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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-09-24
America Has No "Pennles.s

NV
Since the issue of the Lincoln one.
cent piece the treasury has taken %.
casion to remind the public that there
IL no such coin, properly, as q penny"
of United States mintage. IT'S true,
there is not, but the people give such
names a. they choose to things Of
common use, and penny they have
decided to call It; even the bankers
who handle most "cents." never are
20 precise as to say that word in refer.
ring to the coin itself.
There Is no such thing a. q nick.
el." either. known to authority, but
the language has minted them and put
them into general circulation. Con-
versely the "eagle' 10 q good and, it
would seem. . more convenient name
for the SO gold piece. but the PEG.
pie have chosen rather to speak Of 70
by it's full descriptive title. Perhaps
II the s. piece had been named eagle"
of1cially it would have been called 20.
The British sovereign Ii denominated
a. such in popular speech-when not
called a "quid"-and to the French
2o-franc coin the name Of louis clings
in q republican age.
But penny" is the word of centur
ies Of English speech for the copper
or bronze token Of value. and now d.
scribes the one-hundredth part Of .
dollar more convincingly than the Lat
in word cent"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-09-24
Good Soldier Gets Reward.

A soldier at Aldershot, not having
had much time In which to dress for
parade, contented himself by only
cleaning the front Of his boots. One
OF his chums, noticing this, said:
why don't you clean the back Of
your boots. Benz"
"A good soldier never looks b.
hind" be replied.
Az q result Of his carelessness the
adjutant awarded Ben three extra pa
rades.
A few days afterward his chum
again remarked:
Il thought . good solder never
looked behind. Benz"
mo-" said Ben, "but the adtutans
did"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-09-24
rhe Cruel elackmallsr.

"Blackmail." said H. <. AdaiI. -
western detective. III carried oAA10
business BY more people II Buea0o4
than IN MI the other cities g ~
world put together.
.Only last week. . Budape4 So
foree wrote me about Q blackma4 60
where . man had hvsd samD4aounlp
Tor many years - the a~cCloonAaX
acquired knowledge tAa4 : h.
lady had = wooden -
oo ~ 90 ysu caNG
No who - ~ best ~
etancs al1eNooooo weu.
angels eo414 ~ - 100
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-09-24

1 1 AOu40S W. A0 6Ou. DIX HuO
large movements appealed to him with
irresistible force and he was more sue.
:essful in his attitude towards things
IS a whole than in minor details.
His profound and instructive devo.
lion to spiritual things was shown in
his 1907 Thanksgiving proclamation
in which he said: In the great civic
awakening. in the regeneration Of the
public conscience, we have reason
Tor belief that in the day that is dawn.
ing there will be less worship OF self,
less love Of power, less lust of gold.
md that we return to honesty and
only good will lead and we will 60
inevitably to the walk Of virtue, the
way Of happiness, the path Of glory"
Johnson's family life was another
hing that endeared him to the peo-
pie. He was married in 1894 at st.
Peter to Gilmore Preston and their
homo life has been as nearly ideal as
hat of . public man could be. Mrs.
Johnson was his most devoted com
,anion. advisor and friend and his id.
niration for her has been such that
40 has not hesitated to publicly ex.
press himself on all occasions on the
lubject.
During the past summer while
making . c~hautauQua address IN 4
western city no chose to take sides II
lavor Of female suffrage. basing his
spinion on the fact that 10 believed
hat the one woman he knew best.
80 - M%@&
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-09-24

SO clean that there were nc grave
abuses to stir the blood Of good cit.
izenship. Practically the entire state
was involved In the a%nti-railway az.
itation. and the trespass of the lumber
matters were not factional as both
platforms agreed upon them. For this
reason. johnson made his campaign
with johnson and not party. al his
issue. He simply promised to be hon
est and sincere II they should give him
the election and gained a reputation
among the republican leaders Of being
absolutely square and q man who
would not resort to tricks.
When the votes we're counted the
wisdom of his campaign was demon.
strated. Roosevelt carried the state by
21e.651 to 55.1S7 for Parker. Governor
Johnson a the same ticket with Park
er pulled through by q plurality Of T.
862. It was the most extraordinary
personal triumph In American political
history and projected HIM at once be.
fore the nation ~ . presidential DOS.
sibility.
Begins Administration Wisely.
The new governor began ct once BY
making high grade and non-partisan
appointments. his idea being to gel
the best men In al departments, and
he has carried out this policy durina
his three terms. thereby gaining the
confidence of the public. The nrst biz
fight was the state university row ID
which the attitude Of Governor John,
son was h donbt from the frst. until
Anally - summoued President NORTH
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

ands the bridegroom arose and invited his
bride to drink, in response to which she also
arose. returning the compliment Two goblets
OF wine were now brought in, from which
poth bridegroom and bride drank alternately,
pouring the remainder on the floor.
This last ceremony made them husband and
wife.
After while the newly made wife joins
the women while her husband invites the
men to another apartment where he enter
tains them. In China it would be just as
preposterous for a bride to wear white as it
would be in other countries were she to ap-
pear in black at the altar.
wife who deserts her husband is sem
fenced to be fogged. and may be regarded as
a slave of her husband; but if she mar
ries the man with whom she elopes her for
mer husband can have her strangled.
Grounds for divorce include a violent temper,
a vicious tongue. disobedience or theft. AL
though divorce is authorized by law. it is rare
ly appealed to by the better class. Chinese hus-
bands are extremely watchfu that the wife
is not allowed to speak to any man, not even
to a near relative. except in the presence of
her husband.
The different branches of a family usually
keep house together under the same roof for
reasons of economy. For poor persons who
live entirely vegetables. this joint house
keeping means great saving.
The lot of the peasant women is indeed
keeping them in constant subjection. When
a husband thinks he has reason to be dis
pleased with his wife there has been a
quarrel he compels her to stand before his
chair at meals and wait on him. Besides
this. she is made to eat with the servants.
The older women always live together
with the young ones. in order to nip in the
bud any show of temper, and implicit obe-
dience is demanded. In every house set
of rules for moral guidance is hung up in
the common hall. where the male members
of the family assemble from time to time
characteristic trait of the Chinese is
their clannishness and family reunions are
encouraged by periodical visits to the graves
OF their ancestors. A genealogical tablet is
found in every house. and in conversation
frequent reference is made to the deeds of
the departed
To work for their parents is the duty OF
the children, and II any Of their brothers
or sisters should be In trouble they must go
to their assistance. There is no written law
to this effect, but nonfulfllment OF this
sacred flial duty would entail such lasting
disgrace upon the offender that no one would
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

This. at least, is the custom in well-to-do
families
When the wedding day arrives the bride
is handed into a sedan cheir which Is mag
nifcently adorned with garlands and artl-
fetal flowers. This is followed by the serv-
ants bearing her belongings. which consist
of clothing. ornaments and Jewels Some OF
the servants carry lighted torches, though the
hour may be high noon.
The sedan is preceded by band Of musi-
clans, followed by the relatives and guests.
The nearest relative of the bridegroom holds
in his hand the key of the sedan which Is
locked, the windows being grated.
When the bridal party reaches the house
II is met at the door by the bridegroom,
who, upon receiving from his relative the key.
unlocks the door of the sedan, and now for
the first time beholds the bride chosen for him.
1t is not difficult to picture to ones self
the eager expectation with which the young
man opens the door of the stage that holds
her with whom he Is destined to live the rest
of his life, and once In a while 1t happens
that he is disappointed at the sight Of
the woman chosen for him that he slams
the door of the sedan and sends back the
undesirable bride to her parents. Such cases
are rare, however, as the bridegroom forfeits
the money paid to the parents and the pres
ents bestowed upon the girl.
When the bride-to-be alights her future lord
takes her by the hand and leads her into the
hall.
In the hall at one wedding special table
was reserved for the bridal couple, the guests
being seated ut small tables the men in one
room and the women in another.
Before taking their seats the young couple
bowed four times profoundly to On imaginary
spirit. Tien. supposed to preside over heaven.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
SA CHINESE LAA\ - lie M01Ak GzAcsS

sell. funeral procession is always preceded
by large number of persons bearing little
pasteboard figures representing slaves, cames
and horses The departed is supposed to meet
spirits who have the power of imbuing these
figures with life, so that they may both serve
and entertain him. Then follow the daughters,
the wife and the other relatives, all in sedan
chairs. These women fill the air with hows
and lamentations, that If they cannot be
seen they certainly make themselves heard
When a mandarin of high rank celebrates
his birthday the members Of the Chinese 400
assemble in sections and repair to the officials
residence, where they line up in the hall. Then
one of them, presenting glass of cordial to
the mandarin, says:
Behold the wine; may it bring the joy!"
Another presents him with candies, saying:
I'VE bring the sugar of long life!" and then
the rest follow suit The offerings consist
for the most part of candles and such things
When one mandarin meets another of high
rank he at once stops his sedan and salutes
his colleague with profound bows.
When two of equal rank meet they salute
each other in their sedans by crossing their
hands upon the chest and bowling. which they
continue as long as they can see each other.
At the large dinners Of state given from
time to time by high officials small tables
for each guest set in the hall.
The Chinese may be great epicures but
1t would take American stomach hun
relish such things as silkworms, the larvae
of the sphinx moth, earth worms and jelly
fish.
Another delicacy much priced by the Chi
nese is a species of giant spider
They care very little for milk. cheese and
butter; neither do they eat much beef. veal
or lamb.
Toward the close Of the banquet our host
led the way into the garden. In the mean
time the servants cleared the tables and car
ried water. for on our return to the hall there
n general washing Of hands, one of the
servants holding the bowl, while another
poured the water. This ceremony performed,
we sat down to enjoy really delicious fruit,
winding up with tea and cigars.
But there was still another surprise in store.
At the end Of the feast the servants went
around among the guests taking up a collec-
tion for the benefit Of their master in order
to defray the costs Of the banquet. Other
countries. other ways!
And yet the Chinese think their habits and
customs 80 perfect that they look down on all
foreigners as being far behind in civilization.
At least this was the case until Just few
years ago
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

home entirely upon the water. many Of them
being fishermen. The latter clad merely
in cocoanut leaves, one of these tied on the
back. thus serving as an umbrella. without
hindering them In their work. The fashion
OF carrying fans SO universal throughout Chi
ma. has been adopted by other countries.
Dress to some extent is regulated by law.
certain colors designating the rank or social
station of the wearer. Thus the right to wear
yellow belongs exclusively to the emperor
and princes, and certain mandarins are the
only persons entitled to wear garments of red
satin, but only on certain occasions.
White is the color OF mourning. and cannot
be too much soiled In order to show how in
different the mourner is to personal appear
ance and that all his thoughts and feelings
are centered in his grief for the departed.
The colors worn by the populace are blue
and black
The Chinese show great respect and defer
ence for the aged, and are as rule OF hui
name and gentle disposition. The merchant
ia thoroughly honorable In his dealings, and,
above all. invariably keeps his word The
honesty of the Chinese laundresses Is beyond
question; everything is returned without ex-
ception, even neatly mended
The so-called washer girls live In little
boats, called "sampans," that usually house
several families; men, women. children and
household utensils all being crowded together
in small space, and one often sees the fat
father smoking and loafing in comfort while
his wife propels all alone the heavy craft
with q single paddle. sometimes with q baby
strapped on her back.
Courtship and marriage ceremonies differ
essentially from ours. In the first place the
young people have nothing at all to do with
settling everything. Contrary to European
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Special Round Trip Horeseekers'
Rates to New Mexico and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. during the entire year.
the Colorado & Southern Railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to great many points in New Mexico
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Final limit twenty-five
days, allowing liberal stop-over privil-
eyes. For detailed information, rates,
ETC., call on the Colorado & Southern
agent, or address T. f. Fisher, General
Passenger Agent, Denver. Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

and American customs, the
parents of the girl are not
expected to give her mar
riage portion. but the pros
pective bridegroom is re-
quired to pay to them a
stipulated sum, which is
then expended in purchas-
ing the brides wardrobe,
etc. All the preliminaries
concluded. the marriage
ceremonies may proceed.
First of all the relatives
and friends send congratu-
lations in the shape of
presents and cards, at the
same time inquiring after
the names of the prospec-
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

tive bride and
b r / d e
groom. This
is, of course, a
mere formal
ity, as they
have usually
known them
for a long
time.
After this
the relatives
d | S C u S s the
date of the
wedding, and,
being very su-
p e r S t l
tious. they con-
suit the alma
nae so that a
lucky day may
be chosen. In
the meantime
the young man
o C c a S | o n
ally bestows
costly pres
ents upon his
future wife.
whom he has
never seen.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Grain.

Wheat. choice milling per 100 lbs.
t2.2o. Rye. Colorado. bulk. per 100 lbs,
s1.4o. Oats. bulk. Idaho No .. white,
s21o: same in sacks. s22O: Nebraska
oats. sacked. s2.1O. Corn in bulk s145;
in sacks. s1.52: corn chop. sacked. s1.53.
Bran, Colorado, per 100 lbs. $3.50.
Rolled oats. cwt.. s1.7S. Flaked barley.
cwt.. s1.5S.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker
Of the House OF representatives" Uncle
Joe" himself. will discuss In the June
Century "The Position OF the Speaker
-Is He an Autocrat or q Servant"
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Hay,

Upland, per ton. s17.oo@1s.oo; second
bottom. $3.50 q IA so; timothy. $1,000
1900; alfalfa. s14000D15.00: straw.
S700@S,00; South Park wire grass.
10000 2l.00.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

When they finally
sat down they each
had to pour a glass
of wine on the floor
before they were al
lowed to eat. \
plate of food was al
so set aside for their
gods.
AS soon as they
had tasted the vi
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Butter.

ElEln 20
Creameries. ex Colo. H. ....26 M27
Creameries. ex. East. Id. ....26 @27
Creameries. I'd grade. Id. .. ~
Process and renovated. lb. ..21 Qs3
Backing stock ............ Is
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
EUna
The Speaker a Servant.

Eggs. case count. case. $6.f0.
Eggs, candled. case. $3.50.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

dare to evade it. Funeral solemnities
in China are worthy of observation.
When person of rank dies the
body is embalmed and enveloped in
costly robes, after which it is placed
in a costly coffin, in which it lies in
state on a catalfque, surrounded
with lighted torches and a profusion
of beautiful flowers.
Here the women, relatives and
friends PROSTATE themselves, touch
ing the ground with their foreheads.
while the air is filled with clouds
of incense.
The Chinese make provision for
their collins during lifetime, even
the poorest finding ways and means
to prepare for their last resting
place, for a Chinese coffin is very
costly and a magnificent affair, as
anyone who has ever seen funeral
will know.
In order to show his filial respect
a son will often keep the embalmed
body of his father in the house for
two or three years. The father ex-
ercises authority over all the son
possesses, including his children,
whom, if they offend him, he may
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Dressed Poultry.
Live Poultry.

hens Is
Roosters Ob
LuchS :, .,'.'''''''' ''''....... 10
Geese, 10. ............... IL
Turkeys, lb. ............... 81
RFSsF: SSs ass 10 e Il fs.
springs ~
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

mlliar braid OF hair grown on the crown OF
the head dates back to the time when the
Tartars compelled the Chinese to shave the
rest of their heads.
While obesity is considered mark of beau
ty in man, it is looked upon as great de-
feet in women, who strive by every means in
their power to preserve their slenderness of
figure. Men of high rank and scholars cult
vate enormously long finger nails. to show
that they are not engaged in manual labor.
Chinese women of rank seldom
by foreigners. At home they amuse them
selves by adorning their hair with artificial
flowers and gold and silver chaplets. well
chains. Their hair is either confined in
net or allowed to hang loose.
large percentage of Chinese make their
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

Clipped sheep and lambs soc to $1.00
per cwt. less than wooled stun.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

W. LEDIE Vi IueuOHe llIo
II of the denizens of the
~ Chinese empire is very
meager The author met
EGVyDv young man, men,
vS2 ber of the highest aristocra-
cy, who had spent some
time in Europe and America, studying
these countries with the intention of
using the knowledge thus gained in bet
tering the condition of his countrymen.
long voyage afforded many oppor-
tunities for intimate intercourse with
this young man, who was certainly
most amiable Chinaman AS he had
learned to appreciate the progress in for
eign countries, he returned home with
good idea concerning the defects of the
great empire.
Before continuing the journey to
Shanghai we concluded to stop at Hong
gong, where he had relatives. Nothing
could be more charming than the man.
ner OF reception by these amiable, and,
TO me, highly interesting persons.
In MS home was found the long wished
Tor opportunity to make personal study
OF lie in Chinese families, as well as the
customs and habits of the general pub
hc. Ihus the author was indebted to
accident for affording to me this most
welcome opportunity of gaining insight
into the life of this highly interesting
people.
The Chinese conception of beauty is
certainly peculiar in many ways. The
young men pull out the hairs of their
growing boards by the roots, but when
they reach the mature age of 40 they
permit their hirsute ornament to grow
quite long. as this is supposed to give
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-22
"lES; IT WAS THE STREET STRIKE JUDGE
BARTELMY JERRY

me take possession" His voice was
tinged with pride. He stepped to the
door. Come in. mother" he called
gayly. Mrs. Nolan, a tall. we'll pro-
portioned brunette. attired in the cost
liest of imported garments. entered
the managing editors office with Il
pronounced flourish. followed by the
two Nolan children. Sylvester and
Phyllis-the son about twenty-five
years old and the daughter probably
a year or two younger. ''Oh. mercy.
them stairs!' exclaimed the mother.
endeavoring to catch her breath. No
Ian presented his wife and son to Nc
Henry. Mrs. Nolan called to Phyllis
to draw near. This is my daughter.
Phyllis.' she said. ''She went to Bryn
Mawr." Phyllis and the managing ed
itor exchanged greetings. my son.
Sylvester" went on the mother proud
~. "went to Harvard"
"Oh. you're Harvard man, spoke
McHenry to Sylvester. What class:"
The son, logged in the latest fresh
man effects in the line of sporty
clothes and drawing on an unlighted
cigarette, replied. 1900, 1910. 1911"
Mrs. Nolan pointed at a pile of pa-
pers lying on small desk. Il don't
see how you ever get time to read 'em
ALL" she addressed McHenry.
"Oh. I read fifty or sixty day.
We've got to know what the other fel-
! lows are doing.'
"That's just like me-" she responded
smoothly. Il always like to know
what everybody else is doing, too," she
! went on. Il think what journalism
needs is soft feminine. refining influ-
ence. 1t seems you don't publish any.
thing now but crime, divorces and peo-
pies troubles" She laughed.
"Oh, you wouldn't want to read ev-
cry day that Mr.. and Mrs. James
Jones were living happily together.
You're only interested when they're
unhappy"
''Still I'd like to read once in awhile
that somebody else was happy, at least
for little while"
It was McHenry's turn to laugh.
"Would you like to look over the
plant. Mrs. Nolan?" he asked.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-22
CHAPTER ".

T~ HE declaration Of the new
owner Of the Advance that
ESzSSI he was no less parsonage
v.y than the blacklist victim OF
years back created the sensation that
would a cannon shot in the dreamy
aolitude Of the sylvan dells OF Avcady.
Dupuy fell back as though struck by
violent blow. And. indeed. he and his
interests would have every reason to
believe. he now knew full well. that
they had in all truth Il new enemy to
combat. an enemy that would cost
them dearly if he were to be van
Quished
"You-you are Jerry Dolan, and you
own the Advance.' the lawyer cried
chokingly. "What are we coming to
next:" he finally managed to say after
desperate effort to calm, himself.
Jerry Nolan. for none other than the
old time strike leader it was. enriched
by his mining operations in the rock
ribbed Nevada hills. thrilled with the
realization that he was now in 4 posi-
ton to strike terror into the hei; rtE;
and souls of those who had attempted
to Gestro,' him and his loved ones. He
knew that he had in his power the
men who had almost succeeded in their
designs against him twelve years be-
FORE
McIIenry. ut first even more puzzled
than Dupuy and who was bending FOR
ward. With IN expression OF tleencst
interest ard concern implanted on his;
features. began to understand the sit
uation more clearly when he heard his,