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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-08-05
DEN MARK.

Says the Literary Digest in recent
issue: 1T is often said that we bow
respectfully to the great books-and
DO not read them. But it must be
seldom given to a man to find himself
the object of such veneration and ne
elect. Yet this is the picture we are
given of George Brandes, the Danish
critic and essayist, the author amona
other things of life of Shakespeare
and work on the Romantic move
ment in Europe. He has achieved
European fame, his books are trans
lated into English, he is recognized as
one Of the intellectual giants, yet be
himself asserts that few buy his books
and that his royalties are pitifully
small. He spends his days in con
temptuous aloofness from the world
pursuing the intellectual life and writ
ing more books, that only the very few
read. I am famous, he said recently
to Mr.. Sylvester Viereck, who paid
him visit, but that is of no avail il
nobody reads me. My publishers
never sell more than forty copies OF
my books. And added Mr.. Brandes
as a sad smile fickered across his
Jovlan visage, when the twentieth
century was about to be ushered in. a
prosperous German newspaper wrote
to me that they had planned to publish
full page review of the nineteenth
century by poet, a philosopher and a
scholar, and that I was their man be-
cause l combined in my person the
qualities of the three. I don't care tc
write for newspapers. It detracls
from my vitality and distracts me from
my real pursuits. But as the chance
for such an article occurs only once in
a hundred years and I didn't expect
to live through another century, ]
agreed to undertake the task for a re-
Enumeration of 500 crowns ($125). They
replied, regretting that they had writ.
ten me, and that in view of my unrea.
sonable demands they would be com
PEELED to enlist the services of less
expensive pens But surely American
magazines pay you well?'' ooh, well
they write me occasionally for con.
tributions and ask me to name my own
price. | don't care to do that sort OF
thing for less than 500 crowns. And
they usually send me one-half of what
I demand And then Brandes, point.
ing contemptuously to booklet in
English exclaimed, this is merely one
chapter from one of my books. I sus-
pect it is too expensive to reprint them
entirely in the English language. !
write only in Danish. AS a young
man used to write German and Eng
lish, but I cant bother to rewrite my
books several times. I must devote
myself to my studies.'''
MARION S NORELIUs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-08-05
NORWAY.

g5F.ES iNSIhSv #$*
Captain Engelstad Of the Norwe.
gian navy met death by lightning July
-. He was taking meteorological OBJ.
servations during a thunderstorm and
coming to touch the winch holding the
copper wire attached to the kite, which
was a thousand yards high, was strucl,
dead. Captain Engelstad was an Of.
hcer of high attachments. He was to
nave commanded the polar expedition
SNIP Fran, of the much-talked of
A1mundsen polar expedition.
IN Bergen ST. Hans Night was oh.
served by dancing and general festivi.
Ties at all the inns up in the noun.
talns. In Sverresborg there was
"telesspiel," national dances and vau.
devllle. In the Nygaardspark there
was a grand concert, which was at.
tended by several thousand people. In
Chrlstiania there came a drenching
rain, which placed a damper on the
grand festivities planned there.
Reports from Norway state that En-.
peror Williams Norwegian trip will be
abandoned this season owing to politi.
cal complications at home This will
De the first time for great many
years that Emperor William will not
be cruising in Norwegian waters. It
is fully believed, however, that the
Trondhjem cathedral will receive it's
annual donation of 81 200 from the EN-.
peror.
Thai weather in Norway can act
very fceakish at times is conclusively
evlnced by the fact that last month,
about June TO- COWS froze to death in
the vicinity of Hegsfjord and flock of
sheep met similar fate while they
were On their way up the mountains
Tor tho fresh pastures. Only a few
miles away from there, however, the
weather was warm and pleasant.
J. Jansen, a Norwegian lecturer of
note and director for the Grand Bio.
graphical company of Christiania, re.
Gently arrived in America, where he
Will give series of stereopoticon lee.
lures, showing some very fine views of
Norwegian scenery and folk life. He
has already given three very success.
full lectures in Brooklyn, N. Y.
During the Cresund races there were
no Swedish boats entered as competi
tors this year. There were two Ger.
man boats and three British. During
the handicap race from warnemunde
to Copenhagen, there was only one
Danish boat, the remaining three were
Norwegian, boats.
Little Prince CLAWS birthday was
observed July 2. There was morn
Ing salute of twelve cannon in his
honor and during the day large mum
Der of poor children in the capita
city were remembered with small
presents.
The committee on education appoint
ed by the storthing has purchased fol
the government the Falstad school
belonging to the Trondhjem exon
mune,' for $4,000 crowns.
DR.. Holm's tourist hotels on Finse
and Gjeilo will cost when completed
something over 100000 crowns. Al
English syndicate is also interested
with the doctor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-08-05

the dedication Of the Orsa-Sveg rail.
way, the 10th inst. There we're at
least 5000 people who attended the
dedication festivities.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
Ordinance No. 81

An ordinance relative to the removal OF
snow aud ice from the sideU alks, in the
City OF Webster, South Dakota.
BE il ordained by the mayor and the city
council OF the City of Webster.
Section /. That the occupant of any
premises in the City of Webster abutting
upon any public sidewalk, or the owner of
the premises so abutting, If the same are
not occupied, shall within twelve (l2)
hours af er any fall OF snow, remove the
snow and ice from much of said side
walk as adjoius said premises,
Section 2. That if such snow and ice is
not removed as provided, il shall be the
duty OF the Chief of Police to remove such
snow and ice, or cause IL t. be removed,
and he expense hereof shall be taxed
against the abutting property and col
lected the same az other taxes.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance, shall be, and
the same are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall he in force and
effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication.
First reading, December 9Th, 1909.
Second reading, ID December 18th, 1903.
Passed and approved this 18th day of
December, "A. ID. 1903.
Published December 18th, 1909
J. l.. Harris,
Attest: Mayor.
j. u. Egeland,
City Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

THE RAT KING.
tiis Method Was Successful, but .
Remains q Secret.

ktis Method Was Successful, but II
Remains q Secret.
10 the early sixties of the hast cen
fury the Smithsonian institution was
infested with rats. Nothing In the
building seemed 20 be rat proof. They
ate skins cured with arsenical soap or
table linen or the contents of Professor
Henry's pantry without Discrimination.
Every one In the city. from Professor
Henry to the bootblack. had one sub
feet In common, and that was rats.
As Professor Henry, who lived In
the east end of the building. was lis
tening to an account Of the ruin
wrought In his home during that day
Professor Spencer Baird walked In
and said. just as II he had been fol-
lowing every word Of the family con
versatlon, Il have just been told that
there Is a man in Philadelphia who
can rid this place OF rats"
Professor Henry's eyes expressed
interest and Incredibly at the same
moment
IL have his address here" went on
the assistant secretary. He calls
himself the 'ratten kong and won't
take cent II rat remains and has
Wen send for him II 1t takes our
last thousand cents TO do it!' said
Professor Henry and laughingly pre-
dicted the repetition of the famous old
tale OF the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Several days later the rat king"
appeared In Washington. He was al
most as short as he was broad and
wore clothes too loose for description;
they had no shape. He carried large
oilcloth sack and covered basket
His penetrating blue eyes were almost
covered by shaggy eyebrows, and his
haond hair had not been cut but bag
ssed. His manner was short and
Arisk. and he went straight to the
point. talking to Professor Henry In
German.
He declared that not a rat would be
n the building three days hence II his
Airections were obeyed. During that
tlms he would stay in the basement
alone: every door, was to be locked.
and on no account was he to be dis
tarbed until he gave them the signal.
10 they left him In absolute darkness
and carried out his directions.
On Sunday morning the queer old
nam emerged from the darkness so
ssS6dent Of his success that he re-
fused to accept the money which was
his due then and there but insisted
that Professor Henry mail the check
10 him In Philadelphia the following
week.
snow you can leave your food IN the
basement. and II won't be touched
And I won't take a cent IL you are
troubled with rats" were his parting
words.
Cheese and cake were directly placed
shout the building TO tempt the rats.
Morning after morning they were
found as they had been left. and from
that day 20 this the Smithsonian insti-
tstion has never been seriously trou-
haed with rats. And no one has ever
round out the secret OF the "rat kings"
ne<hod. = Youths Companion.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
MqSssase Sale.


Whereas, default has been made in the
payment Of the principal sum and interest
on the debt secured by q certain mort "a re
dated the 18th day of August, 1900. exc
cuted by *. J. Mo and Borghiid Mo. his
wife, mortgagors, of Day County, South
Dakota, TO John Williams of Webster Da v
County, South Dakota, mortgage, which
Register Of Deeds I'm and for the County
Of Day and State of South Dakota on the
nth day Of August, 1909, ct 10 o'clock 4. m !.
In Book ~ OF Mortgages on Page ~; and =.
: Wherers. no action Or proceeding az law
or otherwise has been Instituted to recover
the debt secured by said mortgage or anv
part thereof, and whereas the whole
amount of principal and interest has
become due by reason OF such defauH
which default consists In said mort "a Qors
having failed to pay the notes secured by
sald mortgage when the same became
due or at all, aud
Whereas, the amount claimed 10 be due
on said mortgage mp to the date of this
notice Il the sum of S.370.08 and S25m
attorney fee. as allowed by statute;
Now, Therefore, notice IL hereby given
that by virtue of the power Of sale con-
tanned In said mortga ge, and duly recorded
as Aforesaid. and In pursuance OF the
statute In such case made and provided.
the said mortgage will be foreclosed by 4
af public auction to the hiShe.t
bidder Tor cash. by the sheriff q Day
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

County, s. D.. at the front door of the
court house I'm the City of Webster in the
County of Day and State of South Dakota
on the End day of January, 1910, at two
o'clock i'm the afternoon of that day.
The mortgaged premises are situated In
Dakota and are described az follows,
to-wit: Lot in Block S in the original
plat of the Town of Crandall.
Dated at Webster, South Dakota, this
18th day of November, 1909.
John Williams,
Mortgagee.
Sears * Potter.
Attorneys for Mortgage.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

They Get Through Their Work Quickly
and With Little Fuss.

ano WIN little russ.
The working Of the British jury sys-
TEN exhibits a marked contrast with
that OF our own. II IN possible that my
experience In British courts was ex-
ceptional. but In not a single instance
did I see juror challenged or reject.
ed. In all Of the courts requiring ju-
rfes the necessary number of men
were present. and they were sworn In
without question. In the sheriff's dep
uty court In Scotland the presiding
judge gave notice TO the jury that he
expected To adjourn the court at 2
o'clock and stated that II they could
all remain until that hour he would at
once dismiss the men who had been
called for a second panel The Jurors
conferred together and decided TO re-
main till ] o'clock. whereupon the
judge notified the other men TO appear
at 1890. The one jury impaneled for
the morning session rendered six YER
diets in cases involving prosecutions
for thefts, frand and burglary.
In the court OF quarter sessions az
Taunton. England. saw a single jury
IN one day render eleven verdicts.
found that IL was customary in the
several sorts of court that ! attended
for the same jury to act In successive
cases. In no instance did I see jury
leave their seats to make up their YER
dict. Usually the issue before them
was made so plain that all who gave
attention knew in advance what the
decision would be. made note OF an
exceptional instance OF delay when the
court was forced to wait nine minutes
for the report IF the jury. In this case
the judge who gave the instructions
was himself In doubt as to what the
verdict ought to be.
A Scottish jury consists OF fifteen
persons, and a majority may render a
verdict. In England the number Is
twelve. and unanimity is required. But
noted no difference as to practical
results in the two countries. The
twelve men In the English jury were
as prompt and certain In their action
as were the eight out OF fifteen In the
Scottish jury. -McClure's Magazine
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
A Hot Snot.

Il believe that Monterey, Mexico. Is
the hottest spot In the world In the
daytime" said an Arizona man. 81
have seen the thermometer register as
high as 100 degrees In the late after.
noon. II was SO hot that the natives
who ventured on the streets would
hug the foot wide shade Of the low
buildings like lichen clings to tree
bark. But here's the funny part of It:
When the sun sets II begins to cool Off.
and at night it is positively necessary
to sleep under blankets. The nights
are delightfully."- cool. and presume It
Is because one is able to get a good
sleep thar 1t is possible to live in that
climate. - Washington Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
MATHEMATICIAN. Hlsh Priced sh.d.

Washtu0ton's F1iah Priced Shad.
Washington's steward was man
named Fraunces, who liked good Nv
ing and with whom Washington con-
annually Quarreled about the market
tng. One time he bought shad In
rebruary. aud as Washington saw II
coming into the dining room he was
Charmed and asked what Dish 1t was.
lit IL shad." replied the steward,
- very One shad. IL was the only
enc in the market. and bought 1t for
you"
~But what did you pay for ity'N said
Washington sternly.
1T 10 a very One shad.r continued
- steward, and II b cooked to q
own.'
'sBut want to know the price--the
pxlcer'
ytcost 81" stammered out Frances.
TAKE Il away" said Washington as
- raised bis hand: take Il away. II
sAaIl never be said that set such an
example Of luxury and extravagunce."
And with that ne drove the steward
ct Of the room. and the shad was
eaten IN the servants kitchen.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

A man should stand erect, not be
kept erect by others. Marcus Aurelius
Sparta
Il wonder" said young Mr.. Stay.
late. hunting around for subject mat.
ter OF conversation. why they used to
call beaus 'sparks.'" 4,'
Perhaps" replied tue suffering maid
en-. deftly showing yawn In the act
Of apparently concealing it, ut was
because sometimes they went OUT
San francisco Chronicle. as
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
.lDINCS FROM
SCANDINAVIA
Interesting News from Sweden.
! Norway and Denmark.
KING GUSTAV IN A new ROLE

Disguised as Stevedore He Lsbors at
Carrying Sacks Of Coal from
Lighter in Order TO Learn the condi.
ton Of the Workinsmen and Ascer.
tain Their Wishes and Opinions
I Intends to Mix with all Classes in
1 His Search for knowledge.
d SWEDEN.
King Gustaf has lately appeared in
a new role, which has caused much IA
vorabIe comment in all labor circles
and which will surely bring him close
TO the hearts OF the laboring men in
his country. Not long ago he appeared
disguised as stevedore, carrying
sacks OF coal from n lighter. In an
Interview after II was all over the
king said that this was only the be-
ginning. He intended TO mix with all
classes OF laborers. so that he might
ascertain their opinions and wishes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
sum mons.

Nov. Is W.T.
State of South Dakota,
County of Day.
In Circuit Court.
Fifth Judicial Circuit.
). l.. Potter, Plaintiff.
vs..
The Unknown Heirs of Mary Wallace,
deceased, and E. +. Williams,
Defendants.
The State of South Dakota 10 the above
named defendants:
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint of the above
named plaintiff which was filed in the
Office of the clerk of this court at Webster,
Day County, South Dakota, on the 9th
day of November, 1909, and which prays
for Judgment quieting the title to and
the determination of all adverse claims
against the premises descIib- d in the
complaint, situated in the said county,
to-wit: the northeast quarter of Section 8,
Township 100, north of Range 81 west of
the Fifth p. NJ, and to serve a copy of
your answer to said complaint on the
undersigned at their office In Webster,
South Dakota, within thirty DAYS after
the completed service of this summons
upon you exclusive of the day of such
service. and If you fail to answer said
complaint within that time the plaintiff
VIII apply to the court for the relief
demanded i'm the complaint.
Sears & Potter,
Attorneys for plaintiff.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

State of South Dakota,j
County of Day.
In County Court
In the matter of the estate OF Charlie
Rathbun, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed. administrators of the estate OF
Charles Rathbun. deceased. to the credit
ors of, and all persons having clai ms
against the said deceased to e xhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within six
months after the first publication of this
notice, TO the said administrators at her
residence in City of Webster i'm the County
OF Day, s. II.
Dated at Webster, ). D.. December 1909,
Chariot Rathbun,
Administrators of the estate of
Charles Rathbun, deceased.
l.. ~. Woodwork,
Attorney for Administrative.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

Already, he added, he had obtained
many valuable hints from the men
with whom he worked. The de-
termination of King Gustaf to learn
OF the condition of the workingmen by
mingling with them and taking part
In their labors has resulted from the
recent great tieup OF the business life
or the country by general strike.
King Gustaf interviewed last August in
an endeavor to secure compromise,
but without avail. The strike contin-
ned for months and involved thou
sands OF men and has not been settled
to this very day.
That repressive legislation directed
at the labor unions may be expected
OF the riksdag this winter is the opin-
ION Of valfrid Spongberg, editor OF the
Svenska Folkets, the semi-weekly
radical newspaper. which stood almost
alone In Sweden az supporter OF the
strikers cause. Mr.. Spongberg, while
not socialist, Is regarded by the
workers as one OF the leading CHAM
pions. and the typographers' unions
have voted an appropriation of $4,000
crowns to help him turn his paper into
daily. Mr.. Spongberg said to news
paper representative recently In regard
to the recent strike and the outlook at
present: "Of course labor has not
gained anything this time. It IA I'M
possible for the men to secure better
conditions for while and there will
be less work this winter, so 1t may be
dihlcult indeed to find employment.
Many have emigrated and many win
do 80 later. The unions. which had
much money In their treasures before
the strike, have little or nothing now.
The trouble now is not without its
benefits to the workers. 1t will be
found In the future that the manufac-
turers win not make use OF great lock-
outs to force the men to do their way.
The most important purpose the work.
ers had In the strike was to stop the
manufacturers from using the lockout.
Though the workers have not been
able to force the manufacturers to
agree that lockouts will cease. Just the
same In the future they will not be
seen. In the past many contracts
have conceded employers the right TO
lockout and the men the right to
strike. The men have not liked this,
but could not help It, Now one lock-
out experience has been very costly
for the employers and they will not
eoon repeat Il"
Knut Sigfrid rlodin, well known
Stockholm publisher. died Nov. IL.
aged eishty-thres years. He has for
many years been regarded as one Of
the foremost book publishers IN Stock
holm and he made his fortune IN the
business. Few men have been % well
known and respected a. Sigfrid Flo
lin and the books that have been pub
nohed at his plant run up into the
hu1dreds and thousands. He was
vofy gcnerous hearted man and was
always willing to do something for the
} II costa n the neighborhood OF s00.-
80 crowns to keep Stockholm clean
during the course Of year That sum
repreecnts the expenditure for cleanli-
nees for the year 1909.
Employes IN state officers formed an
organization not long ago to Be
known Is the state Employer associa-
During the moath Of October there
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

Susan r.. Anthony was a woman Of
simple taste In dress. but her close
friends knew OF enc pretty feminine
vanity that she always held to. She
hid weakness for silk stockings. Be
ny pressed on one occasion for an ex-
pinnation OF what most women at one
tlme regarded as an unnecessary ex-
travagance. she laughingly exclaimed
rob. just love 'em! They are an In
piration. II have my silk stockings
e0 when I rise to make an address
Rel just a. II I am walking among
~ ciouds. They help me to soar
away on lights Of eloQuencs. I
wouldn't BE- without Them"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
The Complete aookksepsr

Mrs. Knicker- How do you make
your books balance? Mrs. Booker
That's easy. always spend the exact
sum ] receive right away.-New York
Sun
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
Lost Opportunitv.

Wifey-l remember the night you
proposed to mel bent my head and
said nothing. Hub (comfortingly)-i
know it worries you, dear; but never
mind you've made up for II since
Exchange.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23
For Him TO SAY.

"Do you think | can stand an opera.
ton, doctor:'
"You know your financial condition
better than | o,"-Exchange
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

Anger Is a stone cast into a wasps
nest. Malahar Proverb.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-12-23

we're s,71z,7ss passengers on the street
railways OF Stockholm.
The Swedes residing at Duisburg,
Westphalen, have organized hunting
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
eS 1S1

$5 100.
HOME WEST OF 18TH ST.. SOUTH OF s.
A great SACRIFICE Of Groom home; tiled
bath; hot-water heat; every modern conven-
fence; hardwood trim Throughout; large, light
concrete cellar: in very good repair; owner
must sell quickly. and has reduced the price
$1,000. Go see 1t today.
SHANNON 4 LUCHS. T13 14Th ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
$3.1G

2150.
DESIRABLE NORTHEAST HOME.
This is the greatest bargain in the northeast:
brick house of rooms and bath; furnace
heat; concrete cellar; large front and back
yards well located in a good neighborhood
SHANNON & IUCHS. 71a 14rH ST. NV.