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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
ANGRY WIVES DRIVE ~.
=. WOMAN OUT OF TOWN;
POLICE CHIEF LEAVES

Gerwick, Pa, July 21.-As a sequel to
the sensation in West Berwick, when 200
persons camped for the night outside a
house which it was supposed had been
entered by Chief of Police Weikel while
o n duty, Mrs. F. A. Potter, wife of a
former policeman of that town, was es-
icorted to the railroad station by a large
crowd of women with tin pans. She was
literally drummed out of town.
The chief of police also has left West
Berwick. The day after the exciting
scenes following the siege of the Potter
house, he said he had been out of town
obtaining evidence on an important case
the night when his wife and her friends
watched for him He also said he lex
pected to hold his job for some time"
Since then he has changed his mind, for
the town council demanded his resigna-
ton, and he, too, has left the place, tell
ing his friends that he never would re-
turn. .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
WIDOW WINS $25O,OO0 g.,
AGAINST COMMISSIONER
OF PENSIONS WARNER

Bloomington, Ill, July 22.-Mrs. Isa-
bella Warner, widow of the late DR..
John Warner, and winner of the suit
to set aside the ante nuptial contract,
received today the sum of $3.50, 600, as
the first payment in the distribution.
At the same time a transfer of $780,
900 was made to the daughter, Minnie
Warner Mettler, but the distribution
of a similar amount to Arabella War
ner Bell was postponed until she re-
turns from a western tour. A recent
ruling of the supreme court against
Vespasian Warner, commissioned Of
pensions, in which the decision Of the
lower court was affirmed, gives the
widow about $3.50, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
DEMOCRATS ASK
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Lincoln. Neb., July 20.-The first APP
peal for campaign contributions by the
democratic candidates for the presi-
dency and vice presidency was made
today in a formal message directed to
the farmers Of the country. Bryan and
Kern, urge them to contribute accord
ing to their means and in other ways
assist in restoring democracy to power.
The appeal follows:
To the Farmers of the United States
The first contribution made TO the demo-
cratic campaign fund this year, so far as
We know, was made by an Iowa farmer.
Just before the Denver convention met.
this man, who modestly prefers not 3
have his name mentioned, journeyed more
than 100 miles to Lincoln with his con-
tribution Of 800, which he left with Bryan
to be given to the committee, when 1t or
ganiZed for the campaign. i,
This farmer was born in Sweden, and
for some line after he was naturalized was
a member of the republican party. But
he was a student Of public questions and
In the course Of time became a democrat,
To manifest his deep interest in the sue
cess of the party and in the triumph OF
democratic principles, he made this free
will Offering to the campaign fund.
1t Is very appropriate hat this first
contribution should come from that great
body Of our population known as agTi-
culturists. TIL farmer has nothing to
gain by privilege and tavorltism. His
hope is in the application of the doctrine
Of equal rights to air, special privileges
to none. He has been a victim of all spe-
cial legislation, has suffered from the con-
troll or politics by the great predatory
corporations.
Now that the democratic party has an
nounced Its determination not to accept
contributions from corporations, not to ac-
cept excessive contributions even from in
dividuals n to publish all contributions
when over $lO0, 1t reasonably ought to be
able to secure a sufficient sum from citi-
zens who ask from the government Moth
ing but protection to their rights. and
consideration for the general welfare.
There are hundreds Of thousands OF
farmers who are abundantly able to con-
tribute to the campaign fund. There are
thousands who could give a hundred q
piece without sacrifice and still more who
could give $50, SO or IS. AS the national
committee has not yet organized we Will
ask the Commoner to call for subscrtp-
indicate whether they are willing
to have their names mentioned and II the
contribution Is not more than 500 their
wishes will be complied with. All contri-
buttons above 500 must be made known,
matter from whom they come.
to the national committee as soon as it's
officers nave been selected.
Who will be the first to respond? The
Denver convention was the peoples CON-
1t. adopted a strong, clear, hon.;
est platform and its nominations We're
with practical unanimity. Our fight
Is a fight for the whole people. Our eaimt
Is equal and exact justice to all. Our pur-
pose Is to restore the government to the,
hands of the freely chosen representatives,
Of the voters. How many farmers will
Join in furnishing funds necessary to pre-
sent the sues? "a
VIM. J. Bryan.
John w. Kern. We
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
THREE COUNSELORS TO
BOSS THE CAMPAIGN
Bliss and Charlie
Taft Picked as Members
of Advisory Committee.

Washington. July 21.-It Is a plan OF
the republican campaign managers to
be composed of men who are not menu
bers Of the republican national COM
mittee. The members may be increased
to five. but the limit is fixed at three in
the plan outlined at present. Those
who are In mind for the advisory COM
mittee are William Nelson Cromwell
and Cornelius N. Bliss. OF New York,
and Charles p. Taft. OF Cincinnati,
brother of the nominee for president.
This will be an executive committee
composed OF members OF the national
committee.
1t is likely that the names of the adj
visery committee and executive COM
mittee will be announced Efter the noti-
f1cation exercises at Cincinnati on July
2B.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
AUTO IS NO GOOD
FOR REAL WARFARE
Machines Too Uncertain, Army
Officers Declare in Their
Report.

New York, July 21.-That the auto
mobile is practically useless for mill
tary' purposes Is the gist of the report
to be filed at the headquarters OF the
department of the East, United States
army. The report Is signed by Lieuten-
ant Colonel e. f. Glenn. of the Tween
ty-third infantry, and Captain William
T. Johnson, of the Fifteenth cavalry,
and refers to the tests made at Pine
Plains, N. T., during 30 days army
maNeuvers that ended there last
Wednesday.
Captain Johnson and T." said Colonel
Glenn, regret we had to report adj
versely on the automobile, bat under
the circumstances that was all we could
do. When we struck sandy pixies we
sometimes had to get out and push.
The most Objectionable feature, how
ever, Is the unreliability OF the auto
mobile. You never know when it will
be ready for action y
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23

st. Paul. MINI, July 22.-of the five
balloons which started from St Paul yes
terdsy in an effort to surpsss the world's
distance and endurance records have
landed, the Chicago. owned by G. A. Coey,
Of Chicago, winning the contest by travel
ing a distance OF 70 miles In an air line.
The Pomme-n, which was the last to re-
port. reported yesterday at $50 o'clock a.
m. near Warsaw, MINI. about 81 miles
from st. Paul.
This Chicago, the largest balloon In the
race, owned by c.. A. Coey, of Chicago,
came down at noon today near Blooming
Prairie, Mimi. about IS miles south Of
st. Paul on the Milwaukee road. No de-
tails Of the landing were received here.
T.. j.. Bennett, pilot Of the King Edward,
which landed at 7:45 last night at Hamp-
ton, Mimi, on his return to st. Paul to-
day denied the story ~telephoned here yes
terday that his balloon had caught in
telephone wires. -g
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
GLENN MEETS GRIEF
THROUGH FREAK Bill.
Life Endangered by Angry
Women Who Wear Rainbow
Stockings and Peek -boos.

Atlanta, Ga, July 22.-Representa-
tive Glenn, who introduced the bill in
the Georgia legislature to prevent wom-
en- from wearing rainbow stockings,
peek-a-boo waists. AND other alluring
apparel, alleging that by such devices
men frequently were trapped into mat
rimony, is being overwhelmed with
threatening letters from women in va
rious parts of h country.
Some of the letters are violent In tone.
Three from Atlanta go SO far as to say
Glenn ought to be killed. Glenn seems
to AXE the matter seriously and has
asked the protection OF the legislature.
He says he also has got into trouble
with his own wife by reason OF the
numerous letters he is receiving from
ether women II had no idea that
women had so much venom in them,
untilI introduced the BILL" said Glenn.
II take 1t that the allegations regard
ing pads, corsets, ETC., are true, else
the women would not be so angry"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
SHIP HEAVES TO AND
RESCUES A PUSSY CAT

San Francisco, Cal. July 21.-To res
cue a cat from a watery grave Captain
Groth, of the American ship William
H. Macy, which arrived from Sydney,
hove his vessel to for several hours.
Captain Groth was suddenly startled
by the voice of his wife. "Oh, stop the
ship! Muggins has fallen overheard"
Captain Groth has a warm heart, and
he shouted orders quickly. Soon the
sails had dropped and the vessel stood
still.
Lower a boat" cried Captain Groth.
Far away on the surface Of the ocean
was a little black object which rose and
fell with the waves. Directed by the
cats shrill cries the seamen rowed with
a will n O o Tabby was pulled on
board, a forlorn looking object, but
still alive and scratching.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
SMITH TELLS WHY
HE REMOVED BROWN
FROM COMMISSION

Atlanta, Ca, July Ex-Governor
Hoke Smith sent to the Georgia legis-
lature today q special message giving
his reasons for removing Joseph M.
Brown as a member of the state rail-
road commission in 1907. Brown is the
present governor-elect, having defeated
Smith in the recent democratic pri-
mary. (
The governor in his message reviews
the act Of the railroad commission In
reducing rates in Georgia. this action
having been opposed by Brown. He
charges Brown with having furnished
railroads with arguments and evidence
to attack the action of the commission
in the courts. T.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
SENATOR CLARK, OF
WYOMING, IS ILL

Chicago. July 2~1.-Clarence D.
Clark, United States senator from
Wyoming, was stricken with q nervous
collapse and general breakdown at the
Auditorium Annex here last night. So
serious was the senator's condition
that for a while his life was despaired
OF. He soon rallied, however, and al
though still in a precarious condition,
the physicians stated at midnight they
expect him to Senator Clark
came to Chicago Wednesday, from
Washington. He is accompanied by J..
c. Adams, of the United States Indian
bureau, with whom he was going to
Wyoming to investigate several af-
fairs in connection with the Indians Of
that state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
INCREASING RATE rs
BETTER THAN CUTTING
WAGES, SAYS HILL.

New York, July 21.-There are just
three ways in which the problem now
facing the railways of this country
may be solved, namely, increased rates,
decreased wages, or increased business,
in the opinion OF J. T. Harahan, presi-
lent of the Illinois Central railway.
James J. Hill. chairman Of the Great
Northern railroad, is of the opinion
that the only solution of the financial
problem that comforts the railroads
is an increase in freight rates. Mr..
Hill is strongly opposed to a cut in
wages as a means of increasing the
net earnings of railroads.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
WORKED TOO HARD; ARRESTED

son. In the employ of Peter Haggerty,
of 149 West Sixty-second ST., is the only
servant, so far as known, who ever
got herself arrested because she in.
sisted on doing too much work. Susan
was in police court today on q charge
of d~isorderly conduct. Her employer
returned to his residence to, findeSusan,
regardless of the heat and the further
fact hat it was Sunday, doing the fam
lily washing. "Oh, go N about you
business" retorted Susan, sousfng her
employer with a bucket of suds and
then throwing the bucket at him, when
he demonstrated with her. Then Hag-
gerty telephoned the police.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
ATTEMPTS TO cREMATE FAMILY.

Mount Clemens. Mich, July 21.--
Mrs. Philip Mitchell, a middle aged
woman who is said to have been in
sane for some time, made a horrible
band and herself in their home here.
She is dying, while Mitchell has pain
full, but not serious burns.
Mrs. Mitchell poured oil from a lamp
over her sleeping husband, then satu-
rated her own night dress. She set
the night dress afire and sprang into
bed beside her husband. Mitchell,
awakened by the fire, leaped out of
bed and smothered the flames with a
rug.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
AERONAUTS DESCEND
EARLY IN EVENING
Effort to Surpass Record I'm.
successful and Without
Incident or Accident.
SHORT FLIGHT MADE
BY AEROPLANE S

King Edward-Down at s D.. m. at
Hampton, Dakota county, Mime
sofa Aloft l hour, 8 minutes; trav-
eled SO miles.
United States-Down at 8 p. m.
Minnesota. Aloft 2 hours, 10 min
utes; travelled 45 miles.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS down at 10 D.
m, near West Concord. Dodge coun-
ty, Minnesota. Aloft s hours; trav-
eled Sc miles.
Pomnlern-Down at $50 p. m. at
Warsaw, MINI. Aloft 3 hours, 10
minutes; travelled 81 miles.
Chicago-Down at $3.50 .. m. at
Blooming Prairie. Aloft 2 hours, 90
minutes; travelled rs miles.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
BROKEN DoUBLETREES
PREVENTED CASIIAI Tv

Norfolk, Neb., July 21.-Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Wiedeman drove onto a bridge over
the Northfork, near Norfolk, that had
been partly washed away and though Mr.:
Wiedeman jumped out of the buggy and
tried to ge to the horses heads, the fright,
ened animals jumped off the bridge into
the river. The breaking OF the double
trees saved Mrs. Wiedeman. from being
carried into the river with the buggy
where she undoubtedly would have
drowned.
The horses were not harmed although Il
was with considerable difficulty h they
were rescued. =,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
FARMAN Is COMING TO ~
AMERICA WITH AIRSHIP

New York, July 20.--Thomas r. Mac
Mechen and Samuel Bowman, the St.
Louis men h are financing the plan
to bring Henry Farman and his aero-f
plane to this country from France, re-
ceived a cablegram at the Hotel Aston
tonight saying that all arrangements
have been made for the shipment of the,
airship on the steamer Kronland which
leaves Antwerp pext Saturday and ar
rives here July q. Farman will leave
Immediately for New York on a fast
steamer Mr.. MacMechen says so as to;
be here in time to receive the acceptance.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
BROKERS'" 0USTED
, BY ILLINOIS LAWS

Chicago, July 21.-The Illinois state
labor commission, In session at the
Palmer house, by unanimous vote,
formally revoked the Illinois license OF
Hapgoods, the national organization
of brain workers" OF which III. j. Hap
goods. Of New York. Is the head.
The action was the result of the
manifold exposures OF the methods by
which the concern duped men In search
of Jobs Inc leaves Hapgoods criminal
ly liable IL an attempt is made TO COM
.tinue his business In Illinois.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
PEOPLES PARTY. PLANS
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN

Chicago, July 22.-James H. Ferris.
chairman of the national committee of
the peoples party, announced today
that a meeting of the committee has
been called for July %, at Chicago,
when plans for the Forthcoming cam
paign will be discussed and matured.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
INIATIVE- REFERENDUM
LAW ASKED BY JUDGE

Cleveland, Ohio, July 21.-The state
initiative and referendum law was held
to be constitutional today by Com
mon Pleas Judge Chapman. The test
case will be carried to. the state SUI
preme court, however, for final de-
ciSion.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
MEN OF SOUTHLAND 4
DEPRIVED OF GREAT
PERSONAL LIBERTIES

New Orleans, La, July 22.-Drink-
ing even out Of ones own flask ON
railroad passenger trains In Louisiana
constitutes a misdemeanof, punishable
by a fine or imprisonment or both.
last Legislature, went into effect today.
The so-called ~anti-racing law. which
prohibits bookmaking, betting or
gambling in any form on horse races.
also became effective today.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
U. s. BATTLEsHIP WILL
PARTICIPATE IN BIG
FESTIVITIES AT QUEBEC

Quebec. July 22.-The United States
battleship New Hampshire, which viii
participate In the ~intercentenary fes-
tivities. arrived at / o'clock this after
noon and vas received with a salute
from the British and French warships
Captain Winslow and other American
officers landed and made a ceremonial
call on Earl Grey at the governors
residence.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
SOCIALIST CANDIDATE
FROM SOUTH SIOUX CITY

Norfolk, Neb., July 21.-Nebraska So
cialists in convention at Grand Island
have given north Nebraska representation
on the ticket by nominating L.. DeVore, of
South Sioux City, for secretary of state.
and Mrs. Anna Olsommer, of Verdigree,
for superintendent of public instruction.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
SURGEON CONVICTED
.n OF MANSLAUGHTER

Troy, Mo-, July 21.--Dr. w. H.
Hemphill, charged with manslaughter
In connection with the death OF Miss
Elizabeth Gleason, a young school
teacher, was found guilty today and
sentenced to three years In the peni-
Tertiary.
Hemphill was accused of ASSISTING
In an operation at the solicitation OF
Rev. Mr.. Cow, which resulted In the
death OF Miss Gleason.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
FIRST NATIONAL CONGRESS
UNIVERSAL TALKFEST

Chautauqua, N. Y, July 22.-The
first national congress Of esperantists
ever held in America met here today
with M. Esmond Privat, Of Geneva,
Switzerland, presiding. h..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-23
WATERMELON PRODUCED
DEATH OF VOTING MAN

Wayne, Neb., July oliver Hughes,
a young man about 10 years old. died
at his home in Wayne this week of
~peritonitis. brought on by eating ice
colo watermelon.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-03-17
BEWARE THE THIN BANANA


IL Was Picked Too s0on ama W tAA Al
ways Prove PuekeFy ana Scar
When you are buying bananas never
purchase the long thin ones unless you
want fruit which will quicker your
mouth. advises the New York SUM- No
matter how well ripened these thin
bananas may appear to be- they viii
always be found both sour and acrld-
This is because the bunch which con-
tanned them was picked too soon- The
banana grows fastest at first in length
When it has reached its full develop
ment in that direction. il suddenly be-
gins 10 swell. and in few days viii
double in girth. 1t is at the end of this
time that it begins to ripeu naturally,
and the effort of the banana importer is
TO have the fruit gathered at the last
possible moment, and vet before the
ripeniug has progressed even enough
to tinge the bright green of the fruit
with yellow. A difference of "a hours
on the trees at this time will make !
difference in the weight of the fruit of
perhaps. 25 per cent, and all the diff
ference in its final flavor between ;
puckery sour and the sweetness an,
smoothness which are characteristic
of the ripe fruit. To get the bananas
TO our market in good condition re
quires fast steamers, which must b
provided with ventilation and othe
means Of keeping the fruit from ripen
! ing too fast in the hold. Much of tn
finest fruit does ripen in the few day
of passage, and this is sold TO huckster
/ for street sale.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-03-17
EheLrsHMEN AT THE THEATER.
English Women Are the Worst
Dressed Women fn the World

English Women Are the Worst
Dressed Women fn the World
Lillian Bell, who is writing from Lon
don to the Ladies' Home Journal, gives
some remarkably interesting descrip-
tons of the Britishers. Here. for in
stance. is the way she pictures an audi
ence at a London tbeater: The play
was most amusing. yet my sister and
1 couldn't help watching the audience
Such a bored-looking set. the women
with frizzled hair held down by in
visible nets. ningLng with their eye
brows and done hideously in the back
Low-necked gowns. exhibiting the most
beautiful shoulders in the world. Cor
geous Jewels in their hair and cleaning
( all over their bodices. but among half
p dozen emerald. turquoise and dia-
/ mond bracelets there would appear a
silver watch bracelet which cost not
over ten dollars. and spoiled the effect
/ of all the others.
English women as a race are tho
worst-dressed women in the world
saw thousands of them in Piccadilly
and Regent streets. aud at church pa
rade in the park. with high. French
heeled slippers over eolored stockings
1 And as to sizes. should say mines
were the average. There are SONS
smaller. but the most are larger.
THE prince of Wales was in the boz
opposite TO ours, and when we were no
looking at him we gazed at the imPas
siye faces of the audience. They neyel
smiled. They never laughed The sub
TEST points in the play went unnoticed
vet it is one which has had a record rul
and bids fair to keep the boards for tn
rest of the season.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-03-17
ELECTION gccEnTRIcITx.


IN H&AAtmBKGs
The majority Of the bets were, as
usual, in cash, but a great number of
decidedly unique and eccentric wagers
were discharged. says the Baltimore
Sun. The time-honored wheefbarrow
ride was INDUCED with wearisome fire.
quency, and in all sections of the city
vas to be seen smiling victor riding
a. ease. or at such ease as the rather
cramped quarters afforded by the bar
rows admit, while perspiring and toll
ing behind and almost overwhelmed
with the burden tFundled the unbap-
py loser.
Once in awhile came the confident
man who. in his uncomfortable belief
in his boss success, had agreed 70
shave one side of his face and allow
the other side to sport his usual growth
Of whiskers. He was hailed with de-
rision and made TO feel the seriousness
Of rash wagering.
Smooth faces, too, were seen IN num-
bers among men who usually wear
heavy whiskers. and they were also
| greeted with bantering merriment by
b d+4udAA h0ANN1-
One of the odd bets Of this year the
conspicuousness Of which made the
loser feel his position keenly, was that
of wearing a straw hat at this unsea-
sonable time of the year. There was
not a great number of such wagers
made, apparently. but sufficient TO at
II tract attention in the busy thorough
fares
The pushing of peanuts around
SQUARE with match sticks was not neg
lected in the general forfeiture, ane
this was seen more often in the quietel
. sections of the town. II IS difficult
wager, indeed. TO fulfill, but those WHIT
lost, as a rule, pluckily stuck 10 tn
task until the winner declared him
, self satisfied.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-03-17
They May kiss the Pretty Cashier

They May kiss the Pretty Cashier.
Perhaps the most extraordinary Gus
tom in connection with restaurant life
is that which obtains in certain lit
tie cafe in the suburbs of Paris. where
every customer whose bill amounts 10
two francs (about 80 eentsl or over that
sum is entitled to receive kiss from
the very attractive young lady who acts
as cashier to the establishment. 50
used has the damSel become to the os-
culatory routine that she goes through
it without the slightest retieence. look
ing upon it purely as matter OF ousi'
ness. and it is reported that the pro
prietor of the restaurant as more thar
satisfied with the result of his curious
device for attracting patrons