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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

normal evolution OF nature. 1t is much more consoling
to observe that we follow the same course as the soul of
the great world, that we have the same ideas, the same
hopes, the same experiences, and almost the same SEN
thnents. 1t Is much more tranqui1izing to assure our
selves that in order to better our lot, to utilize our forces,
We employ the same means as it uses for Illuminating
and ordering the lower and unconscious regions that
there are no others; that we are i'll our place in a uni
verse of unknown substances. but whose thought is not
impenetrable. or hostile, but analogous to our own.
Let us content ourselves with observing, beyond our
selves, certain manifestations of this intelligence. What
the flowers can offer US probably is small enough in
comparison with that which could be told us by the
mountains, the sea aud the stars. if we could Jay hold
of the secrets of their lives. But they nevertheless per-
NIT us to presume with some assurance that the mind
which animates all things is the same essence as that
which WHITES our own body. If they resemble us, If we
resemble them, if everything we find in them Is found
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
tai cost Of living up to about $40 a
r&onth.
what a. wanted to Say

What He Wanted to Say,
"Heuow
"Hellow
Hello, confound you'll What do You
want2"
us this 6445Y"
"of course Why don't you go ahead
"oh, you needn't get mad about
nothing"
well. my times worth money, I
can't stand here all day jabbering
hello to s~omebodyp
This is about the first time I ever
used a telephone, and"
did you call me up Just for prac-
time ~
mo. Of course not"
Did you call me up to tell a funny
story7.
mo, L"
well. why don't you 80 ahd.d then
with your business? p
"You don't give me a chancaA As 4
saying
There you go againl Say, how Ions
are you going to keep me standing
here?'
AYou can sit down If you want tor.
III sit down on you Ii this is sup-
posed to be a Joke! Who are you. sirf.
MY name is Brown. rnoTa,, n
directly opposite you a few weeks aso.n
Wen, Brown, I'm sorry I have
spoken 50 harshly to you, but I'm not
Keeling Just up TO the mark today.
Hope o will pardon me.
"Oh, certainly"
me?o -
Why, I wanted to tell you that yonr
mouse - on fre."-Success Magazine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

says that the human eye was evolved
for distant vision, and in Its structure
Is relatively poorly suited for nearby
vision. The increase Of all sorts OF
printing angments the trouble every
day, and fall things seem to be con-
spring to make us use Il eyes more
and lore for the very thing for which
they are most poorly adapted" Theirs
Is, no doubt, much reason in this, but
could the world Danish its printing
presses and retain its civilization?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

also In ourselves, II they employ our Emu mi
have - bnhits orr precccupations our tendencies, gu.
desires for the best, is it Illogical to say tna' a.. -
we can hope instinctively, invincibly, 1t IS ahnos W. ~,
tain that they hope also7 Is 1t reasonable "nen w
find scattered through life such a sum OF htellsen'e'
that this life does not make for ntelligence-that IS 10
say. does not pursue an end of happiness, OF perfectlon'
of victory over that which we term evil, DEATH ahhini
lation, which probably is only the shadow OF us lace VI
its own %slunber2
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
stanasn9 Treat.

A maj says that a great deal OF I'M
Intentional entertaining takes place
among women. Women-when they
~ 81 thcmselvcs-it appears, lack In
dependence ot action. They cannot
shake On ono they have met 4 moment
|Or two ago with d nod, when they want
ia lunch nv themselves. The spirit Of
Domestic hospltnlity Il too strong. In
weak Ia0ment-for II Is painfully
Weak-they insist d paying for the
company and the food Of mn a%cQuaint-
ance they had merely meant to be civ
u *
or course, this sort Of thing seems
niuScst incomprehensiblc to a man. In
xftatious, III mems clubs, say, have to
~ backed BY pretty sound reason The
pleasant sort of a fellow whoSwaitei
about Tor BoIne sensitive man on whom
10 insinunte his appetite would soon
lond himself living a hungry life.
This u certainly d strange and dis
turbing insight into the and
customs of NJ II goes against
pnessa observation, too. Women usually
appear to be quite conscious that they
m doing an independent thing IN an
t~u1ependent spirit.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
VIRTUES OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

We think success in football is worth striv-
Ing for, because it teaches men that If they
are to accomplish what they set about to do
they must do so by work and submission to
discipline. That is a good lessoA-ss~.asea.-s
man.
Furthermore, the moral tone of college men
has improved a great deal In recent years, and
In this the successful athlete has done his
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
Rga MTSlD MlO[Hl[3[N

Of their presence. Other tests equally
Severe were made, and In no case did
the application OF the alum affect the
color OF texture Of the materials exper-
iiffissiited upon. The alum does not crap
crate, and 1t il, therefore, permanent
~ effective In materials which are not
to be clcansed by washing.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
Financial Exnesiant.

Shoeblack-Shlne. sirg -Four sons
Passerby-No; thank you. S~hoeblack-
Two sous? Passcrby-No. S~iloebiask
nothing. then: Passerby-All
right. II you like. Shoeblack CATER
having finished one sh~oa}--It's six sous
. clean the other. slr.-Nos Toisirs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

share. Drinking, dissipation, Is not good form for col
lege men nowadays-time was when not much was
thought Of 1t. Take such men as Tad Jones, leader
among his fellows, and who leads an upright life. Other
students initiate his habits, and such imitation, uncon-
scious, perhaps, does them a world of good.
The man who goes in for athletics soon finds that he
must go according to a schedule if he is to keep up and
make the most Of his time. When the moment comes
for study he has no time to lean on window sils and
talk with his fellows.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

In 1875 Jonathan Hull, woman, of Campden. Gloucestershire, patented
a steam tug, which, is said to have been tried o a the Avon at Evesham In the
following year. The tug had a single-actng steam cylinder, thirty inches in
diameter which in it's inward stroke lifted a weight equal to onehalf OF It's
effective pull The energy Of this weight in its descent durinx the rerura
stroke gave the engine a double action, and the reciprocatng motion OF the
piston ga.c continuous rotation by a ratchet gear IL aSpaddIe wheela at the
London News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
re. str.iner PIN Cu.hion.

Tea s~trainer PIN Cushfon.
The tea strainer pin cushion is a use
full article that needs no particular
skill in Its development. You buy the
strainer and paint a simple flower upon
it, then fill with horsehair and secure
this by a cardboard disk covered with
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
THE UNIVERSE IS NOT HOSTILE TO MAN.
BY Hiaurice Maeteriinck

For a long time we have shown a foolish
pride in believing ourselves miraculous beings,
unique and marvelously Fortunate, probably
fallen from another world, without distinct
connections with the rest Of life, and in any
case endowed with Incompatible, monstrous
faculties. 1t is much preferable not to be so
prodigious, because we have learned that the
prodigies do not hesitate to disappear in the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
REV. DIR, HILLS.

REV. DIR. HILLS. henceforth to be eXpunged. On cleo
ton day, for reasons OF public policy, saloons are closed.
The people feel that the citizen ought not to cast his bal
lot with dull and clouded mind. For reasons of public
policy also the people are coming to believe that Sunday
should be Il day when every citizen should have a clear
mind and be at his best in his home, and give the best
to friendship, recreation, reading, or worship. IL he
chooses.
History is full of the ruins of nations. That historian
was right who ended his page with these words: IF
we could sit down beside these fallen palaces In Ephesus
and Thebes, and talk with the spirit of the nation as
with a familiar friel1, the lament would be, Once l
lived; but l d~isobeyed the laws of God-behod, now, l
am dead" .
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
Two Hats N High Favor.

The hat on the left Is q yellow straw
with q fold Of black-and-white striped
ribbon around the crown. Across the
front the ribbon IL loosely looped and
held in place by two wreaths OF blue
forget-me-nots. The other hat Is made
on q wire frame. The edge is bound
with black velvet md wide laces are
used for the brim with a net which
blends well with It draped around the
crown. Bands Of pink satin hold the
net In place and a large bunch OF pink
roses and foliage is placed upright.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08


ssMen who lack popularity among
women arc prone 10 say 1t Is because
nre attracted BY the worst side Of
mans nature, remarked a matron who
thinks. ..rae man who knows himself
TO be steady and loyal and above small
weaknesses Is likely to become rooted
In that belief when he sees men he
knows to be below him In worth walk
on with the matrimonial prizes. He
thinks the woman who marries n wild
chap does 30 because Of the wildness.
IT'S In spite Of 1t. The chances are
that the wild young man takes pains to
make himself agreeable to women. He
studies their likes and disllkes and al
ways processes, whether he feels 1t or
doesn't, profound interest In their
health, their whims, the fit and fashion
Of their clothes and even the welfare
Of their pet dogs. Now, the man of
sterling worth, rs he likes to be called.
Will not condescend to court favor In
tloSe little ways. lie IS convinced he
would make a good husband for any
woman. He knows he Is honorable, In
dustrions and ~purposeful, and he thinks
those qualities ought to suffice. But
they don't. And the woman, repealed
Sby his Indifference to her In tiny things.
turns to the microscopic devotion Of the
other, forgiving his wildness for the
sake OF his charm"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

Occasionally aman gets "a little
svnpathy fr5a. his = lie, nut II always
- ! cranberry dressins.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
THE SABBATH.
By Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight HiHis.

These who have travelled widely in
many States are becoming conscious
Of the rising tide of public sentiment
Nin favor of the American Sunday. A
great ethical movement is sweeping
jover the people, and the movement
has the majesty Of a mighty wave In
the summers storm. Many things
that hitherto have been permitted are
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

to couch her conversation.
Occasionally one sees a woman with indomitable spir-
its, a quick sense Of humor, a gift for Intelligent CONVEX
sation, and mind enough to enjoy q change from the
gossip of the neighbours, the Incidents of the days house
keeping or the changes Of the fashions. Such a woman
1t was who was criticised for being too liberal in her
choice Of English for the ears Of her male acquaintance.
A man In whose good sense a woman has reposed con-
fdence enough to talk to him as she would to another
woman instantly betrays herself as unworthy when he
criticises her. He at once demonstrates the impossibility
of a sort Of equality between men and women, which Is
one of the most desirable things in the world.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

a bit Of any bright Xix etc. Conceal
the edge Of the stratner with a frill Of
ribbon from 1 to 2 inches wide. and
tie a bow TO the handle by which the
cushion hangs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
WOMEN TO BLAME FOR NAUGHTY MEN.
BY Juliet Y. Strauss.

The attitude of man toward woman IS one
Of self complacency and critical condescenslon'
and this Is the fault Of women themselves. l
heard the other day that a male person nao
said to a friend of mine that she talked TOO
plainly "before men," l was struck with awe
at the idea. When one considers how plainly
men talk before themselves 1 wondered In
what degree of humility they desired a female
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

Leap Year Refa.aI.

,.Tis very kind, indeed, Of you
To offer to become my wife;
To shy sou love me as you do
And WISH 10 share MY simple ate
But do not grieye at what say.
Dear Maud; l renlly love another.
In anger do not 30 away
will consent to be your brother.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

Iy when the cont Is removed. In such
cases 1t is made OF the material Of
the skirt and has the appearance Of
d jumper waist. Some such accesso
rles end at the front in long tabs that
fall over the skirt below them. These
tabs often end In fringe.
The separate coat in silk and cloth
Is to be one OF the important factors
OF the summers wardrobe. No end
OF such garments are seen in the long
range Of styles that the present lax
fashions permit. One has w~ide-open
front and cutaway sides. Many Of the
separate silk coats are Of this order,
with n or two-button fronts ; now and
then there are three buttons.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08
I'm sorry, Maud, I really am,

I'm sorry, Maud, I really n
That you should have ieufIied to io'
me o
For me you should not care alarm
l never meant to be your beau,
Your husband, Maud, I cannot be-
MY heart b%elongeth to another.
I'm sorry you've proposed to me,
But ! can only be your brother.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-08

LXelW
Real Religion.

Real Religion.
Real religion IS no only good deeds
but also right character. Key. William
II. Day, Congregationaiist. Los Ange
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03
BoYS' DEPARTMENT
nTBLE CERTIFICATES WE'RE
 AWARDED BY MIR. DIX.
Successful Applicants For Honor In International Committees Ex- animation in Bible study
 New EnerRfes.

The members of the Boys Depart ment had a delightful social affair at the Y. M. c. A. building Friday night from [ to Q o'clock. Rev. $. P Speigei was present and made an interesting talk to the boys.
 LID. Dix. the general secretary pre- sented to those boys who were suc- cessful in passing the International Committees examination in Bible study the certificates which had been received from the committees ofice In New York. There were nineteen pass ed this examination with grade or above seventy-hve per cent Glenn Andrews won the place of honor in nassinr with a grade of ninety-nine per cent. this being the highest mark made by any student Graham Strat- ford made the highest mark in his class. his grade being ninety-seven per cent.
 These examinations are prepared by the International Committee and are rikidiy conducted under the supervis- ion of the local association, though the grading is done by the Interna- tional Committee.
 Plans were laid Friday night for large enrollment among the boys this year Assistant Secretary F. T. Banks has this work in charge and expects to pass all former records of the as- sociation in this department.
 After the presentation of the cerr tificates the boys enjoyed a social hour, and ice cream and cake was served This is the nrst of number of Friday night gatherings. which will be of much interest to the boys of the r. M. c. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03
BIRMINGHAM DEPUTIES
 INDICTED FOR MURDER

Birmingham, Oct. 2-(Special.)- Louis R. Dean and Ernest Robertson. deputy sheriffs. and Dock Marshall, a negro employed in the sheriff's office. were indicted this afternoon for the murder of Ed Murphy. a negro, several months ago.
 The indictments were returned with a large batch of true bills returned by the inquisitors in making a partial report
 One of the other indictments is in connection with the murder and burn ing of negro named Tive Kelly dur ing the coal miners strike John Woods, Sam Tamborella. Sip Kasler Ed Washington. Ned Harris, will James. Charles Bishop and Ed Kelley are jointly charged with the crime.
 The indictment of the deputies grows out of the killing of a negro in the court house. The negro was a prisoner and attempted to escape The deputies followed him out and a shot was fired. The negro ran across the court house yard and as he passed the alley on Twenty y-First street he was chased by the negro Marshall. The negro ran into yard on Fourth avenue and died as result of a bullet wound.
 large number of true bills were returned against persons who have not been arrested or who have not been given the privilege of making bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03
DI1N,s WEEKLY REPORT.
s...ouable Weather stimulatea Nca~'' Trade Materially.

s...ouabIe Weather SfamuAateo N~A' Trade Materially.
 raw York, oct. AR. G: Dun ana comnany's weekly report or I'@ue AO morrow will say; .,.,...A ra. ..s, trade materially and the better S1str,hution to consumers brousnt Snss-ar movement in wholesale ana Jo1- binT departments, but ln most ,.S a trg industries there IS stlll
 tIa, me Tow stocks of merchandise ne. csssitate urgency In replenlSh ' when dealers find retail buylns on normal scale, as Is the case Ln s nortions of the country, Dut ~ro- yoas for distant requirements PFo1 ana st"a cautiously although expressions or oonAdenca are heard on all sloes. Sn S tSa whole there is improvement In n. srcantile collections, yer III mary IIna4 esnecially at the East, TITUS iaritv la noted. Many factories nave Snrther increased the number or Asn"s
 while new business comes most conservatively to the steel u1us. E. dsrs on hand are sufficient to man tain thA current rate of production S,,rinS october and activity ts conn dsntIv expected next month. Railway Snvinr continues limited. Recent car contracts and two new ore VessoIs o04, for a larger tonnage of plates ana other steel shapes. |.
 onlv a fair demand for pig iron Is noted with quotations barely main tsined on forward business, but orders are chiefly for shipment before the and of the year. Textile production has increased, and In some divisions oi the urinary cotton goods market there Is improvement. but little den nits change is expected until 1909 Shot goods alone attract buyers, prac' ticaIly no contracts covering distant deliveries which Is an element oi strength for the future, although an advarse influence at the present time The strong feature of the statistical position is the knowledge that consld- srable business could be secured by making slight concessions.
 Tn woolens there Is some pressure for quicker deliveries of sample pieces and a little new business, but dupli- cate orders have not begun to ap- pear. ,. L. both sales and shipments of shoes. hut reports from traNellng men of New England manufacturers indicate a tendency to defer purchases as long as possible. This applies to both supple mentary fall orders and spring sam ples. Leather continues aulet the lower grades moving most freely and tanners insist on full prices and ex- hlbIt little interest. taking only such lots as are needed for immediate bust- ness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03
FOUNDDEADN STORE
MANAGER OF BIRMINGHAM CON-
 CERN COMMITS SUICIDE.
George Morgan Massey Writes Calm Note Of His Intention And Shoots Himself With
 Pistol.

Birmingham, Oct. 2.--(Special )--His head lying In a pool of blood from 2 pistol wound in the head. the revolver In his cIutched right hand, the deaa body of George Morgan Massey. ageo twenty-eight years. manager TOT the local branch of the Menter and hosen- bloom Company. was found In the store on First avenue this morning. A note nearby told of suicide.
 When the employees of the establish ment, four in number. went to the place this morning, they were star ueo to find that the front door of the es. tab fish mont was closed. After Waltlhs 5 an hour or two strange sisnLs M Mele noticed by looking through the glass of the door and a locksmith was sent for and the police notified.
 When the door was forced the ho' rible sight presented itself.
 Massey was single. resided on Flttn avenue, near Twenty-Second street, ana was apparently in good health anu III hest of spirits when he left the place Thursday evening. There was no ln- timation that he intended suicide.
 A sealed letter was founo eooFe to his mother. In the note was N re quest that the body be buried in BIT minrham and that his brother and ms mother who live at Mooreneld, near Batesville, Ark, be notifed.
 Coroner Paris. who wss lmmeniatels 7 notified. after an inveFtigation' decloeo that 1t was a case of suicide
 The first part of the note WfrLen by Massey before shooting himssiI' wsa as follows: For this, my iasy as1 there ia no one to blame. either az rectiy or indirectly, but myseit' ness Ia always a disposition on the parE oi acme misguided people to try ana con nect some one entirely innocent VII every suicide. I know Of no one whose name could be dragged Into tnls. pus I make the above stahement knoW1ns that such things are often oone Anu wholly without cause,"
 He told how his brother eoutd ps reached by telephone, left. . cheek Io' W ss-TS. his balance in bank, which ns said is all he had, and askeo 70 p'
 The conclusion of the note was q follows: "Bury me here as cheaply as nossible. The clothes I have ts sum, eient and you may bury me 1ust as am without any unnecessary p.spera'' tions that would mean an addltlohA exnense, bear no Ill to anyone:
 The Menter and Rosenbloom Com many has headquarters in Rochester N. Y., and have branch stores m seven, tv.three cities throughout the unltes states. The firm has been notlneo Massey was straight in his accounts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03
Y. M. (. A. COMMITTEE IS
 PREPARING FOR COL. MALLORY

The Religious Meetings Committee of the Y. M. c. A., of which J. W. varde- man is chairman, held a meeting at the Association Building Friday evening to perfect arrangements for the meet ing Sunday afternoon at which Col onel H. S. D. Mallory, of Selma, will speak.
 The committee accepted the offer of the managers of the orpheum theatre the use of which was rendered for the Association's religious meetings Ths regular mems meetings will, there fore, be held every Sunday afternoon at the orpheum theatre during the fall and winter, Colonel Mallory's s subject Sunday will be. Mems Civic Responsibilities"
 The committee is blaming to bring a number of noted speakers to Mont- gomery to address these meetings, and Chairman vardeman is busy in getting his sub-eommittees organized and at work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-03

lower than q year ago. the crop move ment is liberal as a whole. Reports from industries are rather better As ( whole. Good reports come from the lumber trade South and West and a good volume of building is going for ward. Election uncertainties are re- ported affecting demand. for Iron and steel. but cool weatherehas helped the coal trade east and west. The leath- CT and shoe trades are reported quiet. with upper grades in most demand. The wool trade reports the largest weeks sales for over year past and from fifty to sixty per cent of the leading interests machinery Is report ed In operation. The liauor trades are still rather duli and eurtailment of fall output of whlskey will follow the cut Tn the spring production.
 On the whole. thls weeks distrihu- tive trade was probably the best that has been enjoyed for m onths past an while the impending election Is a de- terrent factor. there seems 10 be a general tendency in most lines to take hold on the theory that future trade !s likely to show lasting and substan- tlal gains.
 Business failures in the United states for the week ending October i numbered s2S, against 2s7 last week and TIT in the like week of 1907.