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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

There is something missing from
a mans makeup II he doesn't love
children
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
w. o. Paisley H0n0red.

W. o. Paisley, who went to Omaha,
Neb., several days ago on business con-
nected with the national corn exposi.
ton, has received quite flattering recog-
milton from the fair officials by being
made assistant general manager Of the
exposition, which will be held Dec. 9th
to 10th and which is expected to be the
biggest thing of the kind ever held. In
addition to his duties as assistant gerer-
al manager, Mr.. Paisley in charge Of the
premium list and writes that it will pay
the farmers OF southwest Missouri to
send exhibits to the great show. 80. 600
is offered for the best ten ear sample 10
addition TO number OF extra premiums
for the same exhibit, an automobile for
the best bushel Of corn and piano for
the best sample displayed by a lady.
Wheat and oats fare equally we'll and all
classes of corn, grains and grasses are
on the list. Mr. Paisley asks IL we can't
have some Of these prizes brought home
to Jasper.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
Ruth Bowman WEEDS.

Tuesdays Carthage Press contained
the following notice OF the wedding OF
a former Jasper girl, who for three
years has made her home at Alba:
Claud E. Coffey Of Miami, Okla, and
Ruth A. Bowman of Alba celebrated
labor day yesterday by coming to Car.
thage and getting married. They found
the court house offices closed, but they
hunted up the deputy recorder and had
him come to the Office to issue the
marriage license. Then Probate Judge
Hubbard was sent for and came to his
Office and officiated at the ceremony.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
Mrs. Emma Buergey Paralyzed.

d. X. Buerge received last Tuesday a
letter from Superintendent G. w. Rob.
inson of insane asylum No. 8 at Ne
vada containing news of a change for
the worse in the condition OF his wife,
who is a private patient there. The
letter follows:
Nevada, Mo-, Sept, 'Os
D. X. Buergey, Jasper-Dear Sir
We write you concerning Mrs. Emma
Buergey, whose physical condition at
present is not very good. A short time
ago without any apparent cause she be.
came paralyzed in her right side. Since
that time she has been unable to use
her right arm or leg. She complains
of no pain. Her speech is not affected
and her appetite is good. We hardly
think there is any immediate danger
but it is difficult to tell what the out
come will be. For this reason We
thought best to notify you. There has
been no change in her mental condition
G. WILsE ROBINSON, Supt.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
High School Notes.

Prof, Moon has organized q Freshmen
Latin class.
The Junior class does not take up
Amer lean Literature at present because
Prof. Moon desires to review English.
Three Juniors are studying Latin with
the Freshmen.
Howard and Evelyn Thompson spent
N onday at school bidding their friends
good bye before moving to Kansas.
The first social event of the school
year was surprise and farewell party
in honor Of Miss Evelyn Thompson,
which was held at the home Of Miss
Edith Merrell last Monday. About
thirty guests spent very pleasant ev..
ening together.
It's funny how much one can forget
during vacation. Ought to have heard
those Seniors Monday.
Doesn't lcok very promising for
basket ball team, as only "Sharkey"
is left OF last years. "Terrors," but bet
yet you we take few scalps anyhow.
The base ball and basket ball teams
have been organized. Chauncey Earl
will lead the baseball team, and Ernest
Crawford will captain the basket ball
lists.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
w. c. r. U. Program.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet in South Methodist
church Sept. IL. at 3 p. m.
Devotional, led by Mrs. Follmer
Music
Election Of officers
Election of delegates to district con-
vention
Solo, Mrs. Cline
Reading, Mrs. Daniels
Music
Reading, Mrs. Follmer
Repeating pledge
Every white ribboner is earnestly re.
quested to be present at this election.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
Special Offer.

Realizing the fact that the best adver-
tisement we can have is a wider distri.
button of our product, we have decided
to make you this offer: II you will buy
a dozen photos at $3.50 or any other
style photo that we make, costing that
or more, we will make you a present OF
another dozen just like them or 10 other
words we will give yon as many as you
buy. You buy dozen and we will
give you dozen. This offer lasts until
Oct. 10Th only.
CHAs. A. STEWARD, Photographer.
sw. cor. square, Carthage, Mo.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
THE KANSAS CITY MARKET
Reported for the News by a Special
Correspondent.

Kansas City Stock yards. Sept. 7
1908. With cattle supplies last week
aggregating almost $4,000 head, includ.
ing II, 900 calves, the market held up
good. Fed steers closed about steady
for the week, grass steers and COWS lost
8 to 10 cents during the week, stockers
and feeders about steady, movement Of
the latter to the country heaviest OF the
season at $50 car loads. There is feel
ing among packers that supplies of beef
cattle will be light before the winter is
far along and certain proportion Of
their purchases is being frozen for trade
at that time. Expectations were lined
up for big run this week, and today's
supply is 21,OC0 head. Other markets
are lightly supplied, and prices here are
generally steady, steers closing a shade
stronger and more active than in the
opening. No prime steers are here, but
tops last week sold at $40 to $3.50, one
lot OF good steers here today at $685..
A few corn ard grass steers are bring.
ing up to 1915, but straight grass
steers, including wintered steers, sell at
SO 80 to 81 .9O, light weight cows at 81 80
to 1886, heavy COWS up to $500, fed
heifers and yearling steers up to So 40.
bulls s2.40 to SO 60. Veals advanced 25
cents last week, steady today, tops
$500. heavy calves $500 to $3.50. De.
Dand from the country is increasing,
and purchases on this account reduced
the number held over at the end of the
week S47 head, as compared with close
Of previous week, besides absorbing all
the fresh offerings. Stockers range
from $500 to s425, feeders 1915 to
S.. 90.
Hog market was uneven last week,
closely approaching the $500 figure
twice, but rapidly backing away from
it both times. Run for the week was
Al, 900 head, an increase Of 5000 over
same week last year, but quality con.
tinues poor and average weight light
Receipts are 5000 head today, market
higher, top $685., bulk $500 to $3.50,
equal to the best time last week
Heavies and butcher weights each bring
up to the top il quality is the best
Pigs are sharply higher than weel
ago, at s4.OO to $500, including trash,
stuff. Present prices are 40 to 60 cents
higher than year ago.
Sheep and lambs arrived to the mum
Der Of $1,000 head last week, marke
practically unchanged for the week
Country buyers are strong feature
taking lambs at s4.25 to $3.50, thereby
shutting out killers from the medium
kinds. Run is 21,OO0 head today, mar
ket active at 10 to Is cents lower prices
to lambs s5.65, yearlings worth s4.O(
to s4.35, wethers $3.50 to s4.15, ewe'
50. 65 to $3.50, feeding wethers ant
yearlings $3.50 to $500, breeding ewe
1916 to 81 25. j. A. RIcKART.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
New Meat rlarket-Notice

The undersigned have opened meat
market in the Hendricks building on
the north side of Grand avenue and will
be glad to serve you at any time with
fresh and cured meats, sausages and
everything usually kept In first class
market. Give us a trial.
CARLYLE & Son,
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10
They Take the Kinks Out

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
OF the stomach, liver and bowels, with.
out fuss or friction" says N. III. Brown,
OF Pittsfield, VT. Guaranteed satisfac-
tory at Webb Bros. drug store. 25o
The Jasper news., 1908-09-10

Go to Crandall Bros. for the Schram
fruit jars, 65c, Toe, and SOC per dozen.
7-9f
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

KNR. EDWARD NJ. BURTT, N. JEFF
ltk ferson Ave-, st. Louis, Mo-, writes:
"ltaffords me much pleasure TO am
nounce that have used your medicine
1T various times for several years, and
that IT hasgiven entire satisfaction. not
only in my own family, but also that of
others of my friends And would cheer
fully recommend the use of Peruna, as
I certainly do endorse your medicine. !"
Cotarfh If Head, Nose, Throat.
Mr.. Charles Levy, so Allen ST., New
York, n. Y. writes;
II am very glad to tell you of the
cures wrought by Peruna in my family.
MY son, aged seven, who had ca
tarrh of the nose, was cured by two
bottles of Peruna, and had catarrh of
the head, nose, throat and ears. One
bottle of Peruna cured me-"
Pe-rG-na Isbiets:-S Some people prefer
tablets, rather than. medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peru
ma Tablets, which represent the solid
medicinal ingredients of Peruna.
Ask Your Druggist for Free Pernna
Almanac for 1908.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
ECZEMA COVERED BABY.
Worst Case Doctors Ever Saw-Suf-
fered Untold Misery-Perfect
Cure by cuticura Remedies.

my son, who is now twenty-five
years OF age. when four months old
began to have eczema on his face.
spreading quite rapidly until he was
nearly covered. The eczema was some
thing terrible, and the doctors said 1t
was the worst case they ever saw. At
times his whole body and face were
covered, all hut his feet. | used many
kinds OF patent medicines, to no avail.
a friend teased me to try Cuticura.
At last | decided to try Cuticura when
my boy was three years and four
months old. having had eczema all that
time and suffering untold misery. |
began To use all three of the Cuticura
Remedies. He was better in two
months, in six months he was well.
Mrs. II. l.. Risley. Piermont, N. H.,
Oct. "a. 1906"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
HE HAD THE QUALIFICATIONS.
No Need for Maiden to Seek Further
for Her Affinity,

Prince Dabrc, r.. oung Egyptian
who has come to America to study the
cotton industry. said in New York the
other day:
''While we produce superb cotton In
Egypt, the industry is not regulated
there with such wisdom as you en-
ploy Clever. indeed. is the conduct
Of your American cotton indust,y--as
clever as the conduct Of young Penn
sylvania ungraduate whom l heard
about the other day
This young man sat In Louis
Quinze drawing-room in conversation
with beautiful girl. The girl, look
ing pensively into the fire, said:
"'The man marry must be both
brave and clever
"'Well.' said the young man, when
we were skating on the Wissahickon,
and came TO the dangerous spot and
broke through, saved your life, didn't
~ &.
''She smiled at him roguishly.
"'That waS brave she said, but 1t
was not clever, was it?'
EYES," said he, 1T was. led you to
the dangerous spot on purpose
"She threw her arms about him.
murmuring:
"'You DEAR"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
SOMETHING OF A cyN,c.
Papa Had Extreme Views on the Sub.
Ieet OF Marriage.

Miss Marie Cahill. the actress. chose
the chorus girls for her new play.
Marrying Mary" by measurement.
The Bertillon system was employed.
'By this excellent system Of meas
urement." said Miss Cahill the other
day, "one gets, In chorus girl. the
real thing Mirage is avoided. You
know what a mirage is? Quite sure?
Well, at any rate. I'll point out its
meaning to you with story.
"A boy looked up from his book
one night.
"'Father.' he said. what is a mi
rage?
"The father answered gllbly from
behind his paper:
1.-The union OF man and woman
till death or the law them do part
"'But,' said the boy, that's mar
riage, amt it?'
Same thing. sonny; It's the same
thing replied the father. A man
imagines he sees wonders and delights
where there is nothing. Fight shy OF
'em both. my boy"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
One Thina Held Him Back.

"There was a racket of some kind
In our house last night" said the man
who lives in fiat building. Screams
came from <one of the rear flats and
everybody was looking out the win
dows to see what the matter could be.
Various exclamations and conjectures
were made by the rubbernecks and
soon several women were screaming
In sympathy. Presently out of the
awful din rose deep masculine voice
exclaiming in evaporation and with
the manner of one feeling around In
the dark: I'D 60 for policeman II
i could find my pants!"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

A man had been very badly treated
by the proprietors Of boarding
house. and when in temporary imam
cial difficulties had been forced to
leave. Some time later, smiled upon
by fickle fortune. he achieved success
and prosperity as popular dentist.
and soon found means to revenge his
former landlady's slight. The method
he adopted was simple but extremely
effective. quite cunning the business Of
his enemy. Directly opposite the
boarding house he opened his new
dental establishment, and upon the
largest window in bold letters ap'
peared the following notice: Steel
pointed boarding house teeth . spe'
cialtyl"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Preacher. comfortIno Remarks

At an evening prayer meeting in a
Maine village the senior deacon,
Dominicus Jordan, arose to make ap-
propriate scriptural remarks about
the death Of the late Miss Simpkins.
In conclusion the deacon said: 81 re-
spected Miss Simpkins, the members
Of this church respected Miss Smp-
kins, the citizens of this town re-
spected Miss Simpkins, but now she's
dead and gone to the Lord. and the
scripture saith, The Lord is no re
specter of ersons."-Exchange
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Riley and she Weather.

While going to The Office OF his pub
fishers on a sright morning In Septem.
Der, James Whitcomb Riley met, what
seemed to him, an unusually large
number of his acquaintances who
made the conventional remark about
the weather. This unremitting APP
plause pleased and amused him, When
greeted at the office with Nice day.
Mr.. Riley he stopped at the door and
answered drolly: "Yes-yes-Pve
heard 1t very highly spoken Of"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
BOTH GAINED
Man and wife Fatten on erape-Nuts.

The notion that meat is necessary
Cor real strength and the foundation
Of solid flesh is no longer as prevalent
as formerly.
Excessive meat eaters are usually
sluggish q part of the time because
they are not able 10 fully digest their
food, and the undigested portion is
changed into what is practically a
kind of poison that acts upon the
blood and nerves. thus getting all
through the system.
II was a heavy meat eater" writes
an Ills. man. "and up to two years
ago, was in very poor health. suf-
fcred with indigestion SO that l only
weighed 95 pounds.
"Then heard about Grape-Nuts and
decided to try 1t. My wife laughed at
me at first but when l gained to 125
pounds and felt so fine, she thought
she would eat Grape-Nuts too.
Nov she Is fat and we'll and has
gained 40 pounds. We never have In
digestion any more and seldom feel
fhs desire for meat A neighbor OF
ours, 6s years <old. was troubled with
indigestion for years; was a heavy
meat eater. and now since he has been
eating Grape-Nuts regularly. he says
he is well and never has indigestion.
could name lot OF persons who
have really been cured Of indigestion
BY changing from heavy meat diet
20 Grape-Nuts." There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road to
Wallville" In pkss
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Truth and
Quality

appeal 10 the well-Informcd In every
walk Of life and are essential to permansns
success and crcditablc standing, Aocor"
ingly, II Is not claimed that Syrup Of Fig
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy d
known value, but one Of many reasons
why II is the best Of personal and family
laxatlves is the fact that IL cleanscr
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which IL acts without any debilitatinv
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
Il acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
CO., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Not for Vacation Use.

II seemed to Bobby that there was
no ED to the advice and instructions
his mother gave him when he was
starting on with his father for :.
weeks trip.
"Now I want you TO be sure you
have everything you need" she said.
opening his bag in spite Of his assur-
ances that II held all a boy could pos
sibly require. why, Robbie, where
ia your hairbrush? You were forget
ting IT."
mo, mother, wasn't forgetting It,"
said Bobby, looking desperate. Il
thought you said was going on Va.
cation"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Truthful Boast

A party Of travelling men In a Chi
cago hotel were one day boasting Of
the business done by their respective
firms, when one of the drummers said
mo house in the country. am proud
to say, has more men and women
pushing its line of goods than mine"
What do you SELF" he was asked.
BABY carriages!" shouted the drum
mer, as he fed from the room.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
His Advice,

"Well, Uncle JOSH" said the fond
mother after her daughter had trilled
a few times for the purpose Of i'm
pressing their relative from the coun-
try, what do you think Of 1t? Would
you advise me to have Daisy's voice
cultiYated?'
YES, guess would. Git 1t culti-
waited a while and then have it seeded
down. Gosh, but you people seem to
be warn-blooded here. I'd freeze If
had to depend on them steam pipes
for heat"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Corpse In No Hurry.

Respect is due to the man on his
New York cabman who was making
for the Central station showed the
proper feeling In driving for some dis
tance along the procession without
trying to cross 1t. But at last he
could contain himself no longer.
Turning his horse across the hearse,
he said. In cabmans whisper: Look
ere. my fares in 'urry, an yours
ANTI"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There Is only way 70
deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inha,ned condition VI he
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is innamed you have q rumbling sound or isn-
perfect hearing and when II Il entirely closed. Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken and this tube restored to It's normal cond
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out Of ten are caused by Catarrh. which n MOI hag
bot al iuNarned condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness caused by catarrhl that cannot be cured
by Halrs Catarrh Curs. Send for circulars. free.
Y. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists, s5c.
Take Hairs Family pills for constipation
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

three years l SUI
fered everything
with rheumatism in
my limbs and a
dull, ceaseless ach-
ing In my back. |
was weak. languid.
broken with head.
aches and dizzy
spells. and the kid
ney secretions were
thick with solids.
! was really In n
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Doans Kidney Pills, and they certain
ly did wonders for me. Though | am
81 years old, l am as we'll as the
average woman OF so. | work well.
eat well and sleep we'll"
Scld by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
A Kind Word for charlex.

II suppose" said the caller, that
your husband expects to win q great
deal Of money at the races"
YES" answered young Mrs. Tork-
ins. II don't think that for the next
week or two anybody will be able to
accuse Charley Of boarding his
money"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
With a smooth iron and peflanc,

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods.
and 1t will be positive pleasure TO
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

a woman is seldom satisfied with a
purchase unless she can make herself
believe that she got more than her
moneys worth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
couIdn,t Divide the Cook.

Sergeant-How are your master and
mistress getting on now? Have they
finally separated?
Cook-No; each one wanted me to
go with them, and as that couldn't be
managed. they agreed to live together
again.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial l,ottls md treatise. DR.. r. n. Kline,
ID q2i Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

America is the land OF the free.
where one must pay for everything
worth having.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Nt,nsUt labor there is no arriving
~ rest. nor without lighting can the
victory So reached. Be thou there
iore always prepared for the fight II
thou Sli have the victory. ry.-Thomas
kempis
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Defiance Starch-Sixteen ounces for
ten cents all other brands contain
only IL ounces for same money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
t..o.nors.
Horrible.

80 your father has failed, eh? I
si. ase be will have some money
$50. oyeTything is gone: I. have
urre ICrhiug left but my beauty
ce't didn't think It was that
haa Houston Post
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Some people never fool themselves
more than when they think they are
fooling others.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

An old bachelor says that some WON.
On marry for the purpose of obtaining
listener who can't get away.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

II there were not DO many different
ways Of lying more people would tell
the truth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Lewis Single Binder Cigar has q rich
taste. Your dealer or Lewis Factory,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Gross Ball Blue and keep them
white ~ snow. All grocers. &c. . package.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
lemon, chocolate and custard Pies

lemon, chocolate ana Custard tics.
II doeF not require an experienced cook
10 niat GOOD es from "OUR-PlE.' Just
IA. gropcf proportions of all ingred or
ar. n tae package ready for immediate
o.. AZ grocers, 10 cents per package.
Order :. Few packages to-day.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

A man must stand erect, not be KEPT
erect by others.-Marcus Aurelius.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
GOOD HOUSE

With old age comes the knowledge
Of lost opportunities.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
NEW STRENGTHS FOR OLD BACKS.
No Need to Suffer Every Day from
eackache.

Mrs. Joannah Straw. 526 North
Broadway, Canton. s. D., says: For