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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20

A NEW trial has been granted
Mrs. Kaufman, the wife of the
Sioux Falls brewer who was con.
victed of manslaughter for kill.
ing her servant girl. The court
found q number of vital errors
in the trial of the case, which At
torney Egan had charge of for
the state.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
Political Advertiser

Argus Leader: The recent cam
paign has developed something
new In the way Of campaigning. This
new thing is the political advertise.
msnt. Il will have ito swing in the
future.
The trend of reform legislation
seems to be in favor Of the direct pri.
mary. This means, of course, that
party fealty, except in national poll
tics, will be ct On end. This, in turn,
means that the struggle for Office is
purely personal matter, and this
means In the finally that men who
seek Office will have to advertise.
The Argus-Leader profted materi-
ally BY political advertising In the
campaign just ended. As . usual
thing : political campaign 10 On ex-
psnse TO newspaper publishers. On.
der the new rule, the publishers are
likely 70 come into their own, and to
make : good thing ont Of it. Contln.
ued over : series Of y0ars, the direct
state wide primary will knock party
fealty into . cooked hat, but Il will be
. good thing for the newspapers. and
II the judi ment b based only on per.
sonal and selfish interest, tho direct
primary ought 70 b encouraged. It
10 . bad thing Tor candidates.; but the
publishers Of newspapers have no res-
con 70 complain.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
Destroys Savings, Then Suicides.

Helena, Mont, Nov. 13.-Albert Rer
ger, a former Alaska miner, just be
fore committing suicide at Canyon
Ferry threw $4,000 in postoffice money
orders payable to himself in the stove.
declaring that the money was in the
hands of the government and no one
would quarrel over 1t after he was
dead.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
7. W.. r. u.

The Y. w. G. T. U. will hold .
mass meeting In the Congregational
church Monday evening, Nov, q
at 8 o'clock. Addresses will be given
on temperance from different stand.
points BY the pastors Of the churches
Of the city and others. Special music
including solos and duets, both vocal
and Instrumental, will 30 rendered.
Everyoue 10 invited.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
Given Five Years in Prison,

Milwaukee, Nov. 13.-Harvey +.
Wells, a former cashier of a kenosha
(Wis.) bank, came before Judge
Quarles in the United States district
court, pleaded guilty to embezzlement
of funds from the bank and was SEN
fenced to five years at the Fort
Leavenworth (Kan.) federal prison.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
ADVERTISED Letters

Letters remaining uncalled for IN
Nllbsnk posto1ioe Nov 1, 1908.
Cook 9obogt r.. HuneGer Peter
Hurley John Jones Mrs. Ed,
MERIT Geo. P0greba Nrs. J ulia
0toolo i. y. Ware Neleon 2
In calling for any of the above
please say advertised" and give
dato OF advertisement. II not called
for In fifteen days will be sent "a
the dead letter ONCE.
A. M. NIXON, Pm.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
me quake was accompanied by a loud
roaring sound.
#Lamphere Jury INCOMPLETE.

Laporte, Ind, Nov. 1S.-Shortly
after the trial of Ray Lamphere,
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Belle
Guinness. was resumed two of the ten
Jurors tentatively accepted by both
sides were excused. This leaves four
vacancies to be filled from the fourth
special venire.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
AT the recent election the PEG.
pie of Butte county voted to
divide the big county into three
counties.

THE emperor of China died last
week, and the dowager.empress,
who was q kind of mother.in law
to the emperor also dropped off,
leaving the iowery kingdom
bereft of rulers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20

GOVERNOR CRAWFORD appoint
ed Charles S. Whiting, of De.
Smet, Judge of thelninth circuit,
to ill the vacancy on the supreme
bench caused by the recent death
of Justice Howard G.. Fuller.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
Fly to Pole in Balloon,

Zurich, Nov. 13.-The Zeppelin Air
ship company, headed by Count Yep
pelin, has announced it's intention of
seeking the North pole by means of
q dirigible balloon. An airship will
be built to meet the special demands
Of a polar trip and the start will be
made from Northern Sweden.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
Decrease in Railroad Casualties In
Last Fiscal Year.

Washington, Nov. T--There were
1874 persons killed and 68,989 injured
in railroad accidents in the United
States during the fiscal year ended
June 80 last, according to an IN.
nouncement of the interstate COM
merce commission. This Is a decrease
Of 1926 killed and 1927 injured, as
compared with the previous year.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
People Thrown Into Panic.

Spa, Belgium. Nov. IA violent
earthquake of three seconds duration
occurred here. The people Of Spa
g4re thrown into q panic and Fushei
wildly from their houses int the
sA3est. There were ~ easualteA
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-11-20
CHINESE EMPEROR
IS SERIOUSLY ILL
Refuses to Accept Western Med.
iCa| Attention.

Peking, Nov. 13.-It is the consen.
sus Of opinion in Picking that the EN-.
peror Of China is very sick and he is
reported as still sinking. He will not
accept Western medical attendance.
The condition of the emperor is 30
serious that the various legations here
are sending cabled reports thereon
to their respective governments.
The emperor has been suffering for
ten years past from chronic nephritis,
q condition now complicated with
diabetes and sciatica. It il admitted
that his brain Is affected.
The legations stand ready to lend
their physicians to attend his majesty,
but in August of this year the dow.
ager empress declined Offers to this
end made by the British and German
legations and consequently no further
proffers have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31

assassination Of his father, who was a
robust figure, he was viewed with only
politely concealed scorn in some quarters.
especially as his queen, formerly Princess
Of Montenegro, lowered above him in
inches. But Victor has proved himself
to be a worthy occupant Of the throne
established by his illustrious grandfather.
He has no military genius, like his ances-
tor, hut he is a man Of excellent admin
istrative quality and in times Of stress
he has won unbounded admiration by his
fearless acceptance of responsibility.
Twice before he has fastened to the sue
cor OF his countrymen when the treacher-
Gus earth has shaken and slain thousands
and rendered great numbers homeless. 1t
was quite in keeping with his character
that he rebuked the fawning deputy. yet
his presence amid the ruins of quake
wrecked cities has always inspired the
rescuers to their most vigorous efforts and
has solaced the sufferers. 1t is related in
the late dispatches that when it became
known that the king and queen had them
selves braved the dangers of the trem-
bling walls in order to direct the work the
survivors were greatly cheered. One man.
pinned under wreckage, raised his head
as the royal party passed IN order TO
salute the monarch before he died. The
queen herself rescued a child few min
utes after she set foot on shore. The
world respects a sincere man, wherever
he may be placed, and In this hour Of
frightful calamity King Victor OF Italy
is receiving the praises Of all men for
his instant response to the call of duty,
which less unselfish rulers might easily
answer by proxy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
Dirty Streets.

For years it has been the custom in
Washington. whenever snow has fallen. to
allow it to remain, save in the more fire.
quented streets. until the sun and the rain
have melted it. The meager apprOpria-
tons for snow removal have been SO
quickly exhausted each season that the
Commissioners have been compelled to
economic. saving the funds as far as
possible in order to be prepared for an
emergency. This policy has resulted in
the fouling of the streets for days after
every snowstornl. inasmuch as the regu-
lar street cleaning service, suspended dur
ing and Immediately after the storm, is
seldom resumed until the slush has prac-
tically disappeared.
Yesterday was typical of Washington in
this respect. The slow melting Of the
snow had left the streets throughout the
residential sections and in large measure
in the business district unspeakably foul.
all the dirt of a week having accumu-
lated on the top of the slowly subsiding
snow mass. to remain at last veritable
slime The rain of the afternoon served
only to spread this coating of muck, and
by nightfaN the streets of the capital
were in state discreditable to frontier
toWH. II IS iiHpOSSlDie u SStuAdtc TIC
amount of sickness caused by the un-
wholesome state of the city.
This morning street-sweeping machines
were at work, the sun and wind helping
to redeem the streets from their aboni-
nabie condition. Had the machines been
sent forth on Saturday last they would
have done much to alleviate the shocking
state of the thoroughfares. On Monday.
certainly. the large machines would have
found easy going through most of the
streets.
Just why this lapse of cleaning service
is always permitted is not plain. The
Commissioners, it is true, have to skimp
here and there to make their grudgingly
granted funds last until the end of the
fiscal year. But perhaps if they went
straight ahead with the work of keeping
the streets clean. in all weather, the deficit.
If one were created, would serve to per-
suade the appropriations committees of
the danger of parsimony. 1t is more inn
portant to the residents that the streets
be kept clean in white, than at any other
time of year, and the people are entitled
to scrupulous attention to this necessary
detail of municipal housekeeping, even
though funds are low and the snow has
not all been removed by the natural proc
eSSeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
Statesmen and Their Organs.

Ills II d CURRENT NEWS paragraphs.
Mr. Bryan is sending out letter to
the short term or campo ign subscrib-
ers 20 his Comynoner thanking them for
their interest and assistance, and solicit
ing a continuance of their support of his
Paper in it's efforts to bring about legis-
iation that will better protect and pro-
mote the interests of the great masses
OF the people.
Well. this Is business. While stands Mr..
Bryan, the Commoner shall stand: when
falls Mr.. Bryan. the Commoner shall fall:
and when the Commoner falls-the world,
or so much of it as is obedient to popu-
lism grated on democracy.
Mr. Bryan is still standing. and never
before needed the Commoner more ur-
gently in his undertakings. His interest
in public questions is undated, and he
will continue to give his countrymen by
ere means or another the benefit Of his
thoughts. The lecture platform is we'll
but II does not hold candle to the print
ing press in the dissemination of ideas in
a republican form of government
The Commoner has been a success II
Is we'll known that the money returns
have been large. But it may not be es-
timated easily how much the publication
has contributed toward the continuation
OF the political prestige of it's founder
lie launched ii soon after his first defeat
bring about legislation that will better
protect and promote the interests OF the
great masses of the people. Its circula-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
Disfranchisement in Maryland

From the New York Times.
The Maryland democrats would have
been better advised not to drag in Mr..
Taft's speech to the North Carolina
Society in this city as an argument for
thei. particular device for DISTINGUISHING
the negroes of their state. Of course
It was a serious temptation to say that
the President-elect had approved their
plan in advance. But he had not. and
never intended to. The plan is simplicity
itself Ostensibly it imposes on all APP
plicants for the suffrage certain educa-
tional and property qualifications. This
recognizes no distinction of race or color,
and would undoubtedly. If fairly admins
tered. meet the approval Of Mr.. Taft or
of other advocates for justice and caution
combined. But what there is of justice
in the provision is straightway taken out
Of it by further provisions exempting
from these qualifications all men who
were voters in 1869, all foreigners nat
uralized since that year. and all male
descendants of either class-that is to
say. all the white men OF the state ex-
cept those who may have migrated there
from other states since 1869. When the
facts were brought to the attention of
Mr. Taft he. OF course. condemned the
scheme absolutely, and advised mo re-
publican and no democrat who desires
equality of treatment for the black and
white races to vote for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
The Battleship Fleet.

This government is contemplating a
Fastening of the battleship feet, which Is
now traversing the Red sea on It's way
to the SueZ canal, in order That II may
reach Italy in season to be of service to
that country in it's present great eXtrem-
ity. Allowing for delays and time Tor
recoaling, it is estimated that the entire
fleet can reach Messina by January 10,
while it may be possible to concentrate
the coaling facilities on two or three OF
the vessels and get them there ahead of
the body of the fleet, by the Sth or 10th.
The presence Of the American men of
war would undoubtedly be of value. There
is urgent need of trained, disciplined men to
bring some degree of order out of the
chaos of wrecked cities. OF course. by
the time the fleet arrives, even ii FASTENED
to the utmost, all who have survived the
shocks of last Monday and yesterday will
have been rescued and removed to places
Of comparative security, but there will be
work for every available able-bodied man
even then in burying the dead and keep
ing order. The Italian government will
have all it can do, even with all its mill
tary and naval forces enlisted in the task.
Furthermore. there is possibility of
further shocks. causing even more death
and destruction.
At all events, the United States should
be represented in Sicilian waters during
these lamentable days of suffering, and If
there is any question regarding the
movements Of the fleet it should be
promptly resolved by the issuance OF
orders to the commander to exert every
effort to reach Messina in the shortest
possible time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
That New Leaf.

var better is it to turn over only one
"new leaf with the beginning of the
year and to keep it turned than TO
turn a dozen and have them all flap back
IN few weeks. 1t is of course impor-
taat that the resolution taken should aim
st the breaking of a bad habit, or the
acquiring of a good one, but even a little
resolve is better than none, If adhered to
persis;ently. This matter of marking the
new year with determination to lead
better life is merely the instructive effort
of normal man to grow in moral stature.
II is just as natural for a civilized human
being to wish to become better as 1t is
for his body to grow to maturity. These
Crcviass after advancement are tokens of
character building, and they become mani
fest in various ways.
Some men undertake to turn over the
lea that they are most confident of keep
Ing down. They want the encouragement
a. .uccess, and they fear the effect of
d.fcat. That is why some never try. from
moral cowardice. 1t is after all the trying
that counts heaviest-the honest, sincere
trying that is inspired by the real wish
o. .he man to improve. And therefore
concentration on one hard proposition is
worth much more than a scattering of
moral effort.
On the eve of the new year, inasmuch
as custom sets apart this time for these
attempts to shake off the habits OF self
ishness. it is we'll to take account of stock
What habits are harming others? What are
you doing daily that is causing sorrow or
injury? What customs of life, little or
large in their own proportions, are only
acknowledgements that smother the better
nature? No man will fail to find some
thing. and some will find so much that
it is difficult TO choose. Select the pecca-
Gillo. the habit, the conscious lapse Or
The manner of speech or action that you
think can be corrected or cured and make
that a constant object of consideration.
1t will be a much more interesting occu-
patton than slack indulgence. The love of
battle is inherent in most men. Why not
light the worst aspect of ones self?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
King Victor of italy.

The other day when King Victor OF
Italy left Rome for the scene of the
earthquake disaster a deputy, thinking to
please the monarch and following a world.
old custom Of courtiers,. exclaimed: 1.-The
presence Of your majesty will suffice to
console the stricken population" The
king, ii is reported. turned on the deputy
abruptly and thus rebuked him: Don't
talk nonsense The reproof was well
timed. A gigantic task lay before the
Italian government. The king was has
tening to the front as commander goes
to the battle line. The nonsense OF
meaningless court flattery was less to the
point of the hours needs than talk oil
ways and means to rescue the poor people
from their horrible plight.
King Victor is physically an unimpres.
sive man, small and unhandsome. When
he assembled the throne Of Italy upon the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
Latest Cabinet Gossip.

Coz. Noodle of Podunk: II will neither
deny nor affirm that / have been asked to
accept the secretaryship of the Treasury.
l. is an honor any man might covet.'
Col. Snooks of Shady Grove: II know
Letting but what have seen in the news.
pGpers ABOUT the secretaryship of the
navy in Judge Taft's cabinet Many OF
ny friends have been good enough to
say of me that my talents would find eX-
celient employment in the place, and some
Of them may have said much to the
Tresident-elec
Col. Blackstone of Coke Hill: II am
profoundly obliged to those who think
that trusts would soon cease: to exist
under an administration of the Depart
ment OF Justice by me, but do not know
that Judge Taft is among the number.
II my name is before him I have not
laid il there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
For the Relief of Italy.

Funds are being raised in all parts of
the world for the relief of the sufferers in
Italy whose lives were spared from the
caacIySm of Monday. Before a call tor
help had sounded from the stricken land
as soon as the news of the unprecedented
disaster was confirmed, preparations were
nade lin MANY countries to send succor,
ard row the work of organizing relief en-
terp.'iScs is well under way. in clrcum-
stances to insure liberal contribution
NiIlioos of dollars if needed, Will be
raised The funds will be handled by the
government at Rome. with the Red Cross
serving as both collecting and dispensing
agency 1t is assured that the contribu-
tiors of the charitable will be employed
To the maximum advantage. to the end OF
Clothing. feeding and sheltering those VINO
have been bereft of homes and means Oh
supper.
washington has moved in this matter
with n-omtuess and energy. At meet
ing To-Day of the District commissioners
and representatives. of the Board of
Trade and the Chamber of Commerce an
sppeai to the people was adopted. the
text of which is printed in the news
columns of this issue Systematic meas
ures will be adopted to give every resi-
dent q chance to subscribe to the fund.
which should. and doubtless will, be of a
siza commensurate with the prestige of
Washington as the capital of the great
American republic, and with its profound
sympathy with the afflicted in this world
calamity.
In order to facilitate the collection OF
the funds The Star will receive all sub
scriptions which may be rendered to 1t for
transmission to and disbursement by the
Red Cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31

ton has been largest in those sections
where Organism needed an organ The
nomination of 1900. therefore. and the
triumph at Denver last summer, proceed
ed from the effect of thorough-goin
Bryanite literature put into the hands OF
great masses of the people by the
peerless leader.
Why discontinue SO good thing? Mr..
Bryan is down. but not out. He has
promptly removed the stains of the third
defeat. and girded up for the fourth bat
tie. He is as full of fight as ever. and
needs to pull every string he can reach.
Besides. the fashion he set is being fol-
lowed. Mr. La Toilette is soon to bid
TO- additional attention by means Of the
printed page controlled by himself. while
Mr.. Roosevelt in the Outlook will be
looking out for his political future. The
organ is the thing. Mr.. Bryan having
proved its value, others are certain to
adopt it. Nothing succeeds like success.
The more the merrier. Such publica-
tons are not, and cannot be turned into,
newspapers. Mr.. Bryan could not sue
cessfully edit a newspaper and remain
the rover that he is. The necessity of
following the track of the news and in
terpretins it to thousands of readers every
day would keep him close to base. But
a weekly journal. taking things leisurely
and surveying the field of affairs unex-
citedly, allows of latitude in the move
ments of its director. He can do his
turn" as long as he remains within reach
of the railroads and good mail facilities.
1t is going to be lively after a while
MT in IN
have all the excitement to themselves
When statesmen. active or retired, in
office or out. get their organs under head
way there will be collisions to shake the
earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
The Cuban Example.
From the New York World.

From the New IOrK WOrIu
The evacuation Of Cuba by the United
States troops will be an suspicious event
for the opening of the new year. This
is the second American evacuation of the
island On May 20. 1902. the control was
voluntarily turned over to the Cuban gov
eminent under President Palma. The
failure OF the first government to main
tain order again compelled the United
States to take up the task of restoring
peace and the opportunity for successful
self-government to the Cuban people.
Within two years and half this task
was accomplished with the election of the
Gomez government. Thus twice have we
put away the temptation to hold the
Gem of the Antilles. We may have to
return to Cuba for further aid in estab-
fishing good government by and for the
Cubans: but the hxedness Of American
purpose to be helpful friend and to es-
tablish real Cuban independence has been
made plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
The Departed Statue.

Deys done move Mistuh Washington
Fun whah he useter stand,
A-noticin' de Congress folks
Fun all parts of de land.
He got to lookin' poorly:
No wonder! When he heard
So many people mentionin'
Dat short an ugly word.
Dat movin' Mistuh Washington
Were sho'ly fob de best;
/ has 'spicion 'twere case
OF pussonal request.
or NASSAU George, he heard de talk
A-passin' roun' so free.
An den he jes' curled up an said,
dis ain no place fob met
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31

Personally Mr.. Carnegie does not favor
a. high tariff. although his old business
associates insist that 1t is better for the
steel business. 1t looks as II it would
be impossible to disappoint Mr.. Carnegie
very seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
Misanthropy.

Don't you wish you were boy
again.
Yes" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker 81
see lot OF people that make me wish
my dignity did not prevent me from lay
ing for them with few frozen snow
balls"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31
A Safe Model.

you have invented an airshp."
Eyes
"What advantages has it,
"Well. for one thing, it is absolutely
safe. / can't even persuade it to take a
chance by leaving the EARTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-31

Scientists who refer to Italy's terrible
disaster as a seismic disturbance dis
play a moderation of language not in
keeping with the spirit of the times.