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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
WONDERS OF THE
HUMAN RRA1N.

The human brain is the most
marvellous machine in the world, says
Harper's Magazine. It occupies less
space in proportion to its capabilities
than any machine ever Invented.
1t sends a special nerve to every fibre
OF some 500 muscles, to many Thousand
branching twigs of arteries, to every
pinhead area of the numerous glands
which keep the machine properly
oiled, heated or cooled, to some 16 so.
feet of skin, which is the OUTPOST
guard Of It's castle, with such COM
pleteness tnat the point OF q pin can
not lind an area unguarded. 1t pos
sesses special quarters for the recep-
tion and translation of a constant
stream Of vibrations that are the pro-
duct of all things movable and still
In the outer world. On the retina OF
every open eye is a picture Of the out
er view, a focused imprint Of every
ray of light and color, and in the
visual chamber of the mental palace
stands a vibrascope, a magic lantern
AuOACCCiN Vic 1CUllldt HlCUQl6 Ill lI6
billion speeding series Of light waves
and throws them upon its mental
screen as a living, moving picture OF
light and shade and color. In the
chamber Of sound is a vibraphone,
over whose active wires passes every
wave OF sound, from the dripping 81
the dew to the orchestral fortissime,
from the raucous screech OF the loco.
motive to the signing Of the wind
through the meadow grass. In the
chambers set apart for scent and taste
and touch are the secret service
guards to report upon the air and food
which give sustenance to the palace,
and upon the solid qualities OF the
tactile world. And, wonder Of I'll
wonders, this complex human brain
can think In all languages or In no
language, aud sven conceive its y
physical mortality.
Detroit Free Press.
II TEL LNE EaM.N
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Norman Rogers came down from
Butte county Tuesday and brought
along his cunning wildcat kitten in
a box. Norman is a member Of Co.
e. 4th Regiment State Guardsmen,
and will take his wildcat with him
as a company mascot to the state en-
campment at WATERFOWL. The kit
ten makes a handsome pet but it
will never. outgrow It's natural in
stincts to steal chickens or dig its
claws into human flesh If enraged.
This is the little cat Norman and Gid
Glendinning found while out foraging
for firewood on Grand River. Nor
man is under the belief that its
mother was dead when they found it
as it was nearly starved. IL the old
cat had been around the boys would
have had ample reason to know what
a full grown wild cat can do when In
fighting trim. Mr.. Rogers reports
the Canton colony prosperous and
happy and all had a good time on the
Fourth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Canton's Old Cannon
1T WAS MADE O ANTON CELE
BRATlON WHEN THE EFFORT TO STEAL
THE ELK u NNO FAILED.

the care of the militia company then
commanded by DIR. Brown. 1t seems
that DR.. Brown had the gun mounted
at a cost of SO d Sl2, and when he
left here he carried the gun away be-
cause no M would pay him for the
expense he assumed voluntarily.
Brown had no right to the cannon
and the writer had no knowledge of
its removal until he sold it to parties
down at Nashua, Iowa. Browns
act was disgraceful because he knew
the gun Vas presented to the city of
Canton and he could acquire no vested
right in the gun under any circum-
stances. The mount was his but the
cannon was not. 1t was one of the
best and safest guns eve made, brass
bound and handsome.
Canton will have a booming 4th of
July in 1909, and John Smith of Par
ker must be invited 20 come and
bring old "Prohibition'' along, the
gun he made to celebrate statehood
with. John Smith may not be as
we'll known in romance and story as
the Gunmaker of Moscow, but he is
no less famous as a mechanic and a
patriot. The Fourth of July without
a cannon lacks one of the principal
elements of a due and proper obser-
vance of the day. A national salute
to the 46 stars on the flag at sunrise
would make the Sioux Valley echo
and the boys jump out of bed in a
hurry. John Smith can make a whole
celebration himself.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
Old Timers Remembered.

William Blatt, one Of the pioneer
merchan is in Yankton, but now OF
Chicago, was in Canton recently and
the writer and family enjoyed a most
agreeable visit with our old friend of
territorial days. We discussed old
times and old timers and found that
nearly all the prominent men in
Yankton in 1870 have gone to their
reward, and their were many brill
liant men in that splendid group who
battled for supremacy in those days.
There was General Todd, Gen. Trip,
Chief Justice BARTLETT, DR.. Burleigh,
Major Dewitt, DIR. Potter, Hon. S. l..
Sphinx, Col. Moody, Hon. George 81.
Hand, D. T.. Bram5le, Major J. Shaw
Gregory, Henry B%onesteel, U. S. Mar
shall Litchfield, John Tread way, DR..
Wilson, Enos Stutsman, Rev. DR..
Hoyt, Rev. Jos. Ward, Major Lyman,
Governors Edmunds, Faux and Bur-
bank, Major Washburn, Jacob Brauch,
John Lawrence, Hon. M. X. Arm
strong, Hon. Geo. A. Bachelor, Gen.
Pierce, DR.. J. B. Van Velsor, Hon.
John Pope Hodnett, Judge Brook
ings, Hon. A. G.. Fuller, Judge
French, Turney M. Wilkins, Major
Stone, Captain James L.. Kelley
and Hon. James S. Foster.
Those who were prominent in 1870
and still doing duty are General Will
liam Henry Harrison Beadle Of Madi-
son, Hon. Charles H. Mcintyre, now
of Denver, Major Joseph Hanson,
Hon. Geo. w. Kingsbury, M. p.
Gilman, Sam ~Buckwalter, and Judge
BARTLETT Trip of Yankton, Surveyor
General Williams Of North Dakota,
Squatter Governor f. NJ. Zeibach of
Gregory county, Hon. Herman Eller-
man of Aberdeen and Abe Adler and
VIM. Blatt of Chicago.
Judge Shannon, Gen. McCook,
Banker Wfhtermute, Gov. Penning-
ton and others of note came after
1870.
The names of many of them will be
found on the maps of North and
South Dakota and all are worthy of
the distinction accorded ther1- Trip
county was named after Gen. William
Trip and not the Judge, and seven
teen of those named as residents of
Yankton In 1870 have been likewise
honored by different legislatures.
Mr.. Blatt is a prominent mason,
and when grand master of the state
was accorded the unusual distinction
of having the 333 degree conferred up
on him in this state by special dis
pensation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
Mark Twain on Prohibition.

"Crossing the Atlantic with Mark
Twain last summer" said a w. @. T.
U. woman, 81 asked his opinion of
the prohibition law. His reply was
very characteristic, very humorous.
81 am a friend of temperance, and
want it to succeed, he said, ''but l
don't think prohibition is practical.
The Germans, you see, prevent it.
Look at them. l am sorry to learn
that they have just invented a meth
cd of making brandy out OF sawdust.
Now, what chance will prohibition
have when a mar can take a rip saw
and go out and get drunk with a fence
rail? What is the good Of prohibition
if a man is able to make brandy
mashes out Of the shingles on his
roof, or if he can get delirium tire
mems by drinking the legs off the
kitchen chairS?"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
II
Tennessee's Stingiest Man.

Gallatin claims to have the stingiest
mar in Tennessee, if not in the world,
and a premium is offered for his super
ior in closefistedness. He got married
to a home girl to save expenses. They
walked around the square for a bridal
tour. He bought her a nickel's worth
of stick candy for a wedding present
and then suggested that they save the
candy for the children.-Danville Adj
uoonfo 49, 1879 49,. -
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
would this year mire down at the very

would this year mire down at the very
time the wheat should be cut.
Nothing can be said as yet about
the spring wheat crop. While it is
reported as in good condition, it has
to meet with all the chances of rust
and blight, so that any estimate is
at the very best guess work, with the
chances against a bumper crop or
anything more than the average.
Hence we see no eason why, where
farmers a avoid 1t, any of the small
grain should he rushed on the market.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10
Rev. i. Williams restiHes

Rev. /. w. Williams, HuntingtS
w. Va, testities as follows: aThis
to certify that / used Foley,s Kidn
Remedy for nervous exhaustion ar
kidney trouble, and am free to sa
that Foley's Kidney Remedy will d
all that you claim for IT." I. M. Hell
mey g. Co.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Do not fall to see Nicola, the fam
GUS magician, on Saturday afternoon
and evening of this week. It will
pay you to come many miles to see
this modern man Of magic and mys-
tery.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Foley's Orino Laxative, the new
laxative, stimulates but does not irri-
tate. II Is the best laxative. Guar
anteed or your money back. /. M.
Helmey & Co.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Operation for piles will not be g
essary If you use Man Fan Pile Rem
edy. Guaranteed. Price soc. Sold by
L. M. Helmey & Co. -
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

Mrs. r. A. Keep, Miss Ruby Durkee
and Norman Rogers returned fson6s
Butte county Tuesday. NE6NMN
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-10

The City Council met In regular
session Monday evening.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
MAY Be re PEASON.

why do you suppose the lawyers are
going to compel that poor Evelyn NesbIt
Thaw to tell her story all over again.
Il don't know; perhaps they like to
hear t."-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
TO TRAIN
GEORGETOWN TEAM
ON CINOER PATH
Will Begin This Week.
Outdoor Meets Are
Planned.

DR.. Joseph Reilly has been selected TO
coach the Georgetown track team for
the coming season.
The deal was closed yesterday by
Manager Moran. This will be q source
Of qualification to Georgetown men, as
a coach mas been a minus quantity for
the last three years. DR.. RelIIys fame
as a track athlete Is widespread. he
having been one OF the men on the re-
lay team that broke the worlds record
for 300 yards at St. Louis in 1904 TIE
coach Will assume charge the latter
part OF this week when he returns from
Richmond, where he goes today 10 com
plete arrangements for the annual in
tercouegiate meet to be given in that
city under his supervision the latter
part OF March.
With the selection OF a coach comes
the announcement that Georgetown is
to pursue track work into the spring
months. and. II possible, run on one or
more dual or triangular meets with the
leading universities in this part OF the
country on the Georgetown track,
which is to be thoroughly gone over
the middle OF March
OF last years track team there still
remain in school Captain-elect Devsne.
ex-Captain Montgomery, Cohen and
Hehermau. New men who are counted
upon are c. Mcdonald, famous as a
high school weight man in the District;
Thompson. Mohn. Martin. Gibbs. Spald-
iEg, Reilly, Glennon Buckley Courtney,
and Miller.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
Yale to Get Apology
From g. W. Council;
Bfddle RetnStated
Graduate Manager Wilson to Write Letter of
RegFet-Managcr Who Used Outsiders
Gets Job BaCk-players Restored.
By THOMAS S. RICE.

George Washington University came
to the front last night with the an-
nouncement from DR.. W. F. r. Phil
lips, dean Of the medical faculty and
chairman OF the athletic council, that
Dr. Z. c. Wilson. graduate manager
of athletics, had been instructed to
write a letter of apology to Manager
Lyons, OF the Yale basketball team, be-
cause the George Washington University
oaint, which met Yale's in this city
on December so, bad in its lineup two
men who were not students at the uni
Yersity.
DIT. Phillips said that after a careful
consideration Of the circumstances the
athletic council thought an apology
was due for such glaring bit Of work
as ringing in two nOn-students against
g. sister university, hence the instruc-
tons to DIT. Wilson. This decision Will
meet with the approval of those who
have the best interest of George Wash
jngton at heart and have been wonder
ing what the university intended to do
in a case so clearly proved, as no men
ton Of the letter was made in the Off
cial findings.
Biddle Manager Again.
On top OF the breaking of the light in
the matter of the Yale apology it was
learned that the athletic council at it's
portentous meeting on Thursday night
decided to reinstate NJ. S. Biddle, the
manager of the basketball team, who
had been suspended by DR.. Wilson for
using the ringers. This was 4 rare sur
I lra
case. In its official findings the athletic
council strongly condemned the action
OF the manager for violating its funda-
mental intention TO live strictly up TO
the rules of clean amateur sport, and
II was taken for granted by the public
that a man who rung in two men who
we're not only not of the official student
body but had been members of a pro-
fessionaI basketball team, would not be
reinstated.
This view was especially strengthened
by the fact that Manager Biddle had
been requested by Manager Fleming
Of the track team not to use the tive
men; had evaded all efforts Of the
graduate manager and Mr.. Bright 4
get his lineup before the game, and
after telling the university officials hi!
lineup would be in the afternoon papers
OF December 80, he gave those papers z
list Of names in which neither Cramel
nor Reyes. the parties in dispute, ap,
peared. The reinstatement is really the
most surprising feature OF the entire
case. which has reflected so little credi
on the athletic system and supervision
at George Washington.
Biddle's Defense.
a defender Of the council said last
night that Manager BiddIe was deceived
into thinking the two men were full
hedged students at the school, and that
they succeeded in the deception because
the game took place in the Christmas
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
New Orleans Entries:

First race-Three furIongs; purse for
maiden two-year-old FLIES. Pinion
formerly Holy Mass), 10; Miss Haps-
burg, 10; Molly Stark, 10; Cunning, 10;
My Lady Frances, 10; Smart, 10; GlOT-
iOle, l10. Arionette. 10: MezzO Soprano,
10; Ceriua, 10; After All. no. Speight,
40; Essie, 10; Lightning Flash, 10;
Miss Snack. 10.
Second race-Six furIongs; purse for
maiden JwO-year-Olds. Bulkhead, 100:
Major Mack, 109; MoXey Mead. 109;
Pink Cap, 100. Bucling Boy, 100; Wax
h9w, lC9. AmonJilladO, 100; Caucus, i09;
Polar star. 109: George 5. White. 100,
banTidge. 112: Tarquin. H.; Cajole. 1l2s
Harrington. 10; Epitom, 10.
Third race-Seven furlongs; selling: for
f0ur-year olds and upward. Hancock.
100: aAIonere. 1G3; Arlington, I05; Auimus,
sDenigre. los. Creel, 100. Dapple Gold
100; Young Stevens, 10; Crafty, no.
Heart of Hyacinth. IL; PTytania. Ill;
"Abe Meyer, ia: St Noel. ia
Fourth race-Six furlOngs: handicap:
for thTee-ye and upward King 2
Plate, IS: Fintrau, 30; Platoon, %; Pedro
g; Chief Hayes, los; Tileing, 109; Pasa-
dena, lie.
Fifth race-One mile and seventy
yards; purse: for fOuT-year-Olds and up
ward. Nancy, IS; Higginbotham. 100;
105; Sponge Cake, l05; Adesso, los; En-
vOy, los
Sixth race-One ard one-sixteenth
miles; selling; for fOur-year-olds and up
ward. %Little Lighter, IS; Donna, I03i
Mortiboy, lo4; Zipango, lO5; Granada,
los.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
KANSAS SUNFLOWERS.

As a rule, the meaner a man is the
more he thinks Of himself
Our idea of a thoroughly common
man is one who sits around home with
his hat on
Not one man in a hundred has sense
enough to take care Of money after he
gets il.
A man is sometimes so busy making
money that he neglects to take care of
what he has already made.
Occasionally we meet drunken man
who claims to be smart, but a sober man
sooE gets over the notion
Two widows were talking of the great
blows they had suffered. .1he greatest
blow IN my life" said Gee, with a far
away look in her eyes was the death
Of my husband just q week after he had
his salary raised" And the other,
knowing of no blow that could be
greater. had nothing to say.-Atchison
Globe.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
ROUGH GAME LOST
BY CORCORAN TEAM

YORK, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE Young
Mems Christian Association basketball
quintet of the Tri-City League regained
its winning streak here tonight by de-
featiDg the Corcoran Cadets, Washing
ton, by % TO 6.
York surprised its opponents "a every
department The visitors Outweighed
Captain Barnes men, bat the formers
rough playing could not stop the lat
ter's consistent teamwork.
The first half ended with the score
13 to 2. Cole, who substituted for Nor
rison as forward, made the first goal
from field- Coleman, who played the
best for the Cadets, was injured TO
such M extent that he had to retire.
Leach who replaced him, exchanged
blows with Kaufman. his opponent and
enthusiasts jumped on the floor. Clark,
the center of the visitors, was taken
from the game for oDjectisg to the ref
eree's decision The redeenling feature
was the playing of Barnes. Root, and
Cole. York secured but two points from
the ten fouls called on Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
DOLIN'S SUCCESSOR
NAMED THIS WEEK

Georgetown's football manager for
1908 viii be selected this week by the
executive committee, consisting OF the
various managers now in office. the
president of the association, the secre-
tary. and the treasurer.
The resignation Of Mahager-elect Dolin
came as a distinct surprise. AS the Sc
lection OF man to I'LL the position
must be made at once, the names Of
two OF three prominent candidates have
appeared, accordingly, early. Francis
p. Fitzpatrick, Of Maiden. Mass, is one
Of the most prominent aSpirants. No
games have been scheduled as yet, work
in this direction to be started as soon as
the new manager goes into Office. The
GAMES with Virginia and FOrdham are
practically assured, but for the rest of
the schedule no predictions can be made.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
Y. N. c. A.
EKES OUT REVENGE

BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. lin the
Tri-City Basketball League game at
the Central Y. N. c. A. tonight Cen
trail won from washington Y. n. c. A.
by % to Is About a month ago Wash
ington defeated Central at Washington.
The game was full of beautiful pass
ing, each team doing its share. Frey
played the best shooting game. scoring
II points out OF the CentraIs 30. Haight
protected the large number for the
Washington Y NJ. c. A. The passing
of Kreiger and Henderson was one
of the best points in the game These
two fast players play good game to-
gether and are due 70 give any team
a hard tussle to break it up.
This game brings Baltimore nearer
the remnant York is now the leader.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
Should Be Strenuous.

The third public meeting between
such evenly balanced rivals tomorrow
should produce an unusually fast and
good clash. The managers OF the ben
eft have promised to put the main bout
-on early in order to give the hardy ath-
Ietes plenty of time In which to do their
stunt.
Turner has a. last come to terms with
Rob Roy Mackey, according to his
statement last night, and they are
scheduled to meet on February Z. That
also promises to be a stirring spectacle,
as they have been logging each other
for six months. only TO have the nego-
tiations izzle just when they were on
the point OF clnching the deal.
Before he takes on Mackey, Turner
will probably meet Andy Smith. OF Bal
timoTe. in Washington, but the date
has not been named.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12

Goals from field-Barnes 6, Root 3,
Cole 3. Coleman ?. CLARK 1, Bond 1.
Goals from foul-Rarnes 2. Fouls called
York, ;; Washington. 10. Referee
Bowers, York NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
York. ScOrer-Senft, York.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12

Time, 1:ls 3-5. AngeIus. chief Hayes.
Kings Daughter. and Evelyn 5. also
ran.
added starter.
Fifth race-Selling; four-year-olds and
upward; six fUTlOngs. Refined, IS
(SkirveuJ, 2 to I, won; Higgin bothamy
O. tMcCaheyJ. even, second Gold9rOofg
10 tNlccD, 3 10 ], third. fine. 1.20 80
De ResZkC, Lucy Young. Royal onyx,
and coon also ran.
Sixth race-Seliing. four-year olds and
upward. one and oue-fCurth miles. Sea
salt, o. Henry, TO 3, won; Ace High.
Jos tLse). > 20 i second; John Mcbride.
gS 63rUOkl J. to i third. Time not
taken. Rio Grande, Dr. Young, Padre,
AmberjaclJ Lady Oakland. and Jungle
Imp also ran.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
SECOND REGIMENT
WINS FROM NEWARK

BALTIMORE, Nd. Jan. 1.-THE New
ark basketball team went down In de-
feat for the second time this season to-
night at Cross Street Market Hall be-
fore the Second Regiment team cf
Washington by a score OF IS 70 IS.
Considerable rough playing was in
dulged in by both teams, but at no stage
of the game did the local players have
the slightest chance Of winning. There
was a large attendance.
The lineup follows:
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
NEW NATIONALS
SIGN CONTRACTS,
TALK CHEERFULLY
Freeman and Mcbride
in Line for Next
Season.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-The heart OF
Manager Joe Csntinou. Of the Wash
ington baseball team. was made glad
when there came here today a letter
from Jerry Freeman. Washington's new
first baseman. saying he had forwarded
his signed contract TO the Washington
clubs headquarters.
CantIllon was also notified that Nc
Bride. the brilliant fielding shortstop.
who was with Kansas City last year,
had signed
Freeman reports himself in excellent
physical condition and IS not bothered
by the hand in which he feared he had
contracted blood poisoning. This was
a big relief. for there had been many
rumors that an attack Of illness had
put Freeman out OF shape.
Freeman ToE.s Mcbride.
Freeman is optimistic in his talk
about the coming season. In addition
to glowing reports about his own con-
dition he touts he game OF Mcbride.
whom he played against in the Amer
lean Association last season, one being
with Kansas City and the other Min
neapolis, and also speaks kindly Of the
catching ability Of Roth. the Milwaukee
bsckstop Cantlllon would Ike to get.
Everybody IS telling Freeman he Will
be a bowling success in the big league.
But Mcbride has a harder road TO travel.
The shOrtstopper is all the goods as a
fielder, but his batting is weak, and he
knows It. He says he believes he Will
make good and expects his batting TO
be better than the sharps have pre-
dicted.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12

BOUT TOMORROW
Ancient Rivals to Meet on
National Guard Mat.

Joe Turner, the washington weller
weight wrestler. Will once more try con
Clusions with his ancient rival. Young
Monday, at a benefit for the National
Guard Athletic Association in the Ma
tionaI Guard Gymnasium tomorrow
night.
Turner and Monday are two of the
most stubborn opponents on the mat in
the East. having met twice in public
and several times in private without a
definite settlement Of their claims 10
superiority. They first clashed openly at
Kernans Lyccum about two months
ago, when they went half an hour OF
fierce wrestling without a fall 1t was
a rough encounter in which both mar
rowly escaped injury.
Later they met in a benefit at the
National Guard Gymnasium, in what
was to have been a finish match. Az
ter they had mauIed each other for
an hour and a half the unfeeIing super
intendent of the building put out the
lights and dispersed the audience. Tina,
was also a strenuous bout, in which
neither had a decided advantage. Turn
er was the more aggressive, but Mon
day had a bull-like strength that made
IT impossible for the Washington man
to carry through a hold.