made only by specialist who pos
sesses knowledge and expert skill. If
you are suffering from any disease,
weakness or debility, why not consult
an experienced, educated and perma-
nently located specialist, one who is
thoroughly equipped with all necessary
appliances and one who will treat you
honeStly y and run no risk with your
health2
Consultation, examination and ad.
vice free. DR.. Kutchin's next visit to
Greenville, O., will be on Thursday,
April 9, at the Turpen House.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
A NEW YORK FUNERAL.
Death and Burial of q Man Of Whom
No One Knew Much.

No One Knew Much.
"Dying made easy is good mot
to for New York." said business
man to his friend who is a visitor
from the middle west. "The other
night when l got home saw an
undertaker's wagon standing at the
entrance. Cheerful sort of thing
to see after you have been out to
the play and a supper with your
friends.
"On the way up to my fiat | came
across the undertaker's men carry
ing upstairs, the body of Il man. The
undertaken explained that the
corpse was that of an elderly man
who had died that night at hos
pital and who had lived with the
people in the apartment below
mine. His friends had employed
the undertaken to take charge of
the body and arrange for the burial.
"The next day as | was going out
l met the undertaken. | thought it
was the decent thing for me to
show respect for the dead, particu-
larly in view of the statement of
the undertaken that the dead man
had no friends in the city. The
people with whom he lived were
acquaintances only.
Il followed the undertaken to the
ROOM Only a few persons were
present. The undertaken took a
prayer book from his pocket and
read the Episcopal burial service.
"After that the undertaker's en-
ployees carried the coffin downstairs
and placed it in a hearse. He and
his men stepped into the carriage.
The cortege moved down the street.
learned later that the body was
shipped to the former home of the
deceased.
'The head of the apartment
where the stranger had room said
to me:
"'We didn't know much about
him. He was quiet in his coming
and going. When he was taken
sick he asked to be sent to a hos
pital. 1t was done.
""The day before he died he sent
request to have any service that
might be held in case of his death
at the apartment where he had
lived. That was all right.
"I knew nothing of his anteced-
cnts. When l spoke to an under
taker about it he said he would at
tend to everything, and he did, but
when he read the service | was as
much surprised as you were
"The undertaken told me after
ward that he was an ex-preacher
and that he frequently ofliciated at
the funerals of strangers. And |
say again dying in New York is
easy."-New York Sun.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02

ed. this can be done by holding the
egg In the hand half closed and placing
1t in front of the light of candle.
For larger number Of eggs the test
ing is done more quickly and more
easily by means of the egg tester,
Fig. l.
The testing must be done in the
dark. If the egg is fertilized, the
germ should be seen very distinctly,
as in Fig ,. If the egg Is not fertliz-
ed and is freshly laid. it is almost quite
transparent and does not seem to con-
tain any yok. If not freshly laid the
yolk seems to float in the midst of the
white. If the egg Is fertiliZed and the
germ has not enough vitality to de-
velop. the germ will be seen surround
ed with circle or half circle of blood
Such eggs should he rejected.
While testing the egg must be kept
in a horizontal position. not with one
Of the ends downward before the egg
tester. A. in Fig. |. This is sometimes
a cause of death and certainly in
creases the percentage of deaths In
the shell.
The embryo is held in place in each
egg by two minute elastic threads, AA.
In Fig 3. When the egg is in hori-
ZOntal position both of these threads
hold the germ in place and act evenly
as elastic springs. Besides. the yOlk,
on the top Of which the germ is float
ing, plays the part Of cushion and
deadens the shock. But If the egg is
turned with one end downward only
one of these elastic threads is support
ing it. Under such circumstances the
mere shaking of the hand of the op.
orator may break 1t. and living
healthy egg is thus often returned
dead into the machine after being
tested.
When an egg Is to he tested, place
toward the tester that side which did
not receive the heat when 1t rested on
the tray in the incubator. The yOlk,
being lighter than the white, is thus
nearest the upper wall of the egg and
consequently is more easily seen.
After the fifteenth day nothing is
distinguishable any more in the egg
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
NEEDLEWORK NOTES.

Cross stitch IS growing in popularity
and very beautiful floral pieces are
now being made for cushions and ta-
BILE covers.
1t is always better to make a stem
in sewing OH button, as If it is sewed
tightly it will more easily tear out the
material. Take loose stitches and then
wind them on the right side with the
thread four or five times.
For wear tucked into the top of the
corset SteeS are dainty little heart
shaped Sachets of scented Wadding.
covered with soft silks or scraps of
ribbon The latter is sewed end to end
and intwined basket fashion. A frill
of lace completes it.
1t is good idea to line all collars to
frocks with white, as it does not dis
color with perspiratiOn nor rub off on
the neck. Besides it shows when it is
dirty, which is Il hint to the careful
woman that it needs changing. A
thin silk that does not cut easily is the
best for this purpose.
! lows is made of coarse crash. In con-
structing it Use two pieces eighteen
inches square, the front and the back.
The former can he decorated with
three large conventional tulips placed
side by side and running to the top of
the cushion. These are cut from leatll-
er, painted IN natural shades and then
glued to the cover. The deep reds and
soft green's are more effective on the
neutral background of crash.
A pretty gift for baby is little
down pillow covered with a dainty
white cover. one end of which is EN-
broidered in white pOppies and the
words, early to Bed" The pillow
should be made Of soft blue ticking
filed with down instead of feathers
and made very light and fluffy. Two
dainty covers should be made to go
with the gift. Use no cOlors In the
embroidery effect. Just trace of blue
will reflect through the white cover.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-02
His Stage Statistics.

Here are some amusing statistics
given by well known German ac-
tor at the close of pamphlet con-
tanning an account of his life:
l have played 455 different parts
in 37l plays in 90 towns on 1858
occasions. | have been married
1921 times, have died l,12O times,
been stabbed to death G1 times,
shot 81 times, drowned 32 times,
poisoned 1G times, clubbed to death
sc times, behcaded 81 times, as
sassinated 100 times. hanged 81
times, committed suicide 3l4 times
and died IA natural death SIS times.
London NJ. A. p.